In memory of

David "Super Dave" Reilly

January 22, 1952 - April 7, 2020

Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure...

Suddenly, and unexpectedly passed away in Mississauga Trillium ER, Tuesday, April 7.
Beloved husband and best friend to Penny. Proud and devoted father to Nathan and Heather (Sean Saigeon). Fun-loving, awesome and cherished grandpa of Piper and River. Loving and caring son of Anne and Bill(deceased) Reilly, and dear brother of Robert and Jim(deceased). Dear brother-in-law to Tim Redmann(Ian Waldron). Dave also leaves behind many loving Reilly and Mathias family members.

Remembered for his keen sense of humour and quick wit, Dave was a multi-talented, friendly, kind and clever man. He loved his career as a teacher in the PDSB and treasured his retirement time with family and friends. He so enjoyed his golf life with his Cawthra Seniors Golf friends.

His family is very appreciative of all the support and love given and wish everyone health and strength to get through these challenging times.

Cremation has occurred and a Virtual Celebration of Life is planned for Wednesday, August 5 at 7 pm.
Donations in David’s memory may be made to Crohns & Colitis Canada or Heart & Stroke Foundation

Guestbook

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Joseph Lou (Student)

Entered July 8, 2020 from Saskatoon, SK

Mr. Reilly was a great teacher.

Kamini Kalia (Student)

Entered July 8, 2020 from Mississauga

Sending my sincere condolences to Mr. Reilly’s family during this difficult time. He was a remarkable teacher and even after all these years I still have fond memories of science class with him. Sending the family strength, love and light. Peace, peace.

Pre Svirac (Teacher)

Entered July 8, 2020

May you rest in peace Mr. Riley you are a wonderful teacher thank you for the memories and my condolences to ther family.

Angela Mok (Former GFSS student)

Entered July 9, 2020 from Mississauga

Rest in peace, Mr. Reilly. You were my favourite science teacher at GFSS! Pink shirt pop quiz days always had us students all in a frenzy. You were a kind, patient, and witty teacher, who challenged your students to do their best. You will be dearly missed.

Penny Yin (Former student)

Entered July 9, 2020

I will not be where I am today, without Dave Reilly who helped to mold my career path as my high school science/biology teacher. This man created a full sized board game to teach his students about evolution and i have used his diagrams to study for undergrad and med school physiology. He is one of the wittiest, kindest, and smartest man that I’ve ever met who truly invested in his students, and has touched the lives of hundreds of students at gfss. May he Rest In Peace.