BELL, Dr. David V.J.  - April 9, 1944 - January 10, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved David, who died at Kensington Hospice after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born and raised in Toronto, David was an Ontario scholar who won the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship after attending Glendon College

He has served as a consultant in the public and private sector, advising several universities and governments, including Canada, Jamaica and China.

David was a proud Canadian and an accomplished musician. When he was young, David studied with Ray Brown at Oscar Peterson's Advanced School of Contemporary Music. Even in his retirement, he was an active bassist for both small jazz ensembles as well as big bands.

Above all, David was a man who loved his family. He is survived by his wife Kaaren and their children Kristin (Scott Doan) and Jason (Veronica Syrtash) and their grandchildren Tatam, Kol and Lia.

Visitation will be at R.S. Kane Funeral Home Sunday, January 15th 2-5 p.m.

A Funeral Service will be held at Thornhill Golf & Country Club (7994 Yonge St.), Monday, January 16th at 2 p.m.

Donations may be made to the Wallace McCain Centre for Pancreatic Cancer through Princess Margaret Cancer Centre or Kensington Hospice in Toronto or Learning for a Sustainable Future (LSF). LSF has established the Dr. David V.J. Bell Memorial Fund to continue his legacy in support of empowering our children to change the world.

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