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David SELBY Obituary
1925 - 2016
Peacefully at Sainte-Anne's Hospital on November 24, 2016 at the age of ninety-one years. Predeceased by the bride of his youth, our mother, his cherished and beloved Lauretta (nee Coleman). Also predeceased by his dearly loved wife Heidi (nee Schmidt) with whom he enjoyed happy senior years. The much loved father of daughter Cheryl (widow of Ken Garrett, wife of Barry Leduc), Montreal; son Robert and daughter-in-law Judy, Toronto; daughter Elizabeth and her husband Richard Campeau, Golden, BC. Born in Toronto to lovingly devoted and proud parents, the late Francis and Emma (nee Carr) Selby. Loving and loved brother of the late Paul Selby (wife Anita). The family moved from Toronto to Montreal in David's early teen years. Montreal was his "much loved" city ever since that time. David and Lauretta, children and grandchildren were blessed to have enjoyed sharing family years with Paul and Anita and their family and also with the Coleman family. Proud and much loved grandfather of Heather Selby (Elliot Barlow), Adrienne (Jeff) Vandahl, Patricia Garrett (Kris White), Hannah Garrett, Evangeline Campeau and Owen Campeau. Blessed and much loved great-grandfather of Malcolm and Jake Vandahl. Loved by his dear nieces and nephews. David was proud to serve in the Canadian Army and Royal Canadian Engineers as a commissioned officer. He was a professor in the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University for over thirty-five years and a consulting civil engineer. Recipient of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal presented by his Excellency, Governor General David Johnston. David sought to serve others through his work with The Gideons, Welcome Hall Mission and several other Christian organizations. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed. The family would like to thank all at Residence Place St. Moritz and Sainte-Anne's Hospital for their attentive care and friendship. Reunited with loved ones gone before, awaiting The Resurrection. Visitation will take place at Collins Clarke MacGillivray White Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service at Bethel Baptist Church (3060 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 1P8) on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 2 p.m. Interment at Hillcrest Cemetery in Smiths Falls, ON the next day at 2 p.m. A reception will be held after the burial at Lannins Funeral Home (32 Main St. E., Smiths Falls, ON). A suggestion for donations: the Welcome Hall Mission (Montreal, QC) and Gideon's International in Canada.
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Brian Samuels
September 17, 2017
Prof Shelby was the best professor I had at McGill. I remained in touch with him for years after I left in 1978. He was generous with his advice, and was both a wise and caring human being
John Plumadore
December 21, 2016
One of my best friends, is Professor Selby's son, The Rev. Robert (Rob) Selby. I feel like I knew Prof. Selby through his son Rob. Also very dedicated to his flock, very funny and tells great stories.
Vincent Hilaire
December 20, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family. I was an Electrical Engineering major ('78), but I took his Surveying class as an elective, along with a great bunch of Architecture students. He was a great teacher, and I always enjoyed his jokes, especially the "dumbie Architect" ones; they were always in good taste.
Simon
December 19, 2016
My condolences.
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Cheryl
December 11, 2016
Thank-you for taking the time to send such warm comments. Thank-you to whomever put this picture of Dad up, it has always been one of my favourites.
Jean Lacoursière
December 10, 2016
Professor Selby was my favorite teacher at McGill, the courses with him were so pleasant they were more recreation than courses. He has inspired me every day in my structural engineer career. I always tried to stick to what he was calling a dirty shirt engineer, just like he was, he certainly was my mentor. I still quote him very often while helping young engineers I train. I consider myself very lucky to have been in his classes, that man was really one of a kind.
Mr Selby I will cherish you forever.
And to the family, my sincere sympathies.
Stephen & Karen Frank
December 5, 2016
We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of your father. He was a great blessing to many people, using the many gifts that the Lord gave him.
We pray that the Lord will comfort you as you mourn his passing, but we rejoice that he is in heaven, praising God for His love and grace.
Allan Roye
December 4, 2016
I found Professor Selby to be down to earth, kind, generous, and a great mentor. I believe he wanted his students to be good at engineering and be upstanding human beings. And he modeled the behaviour beautifully. Rest in Peace, Professor, and thanks for the great memories.
Ralph Leavitt
December 2, 2016
I so enjoyed the time that David, Heidi, and I had together when I was Rector of St. George's in Montreal. Rest eternal grant unto him O Lord, and let light perpetual shine upon him.
Ralph Leavitt
December 1, 2016
My sincerest condolences to the many generations of family and friends of Professor Selby.
Prof. Selby was well-known as a passionate, engaging & well-liked teacher.
Particularly notable were Surveying and Survey camp (in the rain, around the Residence Halls).
Thank you, Prof. Selby, for all you did.
John Ting Civil Eng Class '75
Former Dean of Engineering
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Prof. Selby from McGill University 1975 Civil Engineering collage.
John Ting
December 1, 2016
Tina Serafin
November 30, 2016
Put those pencils and listen he would say. Professor Selby was one of the few professor that marked me in engineering school. He taught because he had a passion to teach. He taught surveying because he believed that it would enable us to find summer jobs. Always thinking of the students We all have very fond memories of him.
My heartfelt condolences
Gabriela Simonka
November 30, 2016
My sincere condolences to the family of Professor Selby. I have fond memories of his Surveying and Structures classes during my studies at McGill. May he rest in peace.
Rosalie Lam
November 30, 2016
My sincere condolences. I fondly remember Professor Shelby, his absorbing lectures and his caring detail instructions. Architecture, Class '73.
Ralph Neumann
November 30, 2016
Dear Professor Selby and Family,
My sincere condolences...very sad to hear of the passing of Mr. Selby. Some teach because they have to - and have better things to do. Some teach and have a passion for their subject. Professor Selby has a passion for his subjects, has a flair for teaching, and moreover has a great concern for his students. 'Drop your pencils and listen!' We remember how well he treats us. He multiplies himself out many a time, as we remember and treat others in a similar and attentive way. He taught us in Survey School and in Civil Engineering in U1 Architecture, McGill, 1974-75. Five years later, 1980, I seek his advice for a ski sled and am surprised that he remembers me. 'Some people you don't forget', he said. We never did, either. Thank you, Professor Selby. Safe journey home.
Stephen for the Gideons in
November 29, 2016
The Gideons of Montreal are saddened to hear of the passing of our hero and champion, David Selby.
He was a leader in our midst and his guidance will direct our paths for years to come.
LCol Don Chipman (Ret'd)
November 29, 2016
The Canadian Military Engineers extend to you and your family our deepest sympathies in your time of sorrow.
Brigadier-General Steve M. Irwin, CD (Retired)
Colonel Commandant of the Canadian Military Engineers
https://cmea-agmc.ca/cme-family-last-post
November 29, 2016
My sincere condolences. I remember our neighbors and neighborhood fondly.
Frances Black
Diane Carter
November 29, 2016
Sincere condolences; many happy memories on Depatie Street.
Diane Dannacker Carter
November 29, 2016
Dear Cheryl,Robert,Elizabeth and yours,
With much love and remembrance of dear Uncle David. What a legacy our parents gave to us. I will be forever grateful,
Be Blessed,
Marilyn, Rick and family
November 29, 2016
RIP... Prof Selby
you were a great teacher & friend... and, partner.
I'll miss your stories.
sam
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