McDonell: David “Dave” Francis
Peacefully at his home in Loretto, on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Dave McDonell in his 63rd year, beloved husband of Fran McDonell (née: Ronan). Loving father of Colleen and Mark. Dear son of the late James Patrick and Mary Josephine McDonell. Dear brother of Martin (Jackie), John, Jim, and Ann May (Mike). Forever in the hearts of his extended family and friends. Resting at Rod Abrams Funeral Home at 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham 905-936-3477 on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James Church Colgan on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 11am. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Stronach Cancer Care Centre Newmarket or Matthews House Hospice Alliston would be appreciated by the family. www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com
Lawrence Chui says
…..an awesome colleague and friend @ FDX YYZ the past 27 years! We’ll all miss him!!
Reno DeMita says
My deepest sympathy on his passing.You always made time for Dave, he was just that kind of person!RIP
Madelyn and Hal Rutledge says
Dear Fran, Colleen and Mark
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We’ve been missing the race to the Timmy’s lineup on Sunday’s!
remington williams says
Saddened by his departure;David fostered fun and friendship at work. God’s comfort and consolation to the family.
Amanda Ranby psw says
My condolences to Fran Colleen and mark at this Difficult time Dave was a insperation to me as a client he was allways in good spirits and had a good sense of humor
Karin Appelhoff Emmons says
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your Husband, Dad, Brother, Uncle. Dave was a fighter and an inspiration to us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. Love from the Appelhoff and Emmons family.
Anna Gormley says
Dear Fran, Colleen and Mark,
I miss Dave’s incredible full hearted laughter and our lively talks over the fence.
My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Ruxandra Filip says
Dear Fran, Colleen, and Mark (and the rest of the McDonell and Ronan families),
My deepest sympathies for your loss. Thinking of you all and remembering Dave’s big, hearty laugh and his kind spirit.
Wishing I was there to hug you, but I’ll be there in spirit.
Frank Morris says
Fran, Collen & Mark, deepest condolences. I am one of the guys Dave would meet in Chatsworth on his FDX run. There wasn’t a day that went buy that we didn’t have a laugh or two. I’d tease him about being Mayor of Chatsworth after he’d come back from the coffee shop where the locals would be. It didn’t take much to get him laughing and thats what the meet point has been missing since he went off. I called him Cheech. RIP Cheech, till our paths cross again.
Sharon & Sid Cebrowski says
Dear Fran, condolences on the loss of Dave. He was a great guy we liked very much to chat and laugh with. May he rest in eternal peace. Amen.
The Prince Family says
Dear Fran, Colleen and Mark: Saddened to hear of Dave/Dad’s passing. What a trooper he was! Thinking of and praying for all of you.
John, Charlene & Rhiannon xo
Debbie & Dan Tanovich says
Our hearts grieve your loss. We will miss that hearty laugh and his great personality and his friendship.
As long as that heart remembers they never truly leave us.
Love and hugs