David Lawrence died peacefully
at Bridgepoint Active Healthcare
on Saturday October 15, 2016,
after a full and spirited life. We
admire David for his strength
and courage throughout a
challenging time living with
diabetes and vascular disease
He is much loved and
remembered by his family and
friends. David is survived by his
wife of 38 years Judith Ash, their
children Ashley and Courtney,
his former wife Judy and their
children Kerry and Tracey, and
his children from his first
marriage, Sarah and Paul, and
grandchildren Sebastian,
Barnaby, Charley and Aiden, and
his brother Peter. His daughter
Vicky and her mother, Elizabeth,
and his sister Joan predeceased
him.
David was the son of Doreen
Carson and Wilfred Lawrence,
born and raised in Montreal. He
moved to Toronto in the 1960s
David had an entrepreneurial
spirit and worked in advertising
and the food brokerage
business. He was an avid golfer
and gifted painter. David was
known for the twinkle in his eye,
his sense of humour and his
dedication to supporting various
community causes. In his later
years his passion for life
continued as he joined
Toastmasters and improv classes
and travelled widely with his
wife, Judith. He will be
remembered for his colourful
storytelling.
David maintained his signature
smile, charm, and positive and
courageous attitude throughout
His family and friends are
grateful to the caring staff at
Bridgepoint Active Healthcare
and Toronto General Hospital.