Condolences
Just had another friend's mom pass away due to cancer. Her obituary reminded me to check this site again. Reading all of the condolences again and looking at old pictures today-I noticed someone added more pictures last year- thank you! It's nice to see old memories.
Miss you every. single. day.
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Joanne and family! I am very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I did not know as I was away for 2 weeks during that time! We run into each other periodically in Brantford somewhere. Please accept our sincere condolances and hope to talk to you sometime soon! Rick Gardiner (from P.J.) rgardi1635@rogers.com
Starting out as a newly married couple can be challenging but not when Dave and Jo Ann are your neighbors. In 1990, Chris and I moved in beside Dave and Jo, referred to by Cam if you asked him as Deev and Duanne. Monthly Wing nights were a favorite pastime until we moved. Thanks to both of you for the inspiration of what being married should be. You will be missed Dave! Hugs JoAnn
Back in the summer of 2002, Kathy Sage & I were getting the Lab module of Meditech ready to go live. We were set up in the old health unit building of NGH on the 3rd floor. It was so hot & humid that summer & of course the old building had no a/c so it was like working in an oven. Dave periodically would pop his head in to see how we were doing & to see if the computers were pooched from the heat yet! One particularly hot evening, Kath & I were working past dinnertime when we heard someone knocking at the door downstairs. When I went down to open the door, there was Dave standing with a window a/c unit! He carried it up 3 flights of stairs & promptly got it installed & fired up. We worked in comfort the rest that month. Dave wasn't even our boss at the time but how thoughtful of him to do that for us. I finally got the chance to call Dave "my boss" less than 2 years ago but in that short time I looked forward to going to work every day & knew no matter how busy we were, we would still have a good time being there, sharing quite a few laughs. He will always be fondly remembered & missed greatly.
Jo Ann and Family, We are very saddened by the passing of Dave. Our most heart-felt thoughts are with you and we pray that you will find peace. We will always remember Dave as a thoughtful and caring man. With loving thoughts and heart-felt condolences, Jackie and Mike Bryson
Sincere condolences to the Little family
I met Dave in 2000 at NGH. There are some people you automatically enjoy and Dave was one of them. Our work relationship became a friendship and we shared many laughs over the years. I admired Dave for his intelligence, sense of purpose, love of family and humour. Although we only saw each other a few times a year, it was always like old times. When I found out about Dave on Friday, I went up north to try and make sense of something that you can not. A few years ago, Dave had hidden a little gadget in our cupboard drawer (which I think he got from a case of 24 Canadian) that played the Hockey Night in Canada theme song ever time we opened the drawer. The batteries seemed to be getting low over the last year and the first thing I checked when I arrived was the drawer. Sure enough, HNIC played and I smiled through the tears and in some stupid way I knew that Dave memories and our good times together would stay with me forever. He was great great guy in every sense of the word. His passing will take some time to truly absorb.
Dear Joann,Lee,Cam and Family, Thinking of you at this time. I hope that you will find peace in your hearts and comfort in each other knowing that Dave's love and memory will live on in each of you and all the memories you have built together. He will always be with you in a memory, a thought, a smell, a special place, a gentle touch and many more ways. Sending Love Lisa and Family
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Bill and family. We are sorry we cannot share time with you at this time, but know our thoughts are with you
Dear Jo Ann and family. You have my heartfelt condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care of you. Michele Edmondson
Dear JoAnn, Lei and Cam, I was very sorry to hear about Dave's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care.
May 24 weekend @ Elora Gorge Dave comes out with a Frisbee retro fitted with two AA batteries to illuminate several lights attached to the Frisbee. After a few mods we were action. After playing we had discussions to engineer a better flying model. We never had the discussion only because I found a manufactured night flyer endorsed by #99. I bought five & still have one this this day.
My sincere condolences to Dave's family. I had the pleasure of dealing with Dave for many years through my work and appreciated his sense of humour and quick wit. Our standing joke would be he would call and say he would stop by my office on Friday. He always did make it on Friday, but it was usually about 3 months later. He'd walk in the office and say "It's Friday". My thoughts are with his family.
Lynda Sawicki
Extend Communications Inc
On behalf of myself and the Volunteer/Clergy Dept. I would like to extend deepest sympathy to each member of Dave's family. Dave was a great guy to work with and everyone who knew him at NGH & NHNH enjoyed his wonderful sense of humour. It was rare to have a conversation with Dave and not hear something about his family. We hope that the many memories you have will help you through this difficult time and continue to make you smile for years to come.
Jo Ann, Lei and Cam, We couldn't believe it when we saw the paper this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. Dave was always so much fun at baseball and always wished me a "Happy Hump Day", because we played on Wednesdays. Dave was a great Dad and husband and will be missed by alot of people. With love and sympathy to you all, Cathy, Jeff and Kevin Gurney
Jo, Lei and Cam, Please accept my sympathies for the passing of Dave, a loving husband and father. Having lost my dad over a year and a half ago, I realize that words provide little comfort at this time. Please know that you are surrounded by the love and support of your friends and family. May you always cherish your memories. Thinking of you, Marcy Clark
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. News of David's passing came as quite a shock as I hadn't known he was ill. Wishing our family had stayed connected through the years - this is quite a hard lesson about time and not wasting any of it. My family sends heartfelt condolences to Jo-Ann and the kids.
Dear JoAnn: Our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time. We are thinking of you. May your memories bring you peace. Your friends in Human Resources with the Grand Erie District School Board.
Dear Jo Ann and family, My thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. I know you will treasure the many fond memories you have of a wonderful husband and father. Marlene Kennedy
Every time Dad ate a fortune cookie he would read it and say that it says "Help I'm trapped in a fortune cookie factory" I would laugh at the very fact that he made the joke EVERY time. Dad and I have the same sense of humor.
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Dave hired me in 2002 - He always had this ability to make you want to come to work each day and to do your job to the best of your ability. He was kind and supportive of his staff and he came to work everyday with a positive attitude and smile on his face. This made coming in to work fun - we always worked hard but had fun at the same time. I miss him arriving each morning with a funny story about his morning run, the dogs or about his kegorator! I admired him for being such a great family man who loved his family so much! Dave was more then just a great boss to us here at NGH - he truly cared about us and I consider Dave a friend who will be greatly missed! You left your mark here Dave and we will never forget you!
On behalf of the Infection Control Department at Norfolk General Hospital I would like to extend my most sincere condolences to you and your family at this incredibly difficult time. My thoughts are with you. Janice Infection Control Practitioner
I am very saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I had occasion to work with Dave a few times over the last number of years and can say that Dave was a very pleasant individual with a 'down to earth' attitude that made working with him very easy. My condolences go out to his family.
Joanne, Bill, Jaie and Family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all through this time. Know that David is now at Peace and with our Lord and Saviour and I pray you find comfort in this! If we can do anything please let us know! Ron & Sherron Birkett Deana & Mark Solomon
In life you meet people who leave a lasting impression. Dave was wise, funny, kind, considerate and loved his family so very much. Dave loved aviation and it seems fitting that another angel has earned his wings. The world was a better place because of Dave Little and he will be missed very much. Thanks for being a part of our lives Dave.
It was a pleasure to have Dave as a neighbour, he was an easy man to like. We have pleasant memories of his annual fireworks display and passing bottles of wine over the fence for us to sample. He was truly a nice man.
Dave would always PVR War Documentaries for me because he knew how much I enjoyed them. When I would come over we would watch them and talk about them together. I love that we shared that interest.
Dad and I tended to stay up later than we should have playing video games sometimes. We'd play for a whole night laughing and talking, coordinating together on 2 computers or sometimes taking turns on one computer. Afterwords when it was "way past our bedtime" we'd stop playing, only to end up meeting in the kitchen and talking about the games we played for the next 30 minutes or more.
Dave welcomed me into the Little Clan. I love the nights when Dave would make his famous pizza and the "6 of us" would cozy up with a movie. The next morning there would always be eggs benni warming in the oven. Thank you for making me a part of your family. I love your son very much and promise I will take care of him. You will be greatly missed.
You truly are my best friend and always will be. You were the first person I wanted to share my thoughts, ideas and "happenings of the day" with. We did everything together because we loved each others company. Your were an outstanding father in every way and a wonderful friend. I love you and will keep you in my heart forever and ever.
My sincerest thoughts go out to Jo Ann and her family during this time. Remember all the happy times that you had with Dave and that these memories will be with you forever. Take care.
When Kirk had surgery a couple of years ago and was unable to do any physical labour, of course we had the biggest snowfall of the winter. Dave, still in his shirt and tie stopped by on his way home from work to help shovel our sidewalk. This is just one of the many thoughtful things he did over the years. It was both an honour and privilege to have had him as a brother-in-law and friend.
Uncle Dave was always up for anything. He helped Jeff and I move into our new house, came to all of my graduations A sacrifice for sure!) and he came to our swan parade in Stratford when it was on. There will always be a empty space at our Sunday suppers from now on.
Uncle Dave was heck of a cook, but Aunt Jo Ann was definitely the baker. I remember Leichelle and I having our own "Food Network Canada". We decided to make sugar cookies and of course without looking to make sure we had the ingredients. we asked Uncle Dave, Can we use whole wheat flour?" Well our cookie's turned out to be mini muffins which tasted even worse than they looked. Side note Leichelle still ate TONS of raw batter. :D
I forgot to tell him this one last night:
He brought me flowers when I did poorly on an exam and took me for a walk with the dogs to make me feel better.I'll never forget that selflessness.
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Cam & Family, We would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. If you need friends to help you through this, you know whom to call.
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We are very sorry to hear about your loss. From our family to yours, our most heartfelt sympathies.
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I am very sorry to hear about your loss. From myself to all, my most heartfelt sympathies. I know what its like to lose a loved one. The advice of comfort is that for each passing it makes those who are left, stronger.
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