Passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday March 14, 2026, age 73 years. Born in Lindsay. Loving son of Ralph and Edna Padgett – predeceased.

David’s career spanned over 50 years as an ice maker, teacher and inventor at various curling clubs in Toronto areas.

Beloved brother of Cheryl (Fred Callahan), James (Diane Padgett) and Colleen (Glenn Playford). Survived by nieces, nephew and cousins.

A Celebration of David’s Life will be held at the Pine Hills Cemetery and Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, on Wednesday April 8th, 2026. Visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. A private family interment to take place after the service.

Donations to the Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family.