David Paul CORMACK

DAVID PAUL CORMACK Dave will be missed by all. He was beside many of us at our most significant moments. The memories of his presence live within all who knew him. Dave died peacefully at home on July 7, 2021. Born on August 31, 1934, he lived most of his life in Toronto. He loved his summers spent at the family cottage in Brechin. Dave had a deep and abiding love for his immediate and extended family; he is survived by Bev Amey, his partner; his children Paul (Hila), Joanne (Marnie), Tim (Carla), and Susan; and his five grandchildren, Emelia, Vienna, Atticus, Bennett and Sacha. He loved his siblings Betty, George (deceased) and Walter (deceased) and their families. Over Dave's lifetime, he had many passions. He was a dedicated and skillful sailor, an actor, and a lover of the outdoors. His first stage appearance was in a non-speaking role as a scarecrow. He later became a longtime, esteemed member of Act ll Studio. Dave truly loved camping with Bev in his Vanagon. They travelled from the Atlantic to the Pacific and many places in between. Dave overcame dyslexia and became a lifelong learner. Toward the end of his career at Sears, he obtained an adult education certificate from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia and was invited back to attend the Coady Institute. These were life-altering experiences for him. He was able to apply the skills he learned there as a volunteer in organizations whose focus was the development of healthy relationships and the prevention of family violence. Beloved by his many friends for his quick wit, unfailing good humor, wisdom and sage advice, Dave was a storyteller at heart and a person who listened deeply. Imagine him sitting at the tiller of his sailboat, the storm passed, his blue gaze fixed on the horizon of the next adventure, his heart filled with courage and optimism. We also wish to express our gratitude for the excellent support we received from the Temmy Latner palliative team at Sinai Health which was instrumental in providing the care Dave needed to remain at home.