Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Dear Norma and family, , I am so sorry to hear of David's death and so glad to have known him, my sympathies go out to you all. I met David around 1980 when you were both running Fairview Home. In my work with older adults , I learned most of what I know from you and David, you were the visionary stars of Nursing Homes and you were revered and respected by all , you and David were the provincial leaders and mentors to all those working with older adults. The ice cream and the toilet paper is just one of so many stories and values that made our residential care system a good place and Fairview was the best. David was kind, gentle patient and had a great sense of humour in all his dealings, he also was an expert on the needs of older people and had the vision and tenacity to lead in creating a safe and stimulating environment for all. He is such a huge loss to the world, but we will never lose all that we learned from David and from you, Norma. I carry you in my heart.
With my fondest love, Irene O'Toole
