David Allan Dodd

Aged 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of August 9, 2021, at Eatonville Care Centre in Toronto. David was born October 1, 1935 in Toronto to James Godfrey Dodd and Dorothy Violet Dodd (nee King). He grew up in the Kingsway attending Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School and De La Salle College. His youth included much time spent with his childhood and lifelong friends Jack Melady, Gene Scanlon, (cousin) Bob MacPhie and Richard Downey and was filled with sports playing football (middle linebacker), basketball (guard) and hockey (right wing) for De La Salle and baseball (shortstop) in the CYO. David graduated from Queen's University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering. While at Queen's, he met his beloved Diane (nee Hodgston). They were married in 1960 and celebrated their Diamond Anniversary in 2020. David is survived by his wife Diane and his loving children Mary (Dan), Mike (Ju-Li), Brian (Dana) and Theresa (Caleb) and granddaughters Claire, Leigh, Diane, Cara, Maeve and Ailish. David loved his children and grandchildren and took immense satisfaction in their many accomplishments. David's working life included stints with the Canadian Pacific Railway in Sudbury, the Industrial Development Bank in Windsor, as town planner for the City of Lethbridge and, for many years, as a civil servant in Ottawa with the Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce where he rose to the position of Director, Crown Projects. He was proud to work for the Government of Canada and enjoyed deep friendships with many of his co-workers there. David retired in 1985 at the age of 50 embarking upon the retirement by which perhaps all other retirements will one day be measured. David had a deep interest in history, the sciences and politics and a willingness to debate 'any and all' on these and potentially other topics. He will be remembered as an aggressive driver of Cadillacs as well for his many successful construction projects including decks, awnings, rec rooms and retaining walls. David founded the Kanata Baseball Association in the early 1970s and coached many youth baseball teams in Kanata. He was devoted to his hometown Maple Leafs, Blue Jays and Argos and suffered many years of deep disappointment following them, lightened with only brief moments of success. David will be cremated, and his life celebrated with a private family ceremony. In lieu of flowers or donations, please grab a tumbler of Canadian Club (one ice cube, no water) and sit down with a good history book. Condolences and memories may be emailed to TributesDADodd@gmail.com