Obituary of David Wood

WOOD, David Andrew It is with great sadness that we announce, David died peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 7, 2009, in his 50th year. Beloved husband of Jo-Anne O'Connor, and cherished father of Jamie, Christopher, and Michael. David, born, in Toronto on October 25, 1959, is survived by his loving parents Richard and Susan Wood of Cambridge, Ontario. He is also survived by his sister Catherine (Gordon) Hetherington, and his brothers, Timothy (Holly), and Ian (Lisa). David was the son-in-law of Joan O'Connor of Burlington, Ontario and the late Kevin O'Connor, and brother-in-law of Donald (Mary Jo) O'Connor. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, as well as his family's long time nanny, Estrella Pimentel. David grew up in Cambridge, Ontario, before receiving his MBA from the University of Western Ontario in 1986. He had a successful career in the financial world beginning with Merrill Lynch and culminating at RBC in Toronto. David retired in 2007. He passionately helped his children pursue their active lives and enjoyed countless hours, accompanied by his faithful Labrador, Taffy, at his family cottage on Lake of Bays. Cremation has taken place, and a private family service has been held. Friends of David and the family are welcome to join the family for a celebration of "Woody's" life at the Granite Club, 2350 Bayview Avenue, Toronto on Wednesday, June 10 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to the Emergency, Surgical, Medical and ICU Nursing teams at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre for their professional care. If desired, donations to the Sunnybrook Foundation, H332-2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto M4N 3M5 or to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.