DAVID WILLIAM COURT

January 12, 1950 – November 19, 2025 David William Court, 75, of Etobicoke, Ontario, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, surrounded by the family he adored. He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Sharon (née Mirka); his sons, Sean (Amber Pleasance) and Adam (Katie McWhirter); his beloved grandchildren, Elliot, Emily, and James; and his sister, Nancy Plews (Chuck). He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Mary (née Ironside) Court. Born and raised in Hamilton, David grew up on the West Mountain and attended Westmount Secondary School. He spent summers at the family cottage in Muskoka, creating memories he treasured and a tradition he continued with his own children. He went on to study Geography and Urban Planning at McMaster University, eventually completing a Masters degree in the field at York University. His career in Real Estate and Development took him across the country and back to Ontario, where he spent a long and fulfilling career building lasting friendships and a reputation for hard work, integrity, and quiet expertise. For the last 22 years, he worked with Ahern Real Estate Corporation, where he was deeply respected and made a meaningful impact on colleagues and clients alike. David took deep pride in his sons, coaching their sports teams and guiding them through life's many milestones. He loved becoming a grandpa, and cherished his special relationship with Emily, Elliott and James. Nothing made him happier than being part of his grandchildren's world. David had a calm, steady presence and a way of reminding those he loved to follow the things that brought them joy. One of his most repeated pieces of advice to his family remains the simplest and truest: "Do whatever makes you happy." We are deeply grateful to the doctors and nurses at Trillium Health Partners – Mississauga Hospital, whose exceptional care, kindness, and compassion brought comfort to David and our family in his final days. A celebration of David's life will be held at The Old Mill on Monday, December 1st, from 1–4 p.m. (21 Old Mill Rd., Toronto, ON M8X 1G5, Three Flags Entrance). A private family interment will take place in the spring. In lieu of flowers, David wished for donations to be made to the SickKids Hospital Foundation in memory of his nephew, Ian Plews.