John David Playford, son of the late Jack and Molly Playford, passed away suddenly on March 10, 2021, at the age of 67. He is survived by his sister Penny (David) and brother James (Trudie), his nephews Chris, Jeff and Michael, his niece Lisa, and extended family. Known as John to his colleagues, he worked for many years selling appliances at Sears in Kitchener. He volunteered with the Big Brothers Association, Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank. David was very fond of his feline companions, and supported the K-W Humane Society. To his friends and family, he was David, or "Roll". In pre-covid times, he enjoyed gatherings, the bigger the better, and would regularly bring treats from his favourite eatery, "Timmie's". David loved music and dancing, and would drive to Casino Rama, just to see a band he liked. He even went on a rock and roll music themed cruise. More recently, he attended many shows at the Centre in the Square. His other love was sports. In his younger years he was a bowler, then became a golfer. He was involved in a darts league. As a spectator, he watched football, hockey and baseball, but hockey was his favourite. David was an ardent, life-long Leafs fan, and took great delight in their success this season. Though David didn't have the opportunity for travel in the past few years, he had always enjoyed going to visit his parents at La Playa on Longboat Key in Florida. In Waterloo, he had a special place in his heart for Sunfish Lake, where his grandmother once lived. A celebration of life will be held at a later date, pending current covid restrictions. Donations can be made to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region at www.erbgood.com or by calling Erb & Good Family Funeral Home at 519.745.8445.

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Published by Waterloo Region Record on Mar. 15, 2021.

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rob playford

March 21, 2021

dave was my cousin friend and we grew up on the same street. I have fond memories playing road hockey baseball ect on Murdock Cres. he came to my moms memorial. when I was general manager of the waterloo siskins and we lost a player he came to the funeral for support. dave cared for people deeply and years ago when I needed a kidney transplant he offered to be my donor and even went to st joes Hamilton for testing. my sister ended up being my best match but the thought that he offered was the man dave was. I will always cherish. rip roll!!!

rob playford

March 21, 2021

rip david cousin friend we grew up on the same street played road hockey and baseball ect on murdock cres. he was at my mothers memorial. when i lost a player when i was gm with the waterloo siskins he was there. dave was a good man who deeply cared about others. years ago when i needed a kidney transplant dave offered to be my donor and actually went to st.joes in hamilton to be tested. my sister ended up as the best match. thats who this great man was what else can i say about dave. rip roll

Anne Gellatly

March 19, 2021

I am sad to say farewell to my friend Roll! We had many good times in our youth- time well spent playing cards, listening to music, and enjoying our fellow 'Fizz Kids'
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Sending hugs and warm wishes.

David Willson

March 18, 2021

May the sun always shine and your ball always land in the fairway Roll. RIP.

Brian Nowak

March 15, 2021

Where do I even start? I lived next door to David and am only five months younger. We hit it off right away as kids.
•Playing road hockey at the top of Murdock Cres. for hours on end, or Tippy on the big grass boulevard.
•Talking hockey and the Leafs in his basement while going through our trading cards and Sherriff coins.
•Learning to skate and play hockey on my backyard rink which my Dad made almost every year. That’s me in between David and Jamie (as he was known back then).
•Taking swimming lessons at the Kitchener Y which neither of us liked. His Mom and my Mom would alternate driving us – Molly in her little green Vauxhall.
•I was even invited to the cottage at Sunfish Lake a couple times – beautiful spot – loved his Grandma.
•We moved away at about age 12, but many years later while looking for a new stove, we went to Sears and there he was! I couldn’t bring myself to calling him John, which was on his name tag – I always knew him as David.
You’ll be missed, my friend.

Ivy Hesse

March 15, 2021

Rollie was my dance partner at many Bubba Dome Events. We also enjoyed going to the Centre In The Square. Music was a large part of both our lives. Rest In Peace My Friend, Rest In Peace :(

Corky McCormick

March 15, 2021

Gonna miss you Roll.RIP

Stephen Lyon

March 15, 2021

Rest well now my friend!

Kimberley Dittrich

March 15, 2021

I am deeply saddened to learn of David's passing. We grew up together on Murdock Crescent, Waterloo, and he attended my mother's memorial a few years ago. What an amazing man he was. So thoughtful and incredibly kind to everyone he knew. As a child I remember him as being the nicest guy in the neighborhood. We had fun over the years taking mail to each others homes. My maiden name is Playford, and often our families mail would end up and each others homes. David and I seemed to be the two family members who walked the mail back to the correct Playford household. We laughed about it just a few years ago at mom's memorial. Please accept my husband Ken and my deepest condolences to the family. Such a sad loss.

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