PITFIELD, Ward Chapman - Died in his sleep on May 14, 2021 at the age of 95.
Born in Montreal on September 6, 1925. He was the second of seven children of Ward Chipman Pitfield and Grace MacDougall Pitfield of Montreal (Mary Grace Elcock, Sally Moore, Robert Pitfield, Tony Pitfield, Susan Clarkson, and Michael Pitfield).
He leaves his loving wife, Diana Sutherland Pitfield, after sixty-seven years of marriage.
Together they raised five children: Chip (Michelle Savoy), Liz, John (Sue Pitfield), David (Cathy Bongard) and Sally.
Dad was admired by all twelve of his grandchildren, Ward (Katherine), Keefer (Lindsay), Marshall, and Eric; Tomas Donatelli-Pitfield (Estefania); Jack (Caroline) and Chris; Graham, Ben and Kate; and Sophie Bartlett and Will Bartlett. As well as his four great-grandchildren, Josefine, River, Hunter, and Georgia.
Dad served with the RAF Transport Command from 1942 to 1944.
Most importantly, Dad was charismatic, funny, kind and generous. He discreetly provided financial support and encouragement to a great many people, some of whom undoubtedly remain unknown to us. We will miss him greatly.
In his final years, he received incredible and compassionate care from the remarkable staff at North York General Hospital and at Sagecare’s 147 Elder Street retirement residence, for which we will always be very grateful.
Dad’s ashes have been interred (in his favorite cowboy boots). A celebration of Dad’s life will be announced when COVID restrictions have been lifted. Please email any special memories or (mostly true) stories of Dad to
Donations in Dad’s memory to Second Harvest http://www.secondharvest.ca would be gratefully appreciated.
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