Condolence From: Lisa Leone-Arsenault
Condolence: I was saddened and shocked to learn about Dave’s passing. He was always kind, always cheerful, always optimistic and the world is a little dimmer without him in it. My condolences to Dave’s family. He left far, far too soon.
Thursday May 13, 2021
Condolence From: Susan Pickering
Condolence: It has been many years since I worked with Dave on some of the early First Nation initiatives as a representative of the forest industry. He was thoughtful and full of confidence for change and improvements... I am saddened that yet another of the "good ones" is gone too soon.
Friday January 11, 2019
Condolence From: Peter Davis
Condolence: Very saddened to hear of Dave's untimely passing. He always seemed to be giving of himself to the broader community in many ways - quietly helping in the background with Terry Fox Run, Winter Olympic Torch Relay, and many others - but his genuine hearty resounding laughter equalled no other. He was so humbled, yet proud & privileged to have been given an Eagle Feather in honour of his trust & strong Indigenous relationships he forged. He was a strong contributing voice in the MNRF NER Planning Unit, and had a massive capacity to listen, and then contribute. He is missed.
Wednesday January 09, 2019
Condolence From: Bill Thornton
Condolence: Dave was a good friend and colleague to many of us who worked with the Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry and Ministry of Northern Development & Mines. I knew him from my time working in Timmins where, among other things, we played together on a softball team. He was a gregarious, sports-loving guy who very much enjoyed his work with Indigenous communities in northern Ontario. He will be remembered and missed by many in the Ontario Public Service. Deepest condolences to his family.
Bill Thornton, Deputy Minister
Sunday January 06, 2019
Condolence From: Chris White
Condolence: My condolences to Christine and her children. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Saturday January 05, 2019
Condolence From: Benjamin Aubé
Condolence: The world and the North lost a very good man, my sincere condolences to David's family and friends. This was a tough one.
Friday January 04, 2019
Condolence From: Lawrence Legasy
Condolence: I was saddened to hear the news of Dave's passing. I worked on fire crews with, and was a softball team-mate of Dave for a number of years and decades on he stands out as one of the most intelligent, well-read people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Interesting and enlightening conversation on a wide variety of subjects was a given when Dave was present. His quick wit, unique infectious laugh and wicked glove hand at third base are seared into memory.
Condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.
Friday January 04, 2019
Condolence From: Ellen Sinclair
Condolence: I’m so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was such a pleasure to work with, inspired those around him to be better. I appreciated his warmth and humour. Christine, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ellen
Friday January 04, 2019
Condolence From: Christine Seguin (MENDM)
Condolence: Thinking of you Christine, your children and your family at this sad time. May love, fond and cherished memories of your husband remains in your hearts, help bring you peace and comfort through all the days ahead and with you always. May you find consolation in the thought that I'm thinking of you today with deepest sympathy. Christine Séguin
Friday January 04, 2019
Condolence From: Mary-Pat Mathers
Condolence: It’s been awhile, but it was such a pleasure to have worked with Dave. He brought creativity, levity, humility, integrity, and always a new way of looking at things. He would draw on the most obscure references and resources to make a presentation … and he would always get us laughing. Such a loss. My condolences to those that were lucky enough to be close with such a good person.
Friday January 04, 2019
