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David AIRHART Obituary

DAVID ELLIOTT AIRHART Forever loved, deeply missed and never forgotten, Elliott departed into the arms of the Lord suddenly on October 5, 2022. Husband of 50 years to Connie (née Gienow), adoring father to Christian (Kaija) and Alexandra (Adam). Grandpa to Jack and Max, who he loved, adored (and spoiled!) beyond all measure. Elliott enjoyed a hard-earned, accomplished career leading the Capital Markets Research Team at OMERS. After a (very) brief retirement, he partnered in launching AGAWA Partners, where he was responsible for AGAWA's Global Business Cycle Research. Elliott was a renaissance man. His interests were as vast as his skills. An accomplished cook, he spent much time perusing cookbooks and in the kitchen making delicious meals from soups, stews and melt-in-your-mouth roasts to soufflés. He made the best apple crisp. He was a skilled gardener with a keen eye for design. As an avid antique and art collector, if there was a treasure to be found in a junk house, Elliott would spot it and restore it. He had an expansive knowledge and appreciation of art and its history. He had an incredibly special bond with his daughter and was a supportive, loyal and dependable Daddy to her. From happily taking middle-of-the-night calls, to hopping in his car if an in-person chat was more appropriate, he was always there for her. He celebrated triumphs, lent support (regularly dropping off meals during particularly busy times) and was the best sounding board and editor. He never missed a chance to say "I love you dearly" or that he appreciated you. Even as his body began to fail him, he remained committed to his family; rarely missing one of Jack's soccer practices, ensuring that he was a constant in the lives of his Grandchildren, who emphatically adored him in return. Despite a long, difficult and painful illness, he fought tooth and nail to overcome it and be there for his family. He would have, and did, give anything and everything to stay here with us. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter Yorke Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, east of the Jane Subway, on Monday, October 24, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at St. Giles Kingsway Presbyterian Church, 15 Lambeth Rd., Toronto, on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at 11 a.m. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Oct. 15 to Oct. 19, 2022.

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Brian Bendor-Samuel

November 15, 2022

I have many distant pleasant memories of Elliot and Connie in their small apartment in Toronto as well as visits to their parents in Saskatchewan

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Katy, Dave, and Mikey

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Chester Chua

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Chester Chua

October 17, 2022

Elliott was a great colleague at OMERS. His work and views were of great insight to me. His actions were examples and lessons in grace and dignity to me. Much condolences.

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4

Oct

25

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St. Giles Kingsway Presbyterian Church

15 Lambeth Rd., Toronto, ON

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Turner & Porter Funeral Directors

2357 Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P4