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DAVID POPKIN Obituary
1940 - 2014
Early in the morning of Tuesday, January 7, 2014 Dr. David Popkin passed away at his residence in Saskatoon. He led an inspirational life and will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to have had him in their lives, most especially his loving wife of over 49 years, Linda, and his children, Michael Popkin, Erica Hoffart, Amanda Popkin and Peter Popkin, together with their partners and his grandchildren, present and future. He will live on in our hearts and in the spirit with which he taught us to live our lives.
Rest in peace Dad.
"Funeral Services will take place on Monday, February 17th 2014 at 10:30 am at St. John's Anglican Cathedral in Saskatoon. A full obituary will be carried in a future edition." In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made to the Prairie Hospice Society Inc. (716 Queen St. Saskatoon, SK S7K 0M9) would be appreciated by the family. Condolences may be sent [email protected]. Arrangements have been entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home. 244-5577
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janet jenkins
August 27, 2022
I was a student at MCGill when I meet him we all adored I was his patent briefly . amazing Dr and so missed when he left montreal to hos wife linda their children grandchildren my deep sympathies I only just found out he had passed away RIP Dr Popkin
July 20, 2014
Dear Linda and Family , Please allow me to express my deep regret and fond memories of David when I was a resident at RVH in 1971-72-73 . He was the a joy to be near a ray of sunshine in the formal confines of the Women"s Pavillion. I am sorry we lost tract over these last 40 yrs ...but you are all remembered fondly . Dr Michael and Danielle Burman ob/gyn Sacramento Ca [email protected]
June 4, 2014
Today linda I learned f our david passing.Forgive me for not responding until now. I was blessed in knowing david he helped me so much threw my mothers sickness he was her angel and now I must say she is his,Linda he and michelle are having walks and talks and of course tea they will be missed deeply, but we will meet again with love and open arms linda and family all my love joanne livedotte and family michelle grants daughter
April 2, 2014
Dear Linda and family, Rod and I were privileged to have had David deliver our 3 children at the RVH in Montreal. He was such a wonderful doctor and friend. May you know that our thoughts, prayers and sympathy are with you all. May God give you the peace and comfort needed in these days ahead.
With our love,
Rod & Marlin Morrell
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Rida Boulos. MD
March 7, 2014
Dr. Pomona was my chief resident when I started my career in Ob./Gyn. He was a great teacher and human being. I learned a lot from him. My sympathy to the family.
Tim Rowe
February 17, 2014
Dear Linda:
Sad for us all and unimaginable for you. David showed us how life should be lived. A wonderful friend and an original good guy. My deepest condolences
Deb Bulych
February 16, 2014
Dear Linda and family. I am so sorry for your loss. David was a wonderful man and I enjoyed all the years I had the privilege of working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you
February 16, 2014
Dear Mrs Popkin
I will always remember Dr. Popkin, he treated me at the Royal Vic in Montreal and was so very caring and compassionate.
I send my deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Susan Clift, Guelph, Ontario
Sandra Banner
February 16, 2014
Dear Linda and your family, I was so very sad to hear of David's death. Over the years David offered me support and gentle mentoring and friendship, His quiet leadership nurtured me through the early years in my career and through all of our connection his love of his family was the defining aspect of him. It was a privilege to know and work with him.
Dale Quest
February 12, 2014
Saddened by the loss of a compassionate physician and former Dean who positively influenced the creers of many.
Dale Quest,
Asit and Ila Sarkar
February 10, 2014
Dear Linda,
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of David. As you are aware, we are now out of Canada and cannot be with you to personally express our sympathy to you and our most sincere appreciation for a man who lived a quality life that is exemplary to all. To us, David has not only been a long time neighbour, he has been a most caring friend. David showed everyone that caring for others, while serving as a professional, mentoring students or supporting friends in providing mental strength is the ultimate meaning of living a decent life. He showed all of us what human decency is. As a fellow faculty member at the U of S, I was honoured to have his guidance when I was leading the internationalization of the university. He was one of the few who saw the need for looking beyond the immediate horizon in sharing knowledge, health care practices - ultimately, he led the globalization of medical education at the U of S. As a fellow Rotarian, David was true to the principles of Rotary - he took on the task of `service above self` most seriously and served as an example to others. As an individual, David has been a fighter - he never let his multiple illnesses bring him down. From every bad turn in his illnesses, he emerged stronger - thus showed others on the ways of coping but without losing the fighting spirit.
Your own dedication in support of David`s life has been exemplary. We sincerely hope that you keep up your strength to face the physical loss of David as you no doubt would continue to cherish the spirit of his values and ideals - you have been a loving and active partner throughout his life! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and children.
Most sincerely,
Asit and Ila
(sent via Saskatoon Funeral Home on 11 January 2014)
Jane Owen Aikman
February 6, 2014
Dear Linda,
I was so, so sorry to hear of David's death. I was privileged indeed to be part of the 4 member team of classmates with him in medical school. He was so caring and compassionate even then. May all the wonderful memories you have made together be a comfort, and may you feel his loving presence through the veil that separates us from the life beyond this life.
February 6, 2014
Dear Linda, Popkin "kids" and extended family. When I first met David in the anatomy lab over 50 years ago, I realized he was a warm, bright, funny fellow. Joyce and I enjoyed getting to know both of you during our 4 years at McGill and have greatly enjoyed our interactions and interconnections over the many years since graduation. We are so sorry he had to deal with his several illnesses, and have not been surprised to hear of his valiant and noble struggle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your grief, buoyed by an understanding of his (and yours and ours) eternal destiny. Love, Bob & Joyce Orr
Dr. Norman and Susan Courey
February 6, 2014
I was a classmate of David's at McGill medical school, and both my wife, Susan, and I knew him for about 50 years. He was a caring and competent physician of the first order. To Linda and the family, we extend our sincere condolences on your loss.
Malka Faye Wirch (Katz)
January 27, 2014
I am saddened to read about your loss. I remember Dr. Popkin well when he first came to Saskatoon. I was in my 4th year of Medical School at the time and his teaching and guidance served, even this many years later, a pivotal role in my becoming the physician I am today. He was truly a very special leader, teacher and physician and will be truly missed by all whose lives he touched.
January 26, 2014
Erica and the Popkin family. My sincere sympathy on the loss of your loved one. He will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Lenore Pollock
Bob and Peggy MacLeod
January 25, 2014
We extend our sincere condolences to all the Popkin family on the loss of your husband and father. Our interactions with David in whatever capacity we met were always pleasant. He was a caring, perceptive gentleman, and could find positive aspects of people and situations. It made him fun to work with and effective in everything he did.
Donald & Susan Cockcroft
January 20, 2014
Dear Linda &Family,
I would like to express our sincerest sympathies on the death of David. I personally met David in Montreal when I was in nurse's training & of course we knew him here in Saskatoon. Our thoughts are with you. He will be missed. Sue Cockcroft
January 20, 2014
Linda and Family, we are unable to join you as you celebrate David's life and remember his love for you all. Keep the precious memories of his life well-lived, close to your hearts. We were blessed to share many of his joys and accomplishments over the years and now share your sorrow. He was truly a great asset to our University, City, Province and Country. He will be missed by all whose life he impacted. Sorry we can't be with you. Sincere Sympathy,Carolyn and Dave Keegan
Gayle Penner
January 17, 2014
Dear Linda and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the privilege of being his secretary in his obs and gyne days. What an inspiration he was to all who were lucky enough to know him! I always remember his famous saying "carry on". I know that would be his wish for all his loved ones he left behind "carry on". May god bless and comfort you all.
Peter Woodrow
January 17, 2014
David was a great mentor as well as a friend
Ken Milne
January 17, 2014
Dear Linda and family
Signy and I were very sorry to receive this sad news. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to talk with you and David on the evening of December 23. David contributed much to our profession and many students, residents and colleagues careers were enhanced by his mentoring. Those of us who had the privilege to have known and worked with him have had our lives enriched by this association. He treated all with care and compassion and always with modesty and humility.
Signy and and I have many fond memories that go a long way back and we will cherish these forever. We extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you
Ken and Signy
Robert and Catherine Anderson
January 15, 2014
Dear Linda,
We were so very sorry to hear of David's passing. We have greatly enjoyed our time with the two of you at the Annual Canadian Gynaecological Society Meetings. David's warm and kind manner will be missed. Our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Miriam Hills Macdonald
January 15, 2014
Dear Linda, Michael, Erica, Amanda, Peter and families. Please accept my deepest sympathy on David's recent death. I worked with David for over 20 years traveling to various parts of Saskatchewan to present cancer education programs to physicians and nurses. My husband Bruce met him in June 2011 during a brief visit and was impressed by his openness and friendliness. David was a wonderful compassionate man with an incredible joie de vivre and a great sense of humour. He was my mentor, counselor and friend. I was blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
January 15, 2014
I first met David when we were visiting fellows with Mr. Stanley Way in 1972 in England.
He returned to Canada to become a pioneer in the establishment of academic Gynecological Oncology in Canada.He was a leader in his field as an educator and Doctor.
He truly was a unique person admired by all.
Our deepest sympathy to Linda and his family.
Lou and Linda Benedet
Burnaby B.C.
Barry Sanders and Margo Fluker
January 15, 2014
Dear Linda:
We were deeply saddened to hear the news of David's passing. We enjoyed many wonderful experiences with the two of you through the Canadian Gynaecological Society. We will always remember his warm smile and his engaging personality. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.
January 15, 2014
Dear Linda and Family,
Our sincerest condolences on David's passing. It was a privilege to know him.
Doug and Enid Jaques
January 15, 2014
Dear Linda and family, I was so saddened to hear od the passing of Dr Popkin. I worked as his receptionist in the late 1970's and early 80's in Montreal at the Royal Vic. He was a wonderful physician and an even better. Person. He was loved by all ... Will be missed..
Carole Zeitlin Eisenstein
Mt. Laurel. New Jersey
Dr. Jacqueline Hayden
January 15, 2014
David was my inspiration and my role model. He is the person that Kipling wrote about in "If".
What a privilege to have known this man. He will never be forgotten.
January 14, 2014
Margaret and Bob Fraser, Kentville NS
Trinkie and Garth Coffin
January 14, 2014
Dear Linda and family
David was loved by all who knew him. As friends, we share your loss. He made the world a better place.
Joyce Babb
January 14, 2014
To Linda and family,
It is with deep sadness that I send this message to you and family. I worked with David in the late 80's as his clinic nurse in his patient office in Montreal, and what a warm and real human being he was. We all marveled at his compassion and caring for each one of his patients. they all loved him the same way. I am glad that we all stayed in touch all these years and will treasure the memories forever.
Please take comfort from all the kind words and expressions made by all whose lives he touched.
Nessim ISA
January 14, 2014
Dear Linda. David and I spent our residency training together at McGill U.He was a very sincere friend and colleague. David wiil be greatly missed by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.Nessim and Laraine ISA.
Ron and Mae Livingstone
January 14, 2014
David was a deeply respected and loved colleague and friend. We have enjoyed many experiences together over the years and will miss him greatly at our annual Canadian Gynecological Society Meetings. Our sincere condolences to Linda and family at this time.
Ron and Mae Livingstone
Prafull Ghatage
January 14, 2014
My sincere condolences to the Popkin's family.He was an exceptional teacher and a valued colleague.
Knox Ritchie
January 14, 2014
Liked and respected by all
A full life well lived
Much sympathy to Linda and her family
Knox Ritchie
Former Chair OB/Gyn Univ of Toronto
January 13, 2014
Dear Linda and Family:
David is a Dear Wonderful man who played a vital role in shaping my career in Saskatoon. A fair and a righteous Dean who was fair, helpful and righteous. While we will physically miss him, he remains in our heart. Venkat & Sudha Gopal, Saskatoon.
Mary Anne Tokarik
January 12, 2014
To the Popkin family. I had the privilege to have worked in the College of Medicine when Dr Popkin was Dean. He was highly respected by all who worked with him. He had such a way with people and it was evident that he truly cared for all. He was one of the most humble and kind individuals who left the world a better place. Bless you all.
David with brothers John, Jim and Dad in high school at Montreal Quebec
Jim Popkin
January 12, 2014
Bob and Helen Card
January 12, 2014
Our sympathies to the family for the loss of David Popkin, who I worked with for many years, a great leader and role model. Bob and Helen Card
Dale Dewar
January 12, 2014
My sympathies. David was a skilled communicator and I appreciated his willingness to negotiate peaceful settlements in difficult settings. He tackled difficult issues head-on. I join with the many who remember him with affection.
Roger and Valerie Heard
January 11, 2014
May the love and cherished memories of a beloved husband and father sustain you all through these difficult times.
Amer Sami
January 11, 2014
Dear Linda and family. It is with sadness that we hear of David's passing on. He was a remarkable human being and physician. It was a privilege to have worked with him at the Cancer Centre and his guidance and support will always be appreciated. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family these days.
Daphne Tkachuk
January 11, 2014
Dear Linda and family. Sending you love and compassion at this time. David is now at peace and he lived a wonderful life - you will miss your soul mate. Blessings.
Ian Nelson
January 11, 2014
Dear Linda, please accept my sincere sympathy at this trying time. I loved the way David accepted and welcomed theatre friends and colleagues into your lives. His voice resonates still in my fond memories of our association.
Dominic Turley
January 10, 2014
David was an inspiration to know. Funny, intelligent, and compassionate. He will be missed.
Wendy and Don Stefiuk
January 10, 2014
Dear Linda, Erica and family
We will miss David for his warmth, kindness, quick wit and intelligence. He had a wonderful skill of managing, teaching, and mentoring in all his work whether it was as Dept. Head of OBGYN, Dean of Medicine, or in his leadership at the helm of the Cancer Clinic. We have had many enjoyable times with David and Linda and our families.
Ron Knoll
January 10, 2014
Hello Linda - so very sorry to hear of David's passing. My sincerest sympathies to you and the family.
Annabelle Dryden
January 10, 2014
Dear Linda, you are held in my heart and my prayers in mourning the loss of David. May cherished memories of your life together comfort you and your family. At our 50th reunion it was wonderful to have many opportunities with you and David to reflect on our happy years at Mac and where our lives have taken us.
Parnell Debbie
January 10, 2014
Erica and family. I'm so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was very respected as a physician and highly regarded by nurses who worked with him. I was one of them. His smiling face and kind heart will be missed. May your memories of him as your dear father comfort you in time.
January 10, 2014
Dear Erica, Owen and Ryan - Our condolences on the loss of your Dad and Grandpa. Thinking of you, Monique and John Marshall and family
Grant and Gayle Ketcheson
January 10, 2014
we have lost a true friend. Clan Macdonald is in mourning. Our love and prayers to Linda and family
Carol Boyle
January 10, 2014
My condolences to Linda and the family. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to know David as a respected colleague and friend. He will be missed.
Viv & Keith Walker
January 10, 2014
Thank you Dr. David Popkin for showing us a marvelous mix of humility, eye-twinkling life appreciation (even with recent challenges), leadership steadiness, medical passion and excellence, and human kindness in all you undertook. You have left your mark on us, and we are so much better because of you. Thank you.
Linda, Michael, Erica, Amanda, Peter and extended family: our condolences and shared sorrow are with you. May God give you peace in this seemingly much-too-soon good-bye.
May David's light shine on through you (and us). Sharing your loss.
Grateful for a life so well lived.
January 10, 2014
Dear Linda and family,
Our memories of David go way back to the Popkin cottage at RockLedge. he was a wonderful friend to Doug and I. we will miss him. Love to the family,
Linda and Doug Skinner
Donald Ferrie
January 10, 2014
Dear Linda, Marion and I send our deepest sympathies to you and your family. David was a big part of my life growing up in Senneville. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you during the days to come. Love, Don, Marion and Family
Austin and Isabel Bowman
January 10, 2014
Dear Linda and Family
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Adrian and Tracey Brown
January 10, 2014
Dear Linda and family,
We are both so sorry to hear of David's passing. What a wonderful warm, generous soul he was. We remember fondly times spent with him at the C.G.S. meetings across Canada and abroad over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. A great man.
Vivian R Ramsden
January 10, 2014
Linda & Family
Please accept my condolences on the death of David. He was a wondeful friend and teacher. Sending blessings to one and all from India. Viv Ramsden
January 10, 2014
I first met David in April 1951 at Macdonald High School. I always admired him.
On our 50th Graduation Anniversary, David and Linda drove us through Memory Lane in Senneville and Ste Annes.
We will never forget him
Jaanus Roht
Abington,Massachusetts
January 9, 2014
I really appreciate David's work on behalf of the MacDonald Class of '62 especially his fund raising for our scholarship and the class booklet he spearheaded to keep us all connected.
Beryl and Jay Jacobson
January 9, 2014
Sympathies from Winston Johnston, Charlottetown, PEI
Arun & Shakuntala Chockalingam
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and Family,
Our deepest sympathies at the lost of one of the finest human beings - David.
We came to know of David when he was the Dean of Medicine at U of S. He had a passion for equity and social justice of people all around the world. In this context, when I met with David in 1992 he expressed interest to visit India and establish collaboration with Medical Schools in India. I was working in Ottawa at that time. We both traveled to India and he found that the people of Omayal Achi College of Nursing (OACN) were the right partners for U of S, School of Medicine. For the next 5 years the students from School of Medicine went to Chennai and benefited from their exposures to rural and urban health with the guidance of OACN.
David was always charitable, concerned about others and I consider myself coming across him in my life was a blessings. We enjoyed very many meetings and discussed global equity and advancement of Medical and Health Sciences.
David will be very much missed.
Linda, may the Lord Almighty grant you and your children to overcome the loss and grief. David will always remain in our hearts.
Arun Chockalingam & Shakuntala Chockalingam
Deborah Bryson-Sarauer
January 9, 2014
To David's family: I will miss David very much and was proud to call him a friend. My prayers are with all of you on David's passing. My condolences to Linda and to your family.
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and Family
Please accept our condolences on David's death. We had just seen him in November and he looked so good.
David (and your) support of me and Family Service Saskatoon was so greatly appreciated. He was a special person and his support was consistent and selfless. He was a man with a big heart. He will be missed very much.
Klaus and Margie Gruber
Thirza Smith
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and family--
David was a wonderful man, an excellent teacher and one of my most important mentors. It is a great loss for your family and for society.
Love from Thirza Smith and Michael Cavanaugh
Bonnie Piercy
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and Family,
I had the pleasure of working with David for several years. I have many wonderful memories of that time. He was very proud of his family and would often tell me what everyone was up to. I was always amazed that former patients would call from Montreal to get his advice when he hadn't lived in Montreal for many years. He always had a funny story or joke to tell. He was the most compassionate and caring physician I have ever known. All who knew him are truly blessed and will miss him greatly. May the wonderful memories you have shared together comfort you during this very difficult time.
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Karla and Ali Rajput
Wilma Smith
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda & family,
Please accept my condolences. I had lost contact with David over the years, but I admired him as a gentle professional, who always had a kind word for everyone. You may remember me - Wilma Smith. I worked in Ob.Gyn during the time of Fred Naftolin, Alberto DeLeon and Joyce Babb. I am blessed to be among those who knew him.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Wilma Smith
Jay and Kamla Kalra
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and Family,
Our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dr. Popkin inspired many of us with his guidance, dedication and hard work, which helped us to achieve great heights in our career. Dr. Popkin will remain in our hearts, and his presence will always be among us.
Alberto de Leon
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and family It is with deep sadness that I received the news of David passing away ,as you remember we were close friends during training and after as department chiefs at RVH .he was great and kind and practice his discipline with great knowledge ,by best of all with human kindness .Both Denise and I wish you and all your wonderful children ,comfort and peace during this difficult times.Thank you David for being part of our lives
Ali El-Gayed
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and Family, Please accept our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for your loss. It is very sad to all of us at the Saskatoon Cancer Centre. He was an inspirational leader and very kind person. He will be sadly missed. Ali and Bernadette El-Gayed
Kamal Haider
January 9, 2014
My deepest condolences to Linda and family on your great loss.David was a compassionate leader and cared for things in which he was engaged.He has left his imprint on many.He will be greatly missed.
Sieck Cornelia
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda and family, our thoughts are with you,with deepest sympathy, Cornelia, Antje and Olivia
Cornelia Sieck
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda,
My family and I feel very grateful to have known a generous, warm-hearted, patient and caring human being such as David. With deepest sympathy, Cornelia Sieck, Sydney, Australia
Dr. M. David Ledding
January 9, 2014
My sympathies on your loss of a man who was so great because of his sincere and genuine human touch and contribution.
January 9, 2014
Dear Linda,
We the Trustees of the Omayal Achi College of Nursing Chennai are deeply grieved on the demise of David. We have known David since 1996 and are grateful to him for forging an MOU between us and the College of Medicine, U of S. We deem it an honour to have known such a distinguished individual. We had hoped to see him at our conference this year. We will always remember him with affection and great regard.
On a personal level the picture of having lunch with him and Vivian in Saskatoon in 2007 is still fresh in my memory. He is one who touched all who had the oppurtunity of knowing him.
Our deepest sympathies to you and the children.
Yours in sorrow
Valli Alagappan
Alanna Danilkewich
January 8, 2014
Linda and family
Our deepest sympathy
Life is all bout the journey and what a great journey he had. It was a great pleasure and honor to know David as colleague, friend, and community member.
Alanna Danilkewich and Joseph Angel (Saskatoon)
Margery Jurgens
January 8, 2014
Our prayers are with you. He was a wonderful teacher. I was privedged to be one of his students.
January 8, 2014
Linda and family
We were so sad to hear of David's passing. He was a wonderful leader, friend and a gentle man. We shall miss him. Our thoughts are with you.
Liz and Bob
Sheila Morgan
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and family,
Our sincere condolences to your family. It was such a pleasure knowing David both professionally and personally. Cherish your many memories of such a fine man.
Sheila and Kerry Morgan and family
Volker Rininsland
January 8, 2014
Deep condolences. Dr Popkin was a fine physician and teacher and a finer human being. I had the privilege of studying under him and appreciated him very much
January 8, 2014
We have fond memories of David and the support provided to our family over the years. He was a 'corner stone' on which all could rely.
Peter and Nikki Gerrard
Dale and Joan Classen
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and family,
Sorry to hear the sad news.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Yvonne Clark
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and family;
You are all such a wonderful family that I was truly blessed to have known. Even for the short time that I knew David he quickly became my friend. He was so proud of his family and loved to tell me about each one of you.I enjoyed my time with him and will treasure it forever. I was just one of many people that was fortunate to have known him. You will all be in my heart and prayers. May his love surround and comfort you.
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda,
Sorry for the sad news. David was our father figure, role model, source of support and admiration. He has inspired my career, family and life as whole. He and you are part of our family as same as we are yours. He was a great man. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. Love, Xinmin, Ying and Victor.
Austin & Joan King
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda & Family,
Deepest condolences on your loss. May God's Spirit guide you as you face each new day. We were just getting to know and appreciate David's humour, compassion and inspiration. He will be missed though not forgotten.
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and family
I was deeply saddened to hear of David's death. I knew him for many years, both as a department head and as Dean, as well as a friend. I greatly liked and respected him. He will be missed both inside and outside of the medical community.
Sincerely,
Dennis Lanigan
Sunil and Alka Yadav
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and family,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May god give you strength at this difficult time. David was truly a wonderful person and will be sadly missed.
January 8, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Popkin's family.
NATARAJ Family, Saskatoon.
Bob Griebel and Sandy
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and family.
Sandy and I were deeply saddened to hear of David's passing. His contributions to the medical school, the hospital and the university were substantial. On a personal level I always appreciated his fairness, his warmth and his ability to tell a good story. We will miss him.
Rena Montgomerie
January 8, 2014
My condolences to you Linda, Amanda & family. My sincerest thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Shahid Ahmed
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and Family
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Popkin was a an exceptional leader, inspirational teacher and a father figure to us. Our heartfelt condolences.
Arla Gustafson
January 8, 2014
On behalf of our Board and staff we are saddened to hear of Davids passing. He was a true leader and mentor and worked hard to improve healthcare and the communities in which he lived and worked. Our thoughts are with you during this very sad and difficult time.
Royal University Hospital Foundation
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda & family:
David was inspirational in his positive attitude to life. He was a great mentor to several generations of ObGyn specialists and will be deeply missed by his many friends and colleagues.
Femi & Clara Olatunbosun
Benjamin Rosser
January 8, 2014
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. David Popkin. David was a fine personable man and, in my opinion, a superb leader while he was Dean of the College of Medicine. It was my privilege to serve on a number of College committees that David chaired. In later years, on many occasions I had the pleasure of meeting David and Linda while we all walked our pet dogs.
My most heartfelt condolences to Linda, and her family.
grant stevenson
January 8, 2014
Linda and family...my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this awful time. David always inspired me with his sunny disposition at church. He is at rest now...no suffering or pain. May the Trinity grant David his eternal rest and shine light perpetual on him. May the comfort of The Father,Son and the Holy Spirit surround you at this time with peace. God bless!
Waleed Sabry
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and Family, Our sincere condolences to all of you. David was a great man to know. We shall remember him in our thoughts and prayers.
Samar and Waleed Sabry
Steven Lewis
January 8, 2014
Dear Linda and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of David's death and will miss him a lot. He guided me as a member of my board and became my friend. If everyone had David's values, compassion, and optimism, the world would be a far better place.
Denny De Petrillo
January 8, 2014
David Popkin was the role model in every aspect of life.....colleague, teacher, physician, friend, advisor and humanitarian. As a member of the gynecologic oncology community, I can attest to the respect and admiration he received which carried to the days as an educator, department head, and dean. Who can forget the smile, the glint in his eye as he thought of someone or something. We have lost the man but not the memories. Rest in peace.
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Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
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Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
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What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
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Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
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Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
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The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
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Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
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Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
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How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
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