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Diana Swift
April 6, 2021
I recall bein gin Grade 13 English class with David. As the onlytwo students who could "do accents," we often were called upon by the teacher, Miss SMythe, to read for the class.
In recent years, I would run into David on the Danforth and we'd stop for chat. He still had that wonderful resonant voice. My late sister was very friendly with David's mother in hte Beaches.
I am so sad to hear of his passing. I thought he had perhaps moved to assisted living when I hadn't seen him for a while.
He will be remembered.
Kenneth (John) Smith
January 31, 2021
So very sorry to here of David’s passing. The last time we saw him was Pat my sisters wake. Have very fond memories as kids.
Thomas Sawyer
January 6, 2021
Thank you for bringing Magnus to life!
December 11, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort them during this difficult time.
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Tony
December 11, 2020
To the family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans of this wonderful man Mr. David Hemblen fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Mr. David Hemblen's contribution to our fan-favorite comic animated series TV show X-Men and his voice role of Magneto.
Gord Doctorow
December 10, 2020
I met David in 1964 at a meeting of the Friends of the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) in Toronto in the University of Toronto campus. He and two other comrades of his, Andre Bekerman and Dierdre Gallagher (both deceased), were a trio of articulate and charismatic voices supporting the anti-racist struggle taking place in Alabama. I was drawn to their thinking and participated in a sit-in in front of the U.S. consulate that they had helped to organize. They were radical socialists, supporters of the Cuban revolution, opponents of the American war in Vietnam. Like so many other young students, I was drawn to their politics and became a socialist. I recall how David had contributed through theatre in the educating of young activists. I also recall the day that I saw David, then a lecturer at U of T, had taken his class outside the hallowed halls of University College to join in protesting America's imperialist Vietnam war.
I participated with David in forums and meetings at the Vanguard Bookstore, the HQ of the League for Socialist Action. He was a great and articulate commentator. My wife and I got to see him episodically over the years after he had switched to his acting career. Always friendly and enjoying a good laugh, David was a delight (and down to earth) to chat with. Now that he has passed, we are filled with a combination of pleasant nostalgia and shock. David was a great humanitarian and talent. We will always miss him. He was both a comrade and friend.
David P Call
November 27, 2020
My condolences to his friends and family he was an incredible human being with lots of interesting talents to make kids cartoons sound cool end in itself that is the greatest gift he gave may he rest in peace
November 26, 2020
With condolences to the Hemblen family for the loss of your loved one. Thoughts and prayers of comfort from God who is tender in mercies.
November 26, 2020
My condolences.
November 25, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's..My heartfelt condolences to the family's
Wendy Thatcher
November 24, 2020
We worked together at the Shaw Festival in the early ‘80s. A terrific actor and an amazing cook as I recall. He was fun and outgoing and loved his family.
Ezeko & Rossy
November 24, 2020
Our heartfelt condolence goes out to the family and friends.
May you all be comforted as you cherish the wonderful memories shared as well as the beautiful words of comfort from God, who has promised to comfort “ All who mourn “ bring you a measure of solace and peace during this very difficult time.
Harry Simpson
November 23, 2020
Goodnight, and Godspeed David, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us, and the film and TV memories.
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