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DAVID SUGDEN Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for DAVID SUGDEN
7 Entries
Peter Liem
March 9, 2022
Dear June, Carol, Kevin. Our deepest sympathy for the passing of David. He was my first contact in Canada, when we came from the Netherlands. We had a few things in common. Model Aeroplanes and Dentistry. You taught me many tips and tricks of the trade during our brief residency in Oshawa. We are forever grateful to you and Carol to make our first Canadian experience a great one. Rest in Peace Dave.
Roy Smith
April 7, 2020
"Suggie" was one of the first aeromodellers I met when I came to Canada 55 years ago. Although he was actually no taller than me, I always thought of him as a tall man. His achievements were legendary. After making a flight that wasn't as perfect as he would have liked it to be, instead of making an immediate adjustment and trying again, Dave would sit in his chair studying the model and contemplating. Half an hour or more could go by with nothing apparently happening, then he would make a well-considered adjustment, fly again, and the result was always nearer to the perfection that he sought. His engines were as legendary as the man himself. He has been missed from the flying field for a long time, he will be even more so now.
Andy De Mello
April 6, 2020
It was with extreme sadness that we received word of Dave's passing, we had shared great memories throughout the many years we were friends and patient.
I had the privilege of travelling with Dave to several World Free Flight Championships and local contests Aylmer, Centralia, France, Austria, Denmark, Sweden.
Dave's self deprecating humor regarding his moniker Tupence Sugdenfrom his younger days belied his very English sense of humour.
Dave was a true original, never following the crowd. When I first visited his place in Oshawa and his machine shop where he lovingly crafted the motors for his model aeroplanes. The preference of his competitors was to use Italian engines, Super Tigre then Rossi. Eventually he started using Rossis but put in his personal touch by modifying and tuning them for additional power. On the path to excellence fibreglass propellers were turned out in his little workshop.
He could have been a leader but unfortunately not too many of us had the skills, ability and knowledge of an aeronautical engineer to emulate him.
God definitely threw away the mould after he created him, and now he has joined him.
Rest In Peace Dave, you've lived such a rich and amazing life that you can march into the sunset leaving a long shadow.
Olivia and Andy de Mello
April 3, 2020
By the way, for anyone who wishes to see Dad in his element, flying model airplanes [not drilling teeth], the film "180 is Max" , by the National Film Board of Canada in 1971, is available on YouTube
Carolyn Ross
Imelda Jones
April 3, 2020
My dear June
I was so sorry to hear of David's death however sick they have been it's always so hard to say goodbye to the love of your life ..
I Didn't really know David but I remember the great times we had together
Curling at the Oshawa Golf Club. And the fun when we went on bonspiels those are great memories.
Maybe we can get together when this terrible virus is all over
My deepest sympathy and love Imelda
Ken and Jackie Helson
April 1, 2020
Dear June, its been a long time since we have had a chat, but we think of you often. We recall our interest in music and the topic of the day at the office. Jackie recalls when she was at the office and your opening day gift of flowers was still fresh. She noticed that although Dave was appreciative, he could not help himself from commenting on the extravagance. We enjoyed his excellent care until he retired. Fond memories will keep him in our thoughts and yours although the world will be a little out of balance without him.
Our condolences to you and your family.
Ken and Jackie Helson
March 31, 2020
Dear June, Carol , Kevin and families.. we are so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I was so very fortunate to have started my dental career with him at age 17. His honest, compassionate , friendly manner with patients gave me the basis on which I practiced dental hygiene for many years. He was a very interesting, smart , kind man and will be truly missed. I can recall many times where I had to pull him by the shirt away from visiting with one patient to come to see another one. He was not a man of few words or opinions. His patients loved him . Thinking of you at this very difficult time, Sharon& Rick Rosnak
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