David John DODDS

DODDS, David John December 19, 1943 - August 10, 2008 It is with the deepest sorrow that Pauline (Polly) announces that David, her beloved husband and friend for more than 41 years, died peacefully at the Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital on Sunday, August 10th. Loving, caring, and generous, patient, wise, and always full of humour, David will be very much missed by his brother Mike (and Jean), his sister Pam (and Brian) Stone, his sister-in-law Shirley Harris, his step-mother Anne, the many nieces and nephews, great- nieces and nephews, and god children whom he cherished and to whom he was a much loved uncle, as well as by the friends with whom he shared so many happy times. Born in Windsor, England, David came to Canada in 1969, after completing his doctorate at Exeter University, to join Statistics Canada, the department to which he devoted his career and where he earned the respect and affection of his colleagues for more than 38 years. David was overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of so many good friends over his last few months, and heartfelt gratitude is owed to all those who gave so unstintingly of their time, comfort and support to him and Polly. A memorial service will be held at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 315 McLeod Street on Monday, August 18th at 2:30 p.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada or to Elisabeth Bruyere Palliative Care Unit would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks are owed to the staff of the Ottawa Hospital at the Civic Campus F7 and at the General Campus 6 West, and finally at the Elisabeth Bruyre Palliative Care Unit, who provided such compassionate and tender care. Published in the Ottawa Citizen from 8/12/2008 - 8/16/2008