In Memory Of Blair, David

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Kane & Fetterly - Salon A
5301 boul. Decarie Blvd.
Montreal Quebec H3W 3C4
July 20th, 2021 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM


Service
Kane & Fetterly - Salon A
5301 boul. Decarie Blvd.
Montreal Quebec H3W 3C4
July 20th, 2021 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

David McCrea Parker Blair

November 16, 1964 – July 12, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of David McCrea Parker Blair on July 12, 2021, in Montréal, Québec.

David was pre-deceased by his parents McCrea and Phyllis Blair. He is survived by Mathieu Jolicœur and sons Mark and John Blair-Jolicœur; sisters, Susan (David) Wellard, Sally (Tom) Tasker and Debbie Spindler; father-in-law André Jolicœur (Ginette Tremblay); sisters-in-law Annie Jolicœur (Mathieu Duffar), France Jolicœur-Bécotte (Pascal Bécotte), Judith Voyer-Potvin (Seydou Conté); many nieces and nephews; members of his birth family with whom he recently connected, his father, Gilbert (Anna) Ducharme; his sister,  Odette Ducharme; stepbrothers, Darrin and Darryl Ducharme and Erran and Shannon Nenka; last but far from least, his beloved dog Kaya.

Growing up in Winnipeg, David graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing). He lived and worked in Toronto, and then London, England before settling in Montreal where he found joy and love.

For several years he worked for Radio Canada International and went on to a lengthy career as the business reporter for CBC Radio cross-Canada ; both positions provided him great satisfaction with work that he loved and at which he excelled.

We could list many great attributes for David but what really stands out was his dedication and loyalty to friends, family, and all those he loved. He made friends readily and touched many lives with his kindness and generosity. He was such a proud father and having his own family gave him a strong sense of worth and made his life more complete.

David’s Christian faith was important to him and sustained him through the difficult times in his life.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 20 at 4:00 p.m. at the Kane & Fetterly Funeral home chapel, 5301 Decarie Blvd., (corner Isabella). The family will receive condolences prior to the service starting at 2:00 p.m. Service will be streamed live, please contact Nicole Matiation at: nicole.matiation@gmail.com for information on the webcast. Condolences may be sent to www.kanefetterly.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice are welcome.

As his mum always reminded him: ‘’ In the world you shall have tribulation; but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.’’ – John 16:33

 

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