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In Memory of
David Anthony Keenleyside
1935 - 2020
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John A. Tattle posted a condolence
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
As an engineering classmate and business competitor
I always found you friendly, warm, honest and reliable.
May you rest in peace.
John Tattle
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Leslie Derbecker posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
We were neighbours and friends of David for many years, having met him through "dog park", with Teddy and Cindy at that time, and later with his adoring Opal. When my husband died, David was kind and supportive of our family. He shared his interests and love of his dogs with us and was a very interesting person. I especially enjoyed seeing his eyes light up with mischief when he thought of something he felt might shock or surprise and laughed when he delivered his punch-lines. We always looked forward to being able to listen to his latest tales and were very touched by his devotion and tenderness to his dogs, especially Opal in her last days.
We will miss David very much, especially Elizabeth and myself. He was a wonderful neighbour and friend. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Leslie Derbecker
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bill goss posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2020
I KNEW DAVE AS A MEMBER OF THE TMS GROUP AT "THE SUMMIT". IT WAS ALWAYS A PLEASURE TO BE IN THE SAME FOURSOME WITH DAVE DURING THESE THURSDAY MORNING EVENTS.IF I REMEMBER CORRECTLY THE TMS GROUP AT THE YEAR END CLOSING BANQUET/AWARDS NIGHT PRESENTED A TROPHY TO THE TMS MEMBER WHO HAD 100% ATTENDANCE FOR THE SEASON AND IT SEEMED THAT DAVE WAS THE RECIPIENT OF THIS AWARD YEAR AFTER YEAR.
THAT WAS DAVE; " ALL IN " NO MATTER THE EVENT. HE WILL BE MISSED BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.
MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.
BILL GOSS
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Anneke Keenleyside Posted Apr 4, 2020 at 10:38 AM
Thanks so much Bill for these memories. We are holding a very small funeral for David today, and since we cannot have his friends to celebrate his life with us, we will be sure to read your memory this afternoon.
Tom and Anneke and the Keenleyside family
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Bill Mills posted a condolence
Sunday, March 29, 2020
First met and admired David in high school at Upper Canada College where he built an authentic, steel, model military tank, about 3' long, radio controlled, fired flames from the gun. Really got to know David years later as we both played on a Granite Club curling team, competing at all the local clubs at their bonspiels. I was also a car fan so David had to show me his antique race cars and his system to bring the them into his basement. Just recently I was chatting with David and he spoke of coming back to curling. Over the years I have often talked about David's ingenious versatility. I am certainly a better person for having known David.
Bill Mills
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Martha Seagram posted a condolence
Friday, March 27, 2020
SO I bet David will be sorely missed by all his nieces, nephews, family & dogs. I met David at Al Empringham's chalet at Georgian Peaks in 1980's. I just walked up to him and said, "you know, if things had been a bit different, you would be my 'step god brother in law'! I walked him thru the family relationship to Olive & Hub Keenleyside as my godparents, and while I can't remember the rest, I recall him vividly: a dear friend to both Al & Davy Empringham with their shared interests in car racing, skiing and North Toronto. What a wonderful man. Here's to you David! Martha Seagram, Thornbury
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Stan Nowski donated to CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY - SOCIÉTÉ CANADIENNE DU CANCER
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
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Karen Hersey posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2020
I knew David through my late husband, Donald Hersey, who passed away mid-life in 1988. My best memory was that David was always the most generous of hosts. Always great food, ample libation, stories and laughs.
Don will be happy to greet you on the other side David - and he will be pleased to reminisce about the good shared times skiing and relaxing apres-ski at Georgian Peaks.
Karen Hersey
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Anneke Keenleyside Posted Apr 4, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Thanks to Stan for your donation and Karen, for your memories. We are holding a very small funeral for David today, and since we cannot have his friends to celebrate his life with us, we will be sure to read your memory this afternoon.
The Keenleyside family
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Eric Dempster posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2020
I enjoyed curling with David at Bayview. But more so I enjoyed hearing his stories about his car racing career. He was a true adventurer.
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jimmiller003@gmail.com posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2020
So sad to hear. I remember the first time I played with him. I was a brand new member playing with the TMS (Thursday Morning Seniors) guys. I was introduced on the first tee. He kind of said hello. Never said another word. I turned to one of the fellows I was playing with and asked who this guy was. Even then he was having trouble walking and swinging the club. I was told he was an engineer with his own successful company. A skier and a race car driver. As is the custom after our round we all sat around talking. Dave and I got into a long talk about his interests. At one point I looked around and everyone else had left. Just Dave and I. And Dave was doing all the talking. Work, sport, travel. I never missed another opportunity to say hi to Dave when I saw him at the club. I wish I could have lived half the life he lived.
Respectfully,
Jim Miller
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john cernik posted a condolence
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Really enjoyed playing golf with David for a number of years at Summit.He always wore hiking boots playing golf !!!
John Cernik
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Francis King posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, March 21, 2020
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I am saddened to learn of Dave’s passing but know that he is now at peace in Heaven- a class mate at upper school UCC. I remember Dave being good and talented in all things. Francis King
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Anneke Keenleyside uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, March 21, 2020
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Uncle David will be greatly missed. He was a true friend to all dogs. Here he is with Oscar and Roxy Christmas 2018.
To all family and friends, please know we will be holding a celebration of David's life tentatively in June, post COVID19.
Tom and Anneke
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Friday, March 20, 2020
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