In the comfort of his home, Dr. David Doyle passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2024. He was 80 years old.
David is pre-deceased by Beth (nee Montague), his loving wife of 40 years as well as by his parents Philip Ernest and Mary Catherine (nee MacDonell) and his brother Philip. He is survived by his daughters Jennifer and Christine (Nigel Mailman), his sister Anne Marie as well as his grandsons Matthew and Benjamin, of whom he was very proud. He will be missed by his extended Doyle, Neville, Montague and Addelman families, including his many nieces and nephews and his many friends and former associates.
He will be remembered for his gentle and loving nature which embraced not only family members and friends but also his little dog Toby, his ever-present companion.
David was a pioneer in his branch of medicine. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree at St. Francis Xavier (Antigonish, NS) and a medical degree at University of Toronto, he went on to specialize in pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
With these formidable credentials he established and became the head of the Pediatric Developmental Medicine Clinic at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, where he was respected by his colleagues and revered by his many patients as a warm, thoughtful, reassuring and kind man.
Family and friends are invited to a Visitation at Beechwood, Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services (280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa), on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 13th, 2024, in Beechwood’s Chapel at 10:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to suggest a donation to CHEO, the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Center, the Canadian Cancer Society or to St. Francis Xavier University.
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Martha Heath
Wendy and Sam Marwood
Our deepest condolences to the Doyle family. There are no words to express our sadness. He was a ray of sunshine, a kind and caring soul.
Rest in peace David. We miss seeing your smiling face everyday.
Love Wendy and Sam.
Stephen and Wendy Waxman
Dear Jen and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Cheryl Engler and Darsh Wadasinghe
Dear Christine and Jen and family,
Our deepest condolences for the loss of your father. I know he will be greatly missed.
With love and hugs.
Ken & Carol Bedford
Sad news indeed…all those who knew Dave
and Cheo are missing a truly gentle man who followed in his father’s footsteps. I had the honour of knowing Dave and his future brothers in law while at St FX. Together again with his beautiful Beth
Brian Lonsdale
David was such a wonderful man a true gentleman. My sincere condolences to Anne Marie, Christine, Jennifer and his entire family. So many wonderful memories of him to draw comfort from at this time.
Pauline Blais
David leaves a legacy of love, compassion, deep respect for humanity, a fierce devotion to children's health professionally and a robust humour as reflected in the many pictures his extended friends and family captured of him over the decades. Thank you .
Linda LeBreton
Jennifer for you and your family , I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father./ grandfather. I hope the gift of memories of good times will help give you peace and strength during this difficult time. My condolences.
Paul Bowie
I will fondly remember David as a good friend and colleague over 42 years at CHEO.
Lou Lawton
I had the pleasure and privilege of working with David at the OCTC for many years. He was a wonderful doctor and a kind, gentle, decent human being.
I first met Dave about 61 years ago when we both frequented the Montague home.I last saw him at Bob’s funeral.In the interim years,we saw each other on occasion and Dave was always the same.Quiet,kind,unassuming,,thoughtful….a true gentle man.My condolences to Dave’s immediate and extended families.