DAVID ROLFE McCULLOUGH

DAVID ROLFE McCULLOUGH Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, December 29, 2014 at North York General Hospital. David was a man who spent a lifetime dedicated to his family and his many friends. He was compassionate, competitive, funny, bright and in all ways a man of integrity. He was also a man who met every challenge with a positive attitude, dignity and grace. His legacy lives on through his beloved and devoted wife Paula, loving daughter Robyn and adored grandchildren Alexandra and William, his son-in-law Steven, his dear sister Diane, his thoughtful nieces Mary and Sarah and his wide circle of wonderful friends. David was born and raised in Toronto to Stan and Helen McCullough. He was a graduate of Victoria College at the University of Toronto, where he studied Geography, played Football for the Varsity Blues and was a proud member of the Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, Toronto Chapter. He began his professional career at North Toronto Collegiate and worked in many roles for the school board, the majority of his career spent as Principal of several secondary schools in Toronto. He was known by many as an exemplary leader who was deeply dedicated to his staff and students. In addition to family and friends, David was committed and passionate about two things: golf and bridge. He was a fixture at the 7 a.m. tee slot and was the convener of Tuesday Night Mixed Duplicate Bridge at Rosedale Golf Club, his home away from home. Upon reflection, David's greatest joys came from the people he encountered throughout his 73 great years of life. The sentiments of love, admiration and respect from all the lives he touched gave him full knowledge that his life had been truly meaningful. His optimistic outlook on life became an example for us all. His love will continue on in our hearts and his memory will guide and inspire us forever; he will be profoundly missed. The family would like to thank David's general practitioner, Dr. Wintemute, his urologist, Dr. Noakes and his oncologist, Dr. Robson; your professionalism and compassion were immeasurably helpful. To Margarita who cared for us all and the entire Palliative Care Team at North York General Hospital, our immense gratitude for your stellar work. Thank you as well to all of the family and friends who visited, called, wrote and shared such kind words over these challenging months and to the members and staff at Rosedale that honoured and memorialized David by naming a trophy in his honour. A private cremation has taken place and as per David's wishes, there will be no funeral. A Celebration of Life is being planned for Spring 2015. David's memory is best honoured by giving a hug to someone who needs one or to a charity of your choice. Thank you my darling husband for the last 35 years of love and laughte r. Your grandchildren can see you in the sky; Shine on bright star.