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David Gaskell Obituary
January 13, 1963 - December 30,2017
David died December 30, 2017 after a brief illness. David worked for many years for McDonald's where his favourite part was interacting with customers. No matter where he went, David's friendly and outgoing personality won over many people. David was predeceased by his mother Alice Gaskell (nee Naunton) and leaves behind his father Bill, his brother Richard (Marian Hood), his sister Ann Archibald, (Rod Henson), his nieces Jessica Petley (Dylan), Pascale Archibald, Isabelle Archibald, his great niece Brontë and great nephew Dacre. A memorial service will be held at Scarboro United Church (134 Scarboro Avenue, Calgary AB) on Saturday January 20 at 2:00 p.m. No flowers please, but donations to Calgary Progressive Lifestyles Foundation in David's memory would be greatly appreciated.
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Isobel Follett
January 18, 2018
Gaskell Family: I was so sorry to learn of David's passing. I taught him in my exercise class for over l5 years along with a group of his friends. This group was so special to me - I watched them grow up and although some are gone the others all keep in touch. My little Karen passed away two years ago and I understand your loss. Isobel Follett
Lisa Statt Foy
January 12, 2018
David was a delightful person, who I am grateful to have known. The world is dimmer without him. - L. Statt Foy
January 11, 2018
Dear Bill, Richard, Ann, Jessica, Pascale, Isabelle, and families,
This is such sad news ~ David played a big role in the lives of his friends and neighbors, the Fry Family. We all have very fond memories of spending time with the ever-smiling and delightful David. David will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Lynn, Pam, Andrew, Julia and Patrick (AKA, The Frys) xo
Kathy Grattib
January 9, 2018
Bill, Richard & Marian, Ann. Sending our love on the loss of David. He was very special to our family and we have memories of the time we spent together as we all grew up.
Marshall family
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Gord and Leslie Holm
January 6, 2018
So sorry for your loss. It is so difficult to lose someone who was such a large part of your life. Our sincerest condolences.
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John Hemstock
January 5, 2018
I was one who was won over by David's "friendly and outgoing personality". I was lucky enough to have him join my friend Bernard Knapik at a number of Stampede Bar-B-Q's and birthday parties. He loved a good laugh, and never missed an opportunity to entertain us with his David Kassidy antics, story telling, or his piercing look of contemplation. I will miss this man, but feel blessed for the limited time I had with him.
JoAnn Cunningham
January 5, 2018
Thinking of you at this time Richard and Marian. I think you could say David had a full and happy life. The remembrances I have of him are at Christmases spent together in Strathmore. David loved people and they in turn loved him back.
Doug Cranston
January 4, 2018
Bill and family sorry for lost
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