TURNER, David Russell - May 14, 1968 - January 6, 2021 - After a life well lived, but far too short, David passed away at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto on January 6, 2021, at the age of 52.
He will be greatly missed by his mother, Geills McCrae Turner (née Kilgour), his brothers Michael and Andrew (Leslie), his sister Elizabeth, his children Dylan and Olivia, his nieces, nephews, cousins and legions of friends.
He was predeceased by his father, John Napier Turner.
Born in Montreal, a tow-haired David spent his early years in Ottawa, skating on the canal and skiing on the hills of Camp Fortune. After moving to Toronto, David attended Upper Canada College from start to finish before moving on to the University of Western Ontario. After graduation, he began a successful work life in the insurance business, first at Marsh Canada, then at Integro, and finally settling in as a VP at Hub International for the remainder of his career.
The two most important things in his life were his wonderful children, Dylan and Olivia. David and Dylan were like two peas in a pod, while Olivia was the apple of David’s eye. David slipped into his final sleep with a picture of each of them tucked against his chest.
David’s family wishes to thank the kind doctors and nurses at Sunnybrook, particularly Dr. Rachel Wortzman and her amazing colleagues in the palliative care unit, for their around the clock care during David’s final weeks. We would also like to thank Amy Moore and the merry cast of friends who provided David with company, cheer and basic necessities on a daily basis during the months leading up to his hospitalization; David loved you all dearly.
There will be a private ceremony for immediate family. David requested that a rowdy gathering be held to celebrate his life once the Covid restrictions are lifted.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in David’s name to the Canadian Neuroendocrine Tumour Society (CNETS.ca).
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