Obituary for David Willett
Willett, David – Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 27, 2023 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of Carol for over 36 years. Loving father to John (Edel), Tim (Louise), Jane (Jimmy) Jaggs and Paul (Devon). Caring grandfather of Audrey (Praveen), Ross, Matt (Ivana), Taylor and Sarah.
David graduated in Engineering from Imperial College in London and retired from Acres/Hatch in 1996 after 40 years as a Civil Engineer specializing in Hydro Electric projects.
In his spare time David enjoyed many hobbies and was an active and successful athlete. He took up running in his forties and qualified for the Boston Marathon several times including running a 3:17 in 1979, and was the winner of the Buffalo NY Runner of the Year series in his age group multiple times over a 30 year period. He also participated in cycling, sailing and more recently rowing where he won the Canadian Indoor rowing championships in his age category and competed in several World Indoor rowing championships well into his eighties. He also undertook to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa in his mid-seventies.
In his retirement, David enjoyed travelling with Carol, gardening, building models, and fine dining.
Cremation has taken place. Friends wishing to pay their respects are welcome to join the family on Friday, March 10, 2023 between 2 and 4 pm at MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. A celebration of David’s life will take place at a later date. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com
David graduated in Engineering from Imperial College in London and retired from Acres/Hatch in 1996 after 40 years as a Civil Engineer specializing in Hydro Electric projects.
In his spare time David enjoyed many hobbies and was an active and successful athlete. He took up running in his forties and qualified for the Boston Marathon several times including running a 3:17 in 1979, and was the winner of the Buffalo NY Runner of the Year series in his age group multiple times over a 30 year period. He also participated in cycling, sailing and more recently rowing where he won the Canadian Indoor rowing championships in his age category and competed in several World Indoor rowing championships well into his eighties. He also undertook to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa in his mid-seventies.
In his retirement, David enjoyed travelling with Carol, gardening, building models, and fine dining.
Cremation has taken place. Friends wishing to pay their respects are welcome to join the family on Friday, March 10, 2023 between 2 and 4 pm at MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake. A celebration of David’s life will take place at a later date. Those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders). Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com