DAVID WILLIAM DOIG January 8, 1938 – April 9, 2025. After a long life with Multiple Sclerosis, David died peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto at the age of 87. He was born in Montreal to the late Kenneth James and Eva Rose Doig (née Parsley). David was the beloved husband, best friend and partner to Gloria (née Lecciones). Proud father to Ted Doig and Lexa Shanks (Michael). Adored “Grumpa” to Tatiana, Mia and Samuel Shanks. Brother to Lois (née Doig) and the late Rodney Kerr. Brother-in-law to the late Eduardo Lecciones Jr and his wife Rosita, the late Jose Lecciones and his wife Merriam and Marianita (née Lecciones) and the late Jose Guirit of Dumaguete, Philippines. Uncle to Peter Kerr, Andrea Register (Chip) and Deirdre Kerr, the late Edward “Jun Jun” Lecciones, Edwin “Wing Wing” and Jennifer Lecciones of Leyte, Philippines, Jose Mari “Bordigoy” and Angelica Lecciones of Berlin, Germany and Joseph Mark “Bagem” and Rose Lecciones of Adelaide, Australia. “Gruncle” to Colleen Cowan (Carson), Lesley Kerr, Madelaine Register, Peter “Peedge” Kerr, Bridget Gingras and great “Gruncle” to Charlotte and Claire Cowan. In the 1960s, David earned his B.Sc. from McGill University in Montreal then went on for post graduate study at the University of London, University of Paris, Northwestern University in Chicago and Princeton University where he was a Canada Scholar (Maths). David was active in the Montreal Motor Sports Club, also during the 1960s, as a rally navigator with his brother-in-law Rodney as driver. David was a respected Elder at St. Marks Presbyterian Church in Don Mills, Ontario, teaching Sunday School until his MS made it too difficult. In retirement, he enjoyed assisting in the computer lab at Don Mills Junior High (now Middle School) when his daughter attended, reading, and generally being a wizard at “Jeopardy!”. He was an inaugural member of the Toronto Star Community Editorial Board and contributed articles often from the perspective of a disabled wheelchair user. He impacted the lives of many with his gentle soul, wicked sense of humour and wise kindness. He will be deeply missed. Memorial service will be held at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church in Don Mills on Friday May 2nd at 5pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Sunnybrook Foundation or North York General Foundation.