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JOSEPH DAVID DAY

JOSEPH DAVID DAY obituary

UPCOMING SERVICE

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Oct. 11, 2025

10:00 a.m.

St. Gabriels Passionist Parish

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JOSEPH DAY Obituary

(April 1939 – September 15, 2025) David died peacefully at Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto, surrounded by family. David was a gracious, dignified gentleman who appreciated beauty, music, and art. He was a committed family man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially at Thunder Beach and Sarasota. He loved being on, in, or near water, bird-watching, a good cashmere sweater, and anything sweet! David played hockey, squash, tennis, and was passionate about sailing. David studied at St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall. He had a long career in law. He was an active volunteer with many organizations for decades. David was the son of Thomas Joseph Day and Marie Angelina Carmen Dupuis Day. Beloved husband and best friend of the love of his life, the late Jean Reay Cundill Day (2016). Brother of Jacques, Gerald (2023, Virginia), Fr. Tom (2010), Blair (Elizabeth). Cherished father of Deborah (Graham), Louise (Robert), Katherine (Rob), Sean, and Jessica (Michael) with former wife, Hilary Carr Jones (2024). Stepfather to John David (Sherry), Duncan (Anne), Greg (Lara) Yull. Beloved Grandpa to Kara, Aliza, Theo, Jonah, Adrienne, Eloise, Tristan, Leonard, Chloe, Liam, Emma, Abigail, Andrew, Teddy, Maxwell, Trevor, and Margaret. Great-grandpa to Sidney. Received excellent care from his devoted caregivers, Jeanette and Lenin. The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 11, at St. Gabriel's Passionist Parish, 670 Sheppard Ave. E. (North York), at 10:00 a.m. in the parish Gathering Space. Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of David may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul ssvp.on.ca, Meagan Bebenek Foundation (https://meaganshug.crowdchange.ca/126703), or Holland Bloorview (Kids Rehabilitation Hospital) hollandbloorview.ca

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Published by The Globe and Mail from Sep. 20 to Sep. 24, 2025.

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for JOSEPH DAY

Oct

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

St. Gabriels Passionist Parish

670 Sheppard Ave. E., North York, ON

Oct

11

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Gabriels Passionist Parish

670 Sheppard Ave. E., North York, ON

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Louise Coutu

September 25, 2025

David and Jeannie were instrumental in shaping the outreach programs of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Toronto. David served on the Board for many years and chaired several committees, and Jeannie provided her leadership and support in the development of our women's shelters. We miss them both very much, and send our prayers to the family and friends. The Society was blessed to have the contribution of their presence, time and talent.
Louise Coutu, Executive Director, Greater Toronto Central Council

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