W.H. David STRONG

STRONG, W.H. David Suddenly at home, in Perth on Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 W.H. David Strong (former teacher at Lisgar Collegiate and Highland Park High school in Ottawa and Stewart School in Perth) in his 80th year. Loved husband of Phyllis (McLaren) Strong. Dearly loved father of Christopher (Patricia Greer) of Perth, Elaine (Tom Dakin) of Sidney, B.C. and Andrew (Deanne) of Perth; predeceased by daughter Catherine in infancy. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Sarah, Alexander, Lilli and Davidson. Dear brother of Jim and Allan (Linda). David was an original member of OVAR - Ottawa Valley Associated Railroaders in Ottawa, an active founding member of the Smiths Falls Railway Museum, former member of the Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society and an avid horseman. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, November 16th, 2007 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday at 1:00 PM. In remembrance, contributions to the Smiths Falls Railway Museum or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Published in the Ottawa Citizen on 11/16/2007