In memory of

David Desmond Austin Lancaster

December 26, 1950 - January 7, 2025

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Irene Koncius

Entered January 11, 2025 from Toronto

When someone you cared for becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Knowing David was a treasure. Meeting him well over forty years ago, and knowing he is no longer on this plain brings such a pang of sorrow.

To Pat, Jamie, Julien and Lauren I send healing and peaceful white light to surround you as you try to understand how David could conceivably be taken from you. I am so very, very sorry. ❤️

Aisha Gautreau (Friend)

Entered January 11, 2025 from Etobicoke

40+ years ago i got told several jokes about toilet seats and birds that sing long way to Tipperary. I still remember those jokes because David had such a hilarious way of telling them. Especially a joke to do with toilets or farts.
He got me a bootleged copy of Thriller and the making of Thiller when it 1st came put that I watched over and over. He even let me watch the Neverending Story (also bootleged) when I was kid when video tapes and VCRs were still a rare thing.
Such an Incredibly kind person and I will always hold the memories close. Someday I'll tell my daughter the toilet joke but I am sure I'll not tell it as well.

Rest well David.

To Pat, Jamie, Julian and Lauren we are sending you all love and hope the memories give you joy and laughs as they come to mind in moments of grief.

Lauren Lancaster (Daughter)

Entered January 15, 2025 from Toronto

My dearest Dad passed early this morning (January 7th, 2025). He passed peacefully while sleeping. It was sudden: even the nurses and doctors didn't see it coming. He was the kindest, most caring, funny and loving of fathers. Everyone who met my Dad loved him!

He was the type of man who could cheer anyone up. He would ask me constantly how my friends were doing (even ones he had never met). He deeply cared for people around him, and he was truly a humanist.

I was blessed to spend Christmas, his birthday and my birthday together.

I know nothing will ever fill the void of his loss.

I spent his last few months of his life fielding calls from all over the world of his old friends and family members trying to video chat him. It seemed like there was never enough time for him to chat with everyone because he was that deeply loved.

My Dad has helped me through every step of my life. He was a protector, a provider, a kind soul. He was always beyond tolerant of differences in others.

I also want to thank everyone who donated and reached out to me over the past few months. I read him every comment. With every donation that came in, he felt loved and cared for by seeing who sent it and that his life still had meaning. That people had not forgotten him. I cannot thank everyone enough for the joy it brought him to see who had donated.

I am completely heartbroken with the loss of my Dad. I just hope that he has my childhood dog Kurt, and his favourite cat, Fred, walking him along to his next destination.

The last thing my dad wanted to say and have at any remembrance was a quote he loved from, of course, The Beatles:

And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make.

Susan Horsburgh (Sister)

Entered January 16, 2025 from Uxbridge

I am deeply devastated by the loss of my dear brother David. I have been sitting here reliving many lovely memories of days gone by.
Growing up in England. Mum and Dad giving us the best childhood. All the pets we had. The two weeks holidays every year. Caravans were fun even the year you fell out of the top bunk of the bed. You were sound asleep one moment and next on the floor. Sure woke me up in a hurry. The time time your back got badly sunburned and Mum rushed you down the road to the doctors only to be told it was a vets office. The doctor was down the road.
Our home where several baby's were born including you. Weddings, birthdays engagements guy fawks day. Too many other other occasions to remember. My home was always the hub of entertainments.
All the pets we had. Dogs, cats, tortoises, birds fish. We loved them all. Our house was always full of the neighbourhood kids. Playing with our Dad who everone adored. For Mums cackes and cookies and of course the marmite sandwiches.
Then we came to Canada as adults. More memories to make, some good some not soo.
Where did all those years go. They flew by, but I will always treasure them.
I love and will miss you my dear baby brother. RIP. All my love Susan.

Sue James for Michael James (Friend and admirer)

Entered January 16, 2025 from Maidenhead

My husband and I greatly admired David, his career and achievements, but chiefly we admired his dazzling kindness and love of others.

He will be greatly missed by so many.

Thank you , David, for all you have given us.