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David LUDWIN Obituary

Dr. David Ludwin died peacefully on November 18, 2024, surrounded by his children. He was the beloved husband to Laura, father to Adrian (Laura), Daniel (Crysler), and Ilana, and Oupa to his grandchildren. He is mourned by his children, his twin sister Tamar (Martin), and his extended family. Born in Johannesburg, David was a nephrologist at St. Joseph's in Hamilton and a professor at McMaster. He credits the talent and support of his wife for everything he ever achieved, and spent his last decade supporting her in turn through Alzheimer's. He will be remembered for his love of literature, music, community, his cockatiels and labradoodle, and his deep care for his patients, students, and colleagues. Funeral at 2:30p.m. November 19th, Stanley Sobel in Burlington.

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Nov. 19 to Nov. 23, 2024.

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Tony Lax

November 20, 2024

Deepest sympathy to all the family
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Mary Nagle

November 19, 2024

Deepest condolences to dear Laura, Adrian, Laura, Daniel, Chrysler and Ilana.
David was a most beautiful man, talented, kind, caring and supportive. He was always available for minor medical emergencies on our street. The most heartfelt tributes to his skills and service were voiced at David´s retirement by his patients and The Kidney Foundation. Yet he was humble and grateful every day. Most inspiring was David´s deep love of his beautiful family.
He will be greatly missed.

Sue Holmes

November 19, 2024

John and I remember David with smiles
Listening to him play his instrument very early one morning at the cottage, watch his daughter´s dance recital with a headlamp and book, look adoring at Laura, speak with pride of his children and grandchildren but most importantly, David was kind
He was kind to us as friends and kind to us while we navigated tough and vulnerable situations
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