Contributions to the tribute of David John Werry

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Lisa, Julian, Jackson & Maddie posted a condolence

Please know that we are thinking of you Lori and you Mathew at this time. We cannot comprehend the sadness you both are feeling; the HOLE in your lives right now is deep....David was such a huge part of your lives, and this loss is unfathomable. PLEASE reach out to us when you are ready and reconnect with us! We are here for you!!! Hugs and love from us all to you both! ❤️❤️❤️

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Judy Thomas posted a condolence

Dearest Lori, my deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and Matthew during this challenging time in your lives. I am so sorry for your loss. Please let me know how I can be of support to you both. My heart to yours Judy

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Rob Michalowicz posted a condolence

I was really saddened to hear the news. I worked with David for a short time and he was always helpful, cheerful, and friendly. He always treated me and others with respect and kindness. He was truly a good person. To David's family and friends - please accept my condolences.

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Rob posted a condolence

Lori; I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of David. Your heart must be broken. I am very sorry that you are going through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Darroch Woodward posted a condolence

Lori and Matt, It was with shock and huge sadness that I heard from Ray Snook of the recent tragic accident that has so suddenly taken David from both of you. Too soon for a man who knew how to enjoy life, and whose social company I have had the pleasure of during my years when living in Ottawa; and who I had hoped to see again this winter or next year out here in BC. My heartfelt sympathy and thoughts are with you both at this time. Speak soon, when you are both ready. Darroch

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Will & Carol Rado posted a condolence

Lori and Matthew, It is with deep sadness we learned of David's passing. We enjoyed the occasions we shared in Dunrobin and found David to be a lovey guest & host. We are thinking of you both at this very difficult time. You are in our prayers, Will, Carol, Tom & Lauren Rado

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David Cross posted a condolence

I grew up on the same street with David and always valued his friendship. We remained friends after university, but lost touch after he moved out to the West Coast, so I was delighted when he re-established contact a few months ago. It's sad to lose an old friend again so soon. My condolences to Lori and Mat and the rest of his family. I never would have passed high school calculus without him.

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Gordon Stockman posted a condolence

It has been a long time since David and I worked together at the Alcan Kitimat aluminum smelter, but I certainly remember clearly what a nice guy, hard working and competent engineer, and good teammate he was there. More recently it had been a real pleasure to be in frequent email contact with him again. Lori and Mat, I imagine I can only barely begin to appreciate what a terrible shock and how hurtful this must be for you. I feel so helpless to only be able to send my greatest condolences and wish you both all the best in carrying on without him. Gordon

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Gerry and Leslie Giacomelli posted a condolence

Lori we are very sorry for your loss of David. I haven't seen Dave since the Kitimat days, but we were real glad to have met up with you again this past March. It was like time had stood still. Our prayers will be with your family.

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Kira, Robert and Eldar Judge posted a condolence

Please accept our deepest condolences for such a loss. We were friends with David here in Saskatoon and we spent time going to many events. Last one was on July 11th, 2019 to enjoy Shakespeare's Comedy of Errors. We are shocked to hear this news and will remember our lovely time together. The Judges, Saskatoon, SK

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Didi woods posted a condolence

Lori and Matthew we are all so sorry and heartbroken to hear about david. Our thought and prayers go out to you both. Much love to you both

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Henry posted a condolence

Lori: I was so shocked to here about David's passing. He was a great person, colleague and friend. Even after leaving Ottawa, we kept in touch over the phone and the internet. I will miss our conversations and his love for life.

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Brian & Debbie Anderson posted a condolence

Lori & Mathew .... there are no words that I can say that might ease your broken hearts. Brian and I were saddened by the news of David's passing. It'd hard to understand why loved ones are taken from us ... you two are in our thoughts and prayers every step of the way. I can listen anytime you want to talk. Your Old Pal ... Deb

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John & Colleen posted a condolence

We came to know David and Lori while living in Dunrobin, Ontario. From our first meeting while walking our dogs along the Stoneridge Road where they lived, to all of our time spent together since, we have such fine memories. When you meet people in life who exude exemplary qualities, one feels a sense of contentment, that we are charting the right course in our lives. David was certainly one of those people. He had a sweet, gentle and kind personality. He loved to recount a story or experience. He would be the first to jump in if you needed help. He had an innocent boy like nature about him, almost as if he never truly grew up or allowed himself to become more hardened by the experience of life's journey. You knew that you could trust him. You knew he was a valued friend. He was also so very good at staying in touch, sending occasional emails. Truthfully, far better than I have ever been. My wife is not included in that statement. Following the news of David's death, I searched for and reread a few of his brief notes to me. I wept when I read them. Sometimes in life, you do not realize the true value of something that you have until it is gone. So here is some good advice for us all. Stop, take the time to reach out occasionally as David was always so good at doing. Tell people that you love and appreciate them as he so easily and readily did. That is his legacy. I thought that I would close by sharing one of his heartfelt notes from earlier this year with others who now mourn his death. Hi John Wish the weather was better for you and your company over the holidays. I trust that you have enjoyed having family and 'being the proud Grandpa". I can picture you perfectly living the role so honestly. I'm envious but not so envious that we want Mat to advance his decision to settle down. It will happen in due time. Wish I was closer to give you a warm HNY hug and have a cigar together. I miss seeing you and Colleen, we had a great trip last spring. Truly a once of a lifetime trip making it to the Galapagos. Fond regards to the both of you. Cheers David ( on behalf of Mat , and dw )

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Khaleel Nabbie posted a condolence

I met David a few years ago in Barbados and this is one person i don't think you can forget. He can make your worst day great, his free spirit and funny tails of his own life make you just wonder if he actually takes anything serious. We had a great time in Myrtle Beach last year and you will be missed. For now you have taken the lead and soon we will all follow hoping that at least your golf game improves in heaven. Cheers buddy Khaleel

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Fraser Raven posted a condolence

Dear Lori and Mathew, my deepest and sincerest heartfelt condolences to you both. The loss of Dave, a husband, father and best friend is a truly devastating moment in one's life. We remain shocked and dismayed with Dave's passing. I first met Dave in Deep River in November 1967 while playing minor hockey and it is difficult to compress fifty two years of memories into a few paragraphs. By 1971 we were hanging out together on a regular basis and I had the privilege of being Dave's good friend. There are countless moments, memories and photos of our youth that I will cherish forever. A spur of the moment road trip in the mid-1970s to Pittsburgh to visit Kirk Vogel, pine cone picking north of Lake Superior, watching and cheering Dave on during high school gymnastic competitions, attending concerts in Ottawa, listening to music in Dave's parents living room after liberating a couple of beers from Jack's workshop fridge, attending the family cottage on Stoney Lake, water skiing on the Ottawa River in April and throughout the summer with Mike Melvin, extended one on one conversations in the family basement rec room sampling Marj's latest batch of red wine, these memories and more will not be forgotten. After high school Dave went on to McMaster University and we continued our friendship the old fashion way, by telephone and letters. In the 1980s I was living in Ottawa and Dave was for the most part living in Toronto. We spent many summer and winter weekends at Warren Ball's cottage. In the late 1980s Dave moved to Vancouver and met Lori. I was honored when Dave asked me to be the best man at their wedding, a distinction which I cherish and hold in high regard to this day. In the 1990s we remained in regular contact with one another via a new invention, the internet. In 2002, Dave, Lori and Matt moved to Dunrobin and my family and I moved to Brockville. For the next twelve years we had regular contact and visits with one another. We had a few family July 1st camping trips together (in the rain) and managed at least one golf game a year. Some great memories. Dave enjoyed life and meeting new people. He was spontaneous and had an endless supply of energy. Dave would openly talk to anyone and he did not judge people as he was always accepting of others. Dave possessed a great sense of humor and I can still hear his laugh. Dave cared for and loved Lori and Matt. He felt that he was blessed to have them in his life. Dave's passing has been a tragic loss to everyone who knew him and he is someone I will not soon forget. Lori and Matt, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace be with you Dave. Your friend always, Fraser Raven.

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David Squires posted a condolence

Dear Lori and Matthew, We are so sorry for your loss. The world lost a very good person well before his time. It is hard for me to comprehend how painful this must be. Know that we think of David, Lori and Matthew frequently. David & Jamie

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Lisa & Julian & Jackson & Maddie posted a condolence

Monday, August 24, 2020

Once again, and always, Lori (Lo-Lo) and Mathew, we are thinking of you at this time, as the anniversary of Dave's passing is upon us. Rest assured that one day we WILL be able to see you again...go camping in some of our favorite spots again...and remember the great times we had with your family over the years. In the meantime, we accept (and we love) the virtual catch-up that we can do nowadays...and we just pick up where we left off, despite the distance and time passage between us. (I remember in 1994, the internet had JUST come to Kitimat!!! Boy have we all progressed since then!) Huge hugs and lots of love and thoughts and prayers to you both this week and always.

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David Squires lit a candle

Thursday, October 17, 2019

My Memories of David Werry I met Dave in September, 1976, at McMaster University. We were both engineering freshmen living in Woodstock Hall, a men’s dorm on campus. Most students living in Woodstock arrived the week before classes started, during Frosh week, and participated in what at the time was called, “Initiation”. Hazing would be a better description. The upperclassmen scheduled a number of events designed to build camaraderie amongst us frosh while at the same time humiliating us. Our actual “meeting” took place during one of these events, the “water chug”, and I recall thinking at the time, “Dave was built like the proverbial brick sh**house.” He was short, stocky with incredibly broad shoulders developed from many years of top level gymnastics competition in Ontario. Not an ounce of fat on him. In the water chug, 10 person teams (Dave and I were on the same team) line up and the person at the head of the line would drink one pint of water from a 15 gallon container, before going back to the tail of the line. Do the math, that’s 1.5 gallons of water per person. First team to down 15 gallons wins. You can imagine the sight. After 5 or 6 glasses, most people, myself included, toss their cookies. Not Dave. I recall him saying, “This is kinda fun.” I don’t know how he could hold so much, but he never threw up. In our 3rdand 4thyear at Mac, we were neighbors, living in adjacent apartments at Bates Residence, a co-ed apartment style dorm on campus. Once every month or so, we would get together over beers to solve the worlds problems. Conversation ranged from course related (Dave liked thermodynamics while I hated it), women, political incompetence & how Canada ought to be governed, etc. He would regale me with stories of his summers at the family cottage, water skiing and crossing the border into Quebec with friends to the small settlement of Swisha to obtain beer (lower drinking age in Quebec at the time and lax enforcement of laws). I had few such fun tales and would resort instead to sharing with Dave tales of my science experiments fabricated in my basement during high school. These consisted mostly of small explosive devices that would either make a lot of noise or put on a good show like a firework display. We both ended up working in Alberta as summer interns for Chevron. I was based in Calgary while Dave was based in the field. I met him once in Drayton Valley, a very active oil patch, and Dave gave me a tour of a small oil collection facility, with oil tanks and a natural gas flare. Dave explained that hydrogen sulphide (H2S) was quite dangerous at such sites. You can smell it in low concentrations (smells like rotten eggs), but at concentrations above 100ppm it overwhelms our olfactory organs and we don’t smell it all. Dave related how he had been working on a platform next to one of these tanks and felt himself becoming overcome with H2S fumes and started to run before passing out. When he came to, he found himself in a heap at the bottom of a set of steel steps. He had been lucky to get far enough away to escape the deadly H2S fumes. At that point in our lives (university undergrad), collecting interesting signs and decorating one’s living space was popular. In Drayton Valley at the time, there was intense competition between oil companies to keep the results of their exploratory well drilling secret. Industrial spies were common. For drilling sites deemed ultra-sensitive, companies would designate a site to be a “Tight Hole”, and nobody was allowed in or out of the site. Dave was immensely proud that he was able to “liberate” one of the Tight Hole signs and it graced his walls for many years. (Check out his dorm room photo.) I have fond memories of visiting Dave, Lori and Matt in 1998 while they were living in Kittimat. Matt was very young at the time, and my kids were several years older, so I was able to share some of the tips I had learned (and since forgotten). I remember them showing me around Kittimat and thinking that it was an ideal place for a young family to start out. The scenery was spectacular, lots of outdoor activities and the community was relatively close-knit (ie, easy to find babysitters).  The last time I saw Dave was a few years ago in Saskatoon. He was then the Safety Director for a large plant that extracts brine from underground salt domes near Saskatoon. It was fascinating to get a tour of this large facility from someone so knowledgeable about all the chemical processes and equipment. The ERCO facility is one of the largest consumers of electricity in Saskatchewan, using it to break apart the ionic bonds between sodium and chlorine in common table salt and produce chlorine, hydrochloric acid and sodium hydroxide. Lots of bad stuff could happen if safety was not top of the list and Dave took his job very seriously. He walked me through the entire process from where salt water entered the plant, to watching a large tank trunk being filled with sodium hydroxide. Dave was always fun to be with, inquisitive, smart, thoughtful and thinking outside the box. He would always challenge your ideas and put forth interesting ideas of his own. In my experience, Dave was the embodiment of, “Work hard, play hard.” Dave, we miss you.

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David Squires posted a condolence

Thursday, October 17, 2019

Dear Lori and Matthew, We are so sorry for your loss. The world lost a very good person well before his time. It is hard for me to comprehend how painful this must be. Know that we think of David, Lori and Matthew frequently. David & Jamie

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Fraser Raven posted a condolence

Thursday, September 19, 2019

Dear Lori and Mathew, my deepest and sincerest heartfelt condolences to you both. The loss of Dave, a husband, father and best friend is a truly devastating moment in one's life. We remain shocked and dismayed with Dave's passing. I first met Dave in Deep River in November 1967 while playing minor hockey and it is difficult to compress fifty two years of memories into a few paragraphs. By 1971 we were hanging out together on a regular basis and I had the privilege of being Dave's good friend. There are countless moments, memories and photos of our youth that I will cherish forever. A spur of the moment road trip in the mid-1970s to Pittsburgh to visit Kirk Vogel, pine cone picking north of Lake Superior, watching and cheering Dave on during high school gymnastic competitions, attending concerts in Ottawa, listening to music in Dave's parents living room after liberating a couple of beers from Jack's workshop fridge, attending the family cottage on Stoney Lake, water skiing on the Ottawa River in April and throughout the summer with Mike Melvin, extended one on one conversations in the family basement rec room sampling Marj's latest batch of red wine, these memories and more will not be forgotten. After high school Dave went on to McMaster University and we continued our friendship the old fashion way, by telephone and letters. In the 1980s I was living in Ottawa and Dave was for the most part living in Toronto. We spent many summer and winter weekends at Warren Ball's cottage. In the late 1980s Dave moved to Vancouver and met Lori. I was honored when Dave asked me to be the best man at their wedding, a distinction which I cherish and hold in high regard to this day. In the 1990s we remained in regular contact with one another via a new invention, the internet. In 2002, Dave, Lori and Matt moved to Dunrobin and my family and I moved to Brockville. For the next twelve years we had regular contact and visits with one another. We had a few family July 1st camping trips together (in the rain) and managed at least one golf game a year. Some great memories. Dave enjoyed life and meeting new people. He was spontaneous and had an endless supply of energy. Dave would openly talk to anyone and he did not judge people as he was always accepting of others. Dave possessed a great sense of humor and I can still hear his laugh. Dave cared for and loved Lori and Matt. He felt that he was blessed to have them in his life. Dave's passing has been a tragic loss to everyone who knew him and he is someone I will not soon forget. Lori and Matt, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace be with you Dave. Your friend always, Fraser Raven.

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Khaleel Nabbie posted a condolence

Monday, September 16, 2019

I met David a few years ago in Barbados and this is one person i don't think you can forget. He can make your worst day great, his free spirit and funny tails of his own life make you just wonder if he actually takes anything serious. We had a great time in Myrtle Beach last year and you will be missed. For now you have taken the lead and soon we will all follow hoping that at least your golf game improves in heaven. Cheers buddy Khaleel

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John & Colleen posted a condolence

Monday, September 16, 2019

We came to know David and Lori while living in Dunrobin, Ontario. From our first meeting while walking our dogs along the Stoneridge Road where they lived, to all of our time spent together since, we have such fine memories. When you meet people in life who exude exemplary qualities, one feels a sense of contentment, that we are charting the right course in our lives. David was certainly one of those people. He had a sweet, gentle and kind personality. He loved to recount a story or experience. He would be the first to jump in if you needed help. He had an innocent boy like nature about him, almost as if he never truly grew up or allowed himself to become more hardened by the experience of life's journey. You knew that you could trust him. You knew he was a valued friend. He was also so very good at staying in touch, sending occasional emails. Truthfully, far better than I have ever been. My wife is not included in that statement. Following the news of David's death, I searched for and reread a few of his brief notes to me. I wept when I read them. Sometimes in life, you do not realize the true value of something that you have until it is gone. So here is some good advice for us all. Stop, take the time to reach out occasionally as David was always so good at doing. Tell people that you love and appreciate them as he so easily and readily did. That is his legacy. I thought that I would close by sharing one of his heartfelt notes from earlier this year with others who now mourn his death. Hi John Wish the weather was better for you and your company over the holidays. I trust that you have enjoyed having family and 'being the proud Grandpa". I can picture you perfectly living the role so honestly. I'm envious but not so envious that we want Mat to advance his decision to settle down. It will happen in due time. Wish I was closer to give you a warm HNY hug and have a cigar together. I miss seeing you and Colleen, we had a great trip last spring. Truly a once of a lifetime trip making it to the Galapagos. Fond regards to the both of you. Cheers David ( on behalf of Mat , and dw )

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Brian & Debbie Anderson posted a condolence

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Lori & Mathew .... there are no words that I can say that might ease your broken hearts. Brian and I were saddened by the news of David's passing. It'd hard to understand why loved ones are taken from us ... you two are in our thoughts and prayers every step of the way. I can listen anytime you want to talk. Your Old Pal ... Deb

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Henry posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Lori: I was so shocked to here about David's passing. He was a great person, colleague and friend. Even after leaving Ottawa, we kept in touch over the phone and the internet. I will miss our conversations and his love for life.

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Didi woods posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Lori and Matthew we are all so sorry and heartbroken to hear about david. Our thought and prayers go out to you both. Much love to you both

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Gerry and Leslie Giacomelli posted a condolence

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Lori we are very sorry for your loss of David. I haven't seen Dave since the Kitimat days, but we were real glad to have met up with you again this past March. It was like time had stood still. Our prayers will be with your family.

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Gordon Stockman posted a condolence

Monday, September 9, 2019

It has been a long time since David and I worked together at the Alcan Kitimat aluminum smelter, but I certainly remember clearly what a nice guy, hard working and competent engineer, and good teammate he was there. More recently it had been a real pleasure to be in frequent email contact with him again. Lori and Mat, I imagine I can only barely begin to appreciate what a terrible shock and how hurtful this must be for you. I feel so helpless to only be able to send my greatest condolences and wish you both all the best in carrying on without him. Gordon

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David Cross posted a condolence

Monday, September 9, 2019

I grew up on the same street with David and always valued his friendship. We remained friends after university, but lost touch after he moved out to the West Coast, so I was delighted when he re-established contact a few months ago. It's sad to lose an old friend again so soon. My condolences to Lori and Mat and the rest of his family. I never would have passed high school calculus without him.

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Tuesday, September 3, 2019

David John Werry

May-01-1957 - August-27-2019

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