David Raboud

RABOUD, David Guy On October 25, 2004, Mr. David Guy Raboud of Edmonton passed away unexpectedly at the age of 45 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan Taylor; one daughter and one son, Laura and Alex, all of Edmonton; his mother, Helen Raboud (Allan Engelman) of St. Albert; one brother and three sisters, Paul (Janet) of Toronto, Connie (Steve) Allen of Victoria, Madeleine Leger (Dwight York) of Fort McMurray and Michele Samuel of Edmonton; nephews, Peter and Mark Raboud of Toronto and niece, Kirsten Leger of Edmonton. Predeceased by his father, Guy. was a friend, a husband, a father, a son, an uncle and a brother. He was the heart of his family. Dave's life was an example of the power of kindness and commitment to others. Dave was connected to the lives of hundreds and hundreds of people. As a teacher at Eastglen High School for twenty-four years, he worked with young people as a teacher and coach (football and water polo). He was a fund-raiser, set builder, and board member in the local arts community. Dave was a dedicated student and teacher of Karate and Kobujutsu. For over twenty years, he played with the Edmonton flag football league. His sudden and unexpected passing leaves us all with an enormous gap in our lives and with a hope to live with the love and spirit he exemplified. Service Saturday, October 30 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Albert Roman Catholic Church, 7 St. Vital Avenue, St. Albert. Reverend John McNeil officiating with inurnment at 2:00 p.m. in Holy Cross Mausoleum. Cremation has taken place in the Park Memorial Crematorium. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Alberta and N.W.T., 10985 - 124 Street, Edmonton, AB T5M 9Z9. To send condolences, visit www.parkmemorial.com Park Memorial Edmonton 426-0050 Family Owned Funeral Home, Crematorium, Reception Centre