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Penny Pepperell posted a condolence
Saturday, September 19, 2009
David and I worked very closely together as editor and writer during the four years that I was editor of GBA UPDATE. It was a job I loved because it gave me a window right into someone's brain, and David's of course was a very good brain: logical; everything compartmentalized where it could be easily retrieved; nothing extraneous; pointed; consistent. He wrote about Georgian Bay fisheries but he really wrote about all the life in the water of Georgian Bay. It was an immense subject but David taught us where it began, with the smallest of creatures. His approach was scientific and disciplined in an environment where so many of us, simply wanted to lay claim to the big picture without the intervening step by step pulling together of all the facts. David made a great contribution of Georgian Bay.
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Roberta Moore Brooks posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Dear Bev - I was saddened to learn of the passing of your dear husband, David. I remember meeting him at one of our long-ago UWO reunions. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time of loss. Your memories, I hope, will help to sustain you. Thinking of you - Roberta
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Tim and Julyan Reid posted a condolence
Saturday, August 8, 2009
"Big guy" was what we called Dave 50 years ago at Oxford. The two of us shared a small flat in our last year. We did not excell at cooking especially on the decrepit two gas-burner stove.....fortunately the pub was just across the street. One weekend my new friend, Julyan, came up from London. Dave took us punting on the lovely Issis with a picnic. The three of us spent that Easter in the south of France with other Canadian friends. We stayed friends thoughout the years with Dave and Bev. I shall always remember the two days this June when I had the wonderful previlege of sitting and sharing thoughts with him. Dave was a dear and kind person. We, too, will miss him.
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Merle Kriss posted a condolence
Friday, August 7, 2009
Beverly and Family I was terribly saddened to learn of David's passing. I will always remember his calm and his elegance and his always positive attitude. We so appreciated his kindness when Harvey was ill. On a personal note, it was the clarity of David's economic texts and his encouragement that gave me the confidence to carry on in the first difficult semesters of my own MBA program. I am so appreciative of that. I'm sorry that his life was cut short so early. I know he will be greatly missed. Merle Kriss
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Edward Kowal posted a condolence
Friday, August 7, 2009
I was very saddened to learn of David's untimely passing. I first met David in 1958 at the O.A.C. I was a freshman and David was my Student Dean. True to his character, he was a pillar of stability, balance, good counsel and companionship to a residence wing of young men from farms and small towns, away from home for the first time, who were trying to adapt to the vicissitudes of university life. David had a profound influence on me for which I am ever grateful.He encouraged us to challenge our abilities and test our potential to the limit. As an example, he convinced me to enter the College Royal competition in my frosh year, at least as a "dry run" to be better prepared for a serious attempt in later years.David provided invaluable advice about the requirements of the various components that were part of the College Royal competition. I was stunned when David sought me out the night of the Awards presentation to ensure that I was in attendance as I was being awarded the "Best All-Round Showman Award". This could not have been possible without David's encouragement. He instilled in us a "yes you can" attitude which became an integral part of our own character. There is so much more to say about David and his influence, the foregoing just being one vignette of many. He certainly left his imprint!
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Peggy Lewis posted a condolence
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Dear Beverly and family: I am a somewhat distant cousin of David's. My Mother is Ellen Lewis (Foster) and her mother (my Grandmother) was Bertha Foster (Stager). Although I am not sure I ever met David, except possibly as a child, I did have correspondence with him some years ago when he published the family histories of the Stager and Wilkins families. I know this was a labour of love for him and I am pleased to have a copy. My condolences to all of you for the loss of such a kind man who evidently had a rewarding and fulfilling life with many friends and admirers. Best regards, Peggy Lewis (Victoria, BC)
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Mike and Carol Davis posted a condolence
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Dear Bev and family, Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of David. He became a dear friend and confident during the time I knew him at Sanibel Siesta, on Sanibel Island. We served on the board together, and he was always respected for his knowledge and contributions to our association. He will be greatly missed by his friends and fellow-owners at Sanibel, along with Carol and me. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Mike and Carol Davis
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Guy and Gail Hamel posted a condolence
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Dear Beverly, We wish to express our condolences for your loss of David. Skip Shand has told us of David’s illness and of the courage shown by him and by you and your daughters. We have warm memories of you both. We remember especially your thoughtfulness and generosity when Gail was confined to bed at quite an early stage of a difficult pregnancy. You sent me home with ready-to-warm-up casseroles that were greatly welcome as I tried to look after the household while Gail was forced to be inactive. David greatly helped to provide stability and a strong sense of character to the students in residence at New College at a crucial time in the development of that institution. Guy and Gail Hamel
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Bridget Hough posted a condolence
Friday, July 31, 2009
To Bev and family: my sympathy on the death of David. The last few months must have been very hard for you, I am thinking of you.
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Joanne Harack posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dear Bev: I was deeply saddened to read of David's passing. He was a wonderful mentor, scholar and human being - always curious, supportive of various adult education schemes that his economist's training told him were somewhat unrealistic, and always fun to talk to. Although it has been many, many years since we have spoken, I wish to send you and your family my deepest condolences.
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John Birnbaum posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dear Bev, Andrea, and Martha: David was a wonderful friend of GBA and Georgian Bay, plus a valued colleague of mine and his many fellow GBA Board Members and our Association leaders. When we last met to allow him to give me an advance copy of his Sandy Island History, he thanked me for introducing him to GBA; I responded that we must thank him for his many years of service and leadership - particularly in the Fisheries and Taxation Portfolios. I'll long remember the many GBA Board Meetings when David actively engaged in debate on seemingly almost whatever issue was tabled; he seemed to want to show us all sides and to help us consider all aspects of each. It made for longer meetings but often helped move us to the right decision. We shall all now miss that attention and the friendship of a wonderful man. While Sandra and my current plans call for us to be in the Maritimes on Sept.19th, we shall think of David and you all on that day and will try to stay in touch. Love John Birnbaum, Former GBA Executive Director
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Ethel [Mclellan] Birkenshaw posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
Dear Beverly, It's been many years,but I was at you marriage to David and from time to time read of his brilliant career. I am so sorry to learn of his death and I send you my deep sympathy and wish for your own well being and that of your family. Thinking of you, Ethel McLellan Birkenshaw
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Nicola and Mark Roberts posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
We're thinking of all of you during this sad journey. Your memories will keep you strong. Much Love, Nicola, Mark and the girls
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Don and Mimi Gillies posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
Bev and family: We were deeply saddened by the news of David's death. Mimi's connection to David goes way back, as you know, since they claimed "distant cousin" status. He used to remind us of his distress when his mother would put a newspaper clipping on the fridge indicating that Mimi had won yet another vocal prize! "Before I met you, I used to hate you," David reported, and we all had a good chuckle. We also enjoyed seeing him regularly on Huron Street when we lived in the annex, and seeing both of you on Sanibel/Captiva during winter holidays. He was a kind man, and one with a deep commitment to justice concerns. We will miss him. Affectionately, Don and Mimi
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David Naylor posted a condolence
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Dear Bev Ilse and I were saddened to learn of David's passing. We both send our condolences to you and to the entire Stager-Hales family. David was a tremendous contributor to the University of Toronto as an influential researcher and educator, and a respected expert in public policy. As you know better than anyone, he was also a pioneer in linking labour market economics to policy-making in the finance of higher education. David was deeply respected by his colleagues, and warmly appreciated by thousands of students – both those whom he taught at the University of Toronto and countless others who used his textbook over the course of seven editions and twenty years. We know that he was enjoying a wonderful and active retirement from full-time academic life, and we are very sorry that those golden years were cut short. The University of Toronto flags will fly at half-mast in David’s memory on all three campuses on Tuesday July 28th. Fondly, David David Naylor
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Helen MacKenzie posted a condolence
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Dear Bev, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. It sounds as though your husband had a very distinguished career and a rich family and community life--you will have good memories. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sincerely, Helen (Pridham) MacKenzie
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Douglas Grant posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Dave was one of the most interesting and interested people I have ever met. No visit was ever long enough to cover the subjects of vital mutual interest. The range of his intelligence and memory, and the deapth of his research were extraordinary to me. Personally he was generous, balanced , honest and courageous. The last time I saw him, a few days before he went into palliative care, I think he knew it was our last visit. He wanted to talk about friendships and family, and especially about Bev and Andrea and Martha and how much they meant to him and how fortunate he had been in this regard. I said how sad I was that his illness had happened. He said he knew we all had to die sometime, but he wished he had had ten more years. So do I. I will miss him a great deal.
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Ruth Grant posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Dear Bev and family. Although we were not surprised, Doug and I were truly saddened to get the news from John of David's death. He was a great person and will be missed by so many. I especially associate him with our cottage. There is little he did not know about Georgian Bay and I treasure the visists back and forth to our respective cottages over many many years. Bev, you have been a brick over this past year and I know how hard it is to watch over someone who is terminally ill. But as always, you rose to this challenge. You have been a keen and intelligent partner throughout your marriage and I know there is nothing I can say that will ease your sadness. Perhaps it is of comfort to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I look forward to celebrating David's life in the September service. Take care of yourself. Love Ruth PS I know Doug will want to write under separate cover.
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Stan Hiseler posted a condolence
Saturday, July 25, 2009
In my own way I share your sadness in your, and the world's, loss. It was an honour to be a college (OAC) classmate of his.
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Dr. Edward Burnside posted a condolence
Friday, July 24, 2009
Dear Bev and Family: I graduated with David in year 59 OAC, and we were very good friends over the four years of our studies at Guelph. We corresponded for several years as we both did graduate studies. I served for 33 years as a faculty member at the University of Guelph and knew your father and mother well, and have recently spent time in Florida with Professor John Walker, a colleague for many years at the Department of Animal Science , University of Guelph. I am sorry to learn of David's passing, and my wife Laurene and I wish to express our sincere condolences to you and your family. David was a fine intelligent man as I knew him in his early years, and I am certain he will be sorely missed. Sincerely , Ted Burnside Ph. D. Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph.
