David WILSON

David WILSON

David WILSON Obituary

Published by Ottawa Citizen on Oct. 22, 2016.
WILSON, David Rainsford
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19 at the Heart Institute at the age of 83, surrounded by family. The beloved husband of Mary (nee Bagnall); loved father of Harold, Michael, Chris and Mark; father-in- law to Shirley and Rose; grandfather to Amber, Katharine, Meghan and Emily. He will be greatly missed by all. David was the former Assistant Head Master at Ridley College of St. Catharines and former Director of Academics at Ashbury College of Ottawa. He volunteered at Trinity Anglican Church and Riverside Hospital for many years. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 24 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 Bank Street, Ottawa with a reception in the church hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Riverside Hospital Ottawa or Trinity Anglican Church.


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November 1, 2016

Jane and Jack Rose posted to the memorial.

October 31, 2016

Charles Hill posted to the memorial.

October 24, 2016

Tracey Crosbie posted to the memorial.

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Jane and Jack Rose

November 1, 2016

Jane and I offer our sincere condolences to Mary and her sons. David was a true Christian gentleman who had the respect of all who met him. Ridley would not have had the success it achieved had it not been for his dedication and loyalty. We remember him fondly and with admiration. May he rest in peace and rise with Christ in glory.

Charles Hill

October 31, 2016

I remember a great teacher that gave me a love of science.

Tracey Crosbie

October 24, 2016

I am so sad to hear about David's passing. I have so fond memories of him when I was dating Mark. My thoughts and prayers go out to Mrs. Wilson and to the rest of the family and especially Mark.

October 24, 2016

Dear dear Mary, it is with deep sadness that I hold you in my thoughts and prayers, for you and your family, for your precious David. Very sincerely, from Ruth Rathwell (Trinity)

October 23, 2016

So Sorry Mary to hear of David's passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Laura Jabbour
Riverside Hospital Volunteer

October 23, 2016

My heart is with you and your family. David was the kindest of men. Take good care, Mary Boatman

Beulah Rumbolt

October 22, 2016

Mary, I am so saddened to hear of Davids passing...you are in my thought always and I pray for god to give you strength during this very difficult time for you and your family. God Bless

October 22, 2016

We will so miss David - the adopted "grandfather" to Allysia and Alexis. He was such a kind, honest man.
- Laura Eggertson

Bonnie Lacroix

October 22, 2016

Mary,
We are all saddened to hear of David's passing.
We were looking forward to having you both with us while he recovered from his surgery.
Please accept our condolences from all of us at Windsor Park retirement community.

Gail McQuaid

October 22, 2016

Dearest Mary - so sorry to hear about David. He was a lovely, kind and considerate person and we will all miss his smiling face in our neighbourhood. Love Gail

Sue and Mac Johnston

October 22, 2016

Mary you are in our thoughts at this sad time.

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