David Bain

David Bain June 29, 1947 - June 18, 2008 After a courageous battle with cancer, on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, David peacefully went on his journey with the Lord, surrounded at home by his loving family. Pillars of strength and support, he sorrowfully leaves behind his loving and caring wife Darina (Nedelkoff) Bain, daughter (his 'pumpkin') Christina Bain-Butt and her husband Doug, his dear brother Ian, wife Vivien and their children Bradley, Warren and Mikaela; sister Nancy (Kaiser) McEachnie, her husband David (his dearest friend), and their children, Luke and John Craig; sister Merici (Kaiser) Brown, husband Michael and their children, Caitlyn, Angela and Mary Clare; Gerda Shular, mother-in-law ('Mum'); brothers- in-law, George Nedelkoff, Peter Nedelkoff and his wife Lulu (Lourdes) Nedelkoff and their child, Alex; his cousin Jackie Brett (deceased), wife Rita, and their children, Susan, Julie, Lawrence, wife Kelly and their children, Brandon and Elizabeth. David was inspirational in the lives of many, especially his cousin Jennifer Kaiser and her children Jacob and Kayla. He sadly leaves behind cousins in Canada, Scotland, England, along with many friends, neighbours and past co-workers. Predeceased by his parents, Peter and Maisie, David and his brother emigrated from Scotland to Canada in 1960. David subsequently went to live with his father's sister, Isa and her husband, Samuel Kaiser (both deceased) and their children Nancy and Merici. David was a graduate of the Niagara School of Horticulture (1969) and worked as a Parks Manager within former Metropolitan Toronto (City of Toronto) Department of Parks and Recreation and retired after 32 years of service. Very active in the community, David passionately embraced his role as President of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for a number of years. He was also an active member and participant in the Knights of Columbus, and willingly gave of his time and energy to community involvement. A special thank you is extended to the V.H.A. nurses, Andrea and Karen, and to the many nurses and volunteers at the Chemo Clinic at Scarborough Centenary Hospital. We also wish to thank the many students at St. Francis de Sales Catholic School and St. Patrick's Catholic School for their spiritual bouquets and uplifting DVD presentation. They warmed our hearts and lifted his spirit. A heartfelt appreciation to all who prayed for David and for the many Mass cards and prayerful wishes he received. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax), 905-428-8488 from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday and from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 23, 2008 at ST. FRANCIS DE SALES ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (1001 Ravenscroft Rd., Ajax, ON), at 11:30 a.m. Interment Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Should family or friends so desire, donations to the Rouge Valley Health System Chemo Clinic, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, or the V.H.A. Nurses would e greatly appreciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca .