David SCOPICK

David Scopick aged 76, of Toronto, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on June 28, 2024, at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto. David was born in Calgary, AB, to parents, John and Helen (nee LeLacheur) Scopick. David and his family moved to the Saskatchewan town, of Canora, and later, to the city of Saskatoon where he lived during his formative years. David is predeceased by his parents, John (1963) and Helen (2008); as well as his much beloved brother, Jack (2016); and sister in-law, Pauline (2019). David graduated from Nutana Collegiate, in Saskatoon in 1967, and then pursued his studies to become a photographer, in Toronto. He graduated from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, and furthered his studies at The San Francisco Art Institute, and York University. In 1974, David began his long and dedicated teaching career at the Ontario College of Art and Design (now OCAD University), and was the Head of Photography and Director of Photovision, for nearly two decades. He retired after 40 years of contribution to students' learning and the art of photography. As a published author, his books and articles reflected his specialized knowledge of the techniques, and creative possibilities of the gum bichromate printing process. He taught internationally at photography symposiums in the United States, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Italy, China and Australia. In addition to his teaching career, he was an accomplished artist who had international exhibitions, and was well respected in the field of photography for his professional achievements. One of David's works is permanently exhibited in the National Gallery of Canada. David is survived by his daughter, Jody (Rich); grandchildren, Alexandra and Callan; his brother, Dan (Nadya); his niece, Connie; nephews, Ken, Chris (Wendy), Charlie, Matthew (Marianne), Andrew (Limor) and Patrick (Sarah); as well as many great nieces/nephews, extended family, and much-loved confidantes, companions and friends. A special thank you to personal caregivers Rose, Daria, and others who provided compassionate, professional assistance throughout the course of David's illness. Special mention is made of the outstanding staff of 12 South at Mt. Sinai Hospital, and the Palliative Care Unit, at Sunnybrook Hospital, A celebration of David's life will be held on Thursday, July 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Humphrey Funeral Home A.W. Miles – Newbigging Chapel Ltd., 1403 Bayview Ave (south of Davisville), Toronto. An interment of David's ashes will occur in Saskatoon, SK on Friday, August 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross – Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal – website: https://give.redcross.ca/page/UHCA . Condolences may be forwarded through (www.humphreymiles.com).