DR. DAVID
WILLIAM McCULLOUGH
June 14, 1939
– January 9, 2013
David McCullough passed away
peacefully at Riverview Health Centre on Wednesday, January 9, 2013.
Left to cherish David’s memory are
his wife of 47 years, Helen; daughter, Carol (Paul); sons, Andrew (Janis) and
Peter (Catharine); four grandsons, Sam, Ryan, Patrick and Christopher; sister,
Laura (John); brothers, Terry (Maura), Ron and Norman; sister-in-law, Liz; as
well as many nieces; nephews and grand nieces and nephews.
David was born and raised in
Belfast, Northern Ireland. He graduated from Queen's University Belfast medical
school in 1964 and qualified as an ENT surgeon in 1968. He and Helen were
married in Belfast in 1965 and went to Toronto in 1971 so David could pursue research
in microvascular surgery. Having enjoyed their time in Canada, they moved to
Winnipeg with their three young children in 1973. David began working at the
Manitoba Clinic and in 1974 he went to work at Health Sciences Centre (HSC). He
remained at HSC until his retirement in 2006. Retirement did not suit David and
in 2007, he went back to work part-time at the Manitoba Clinic. He continued to
work there until May 2012. David was a true professional. His kindness and
compassion towards his patients, their families and his fellow colleagues was
exemplary.
Throughout his life David was active.
He was a member of the Irish International Badminton Team. He also enjoyed
playing squash, tennis and golf as well as spending summers at the family
cottage. David was a member of the Winnipeg Squash Racquet Club for over 35
years and made many long lasting friendships there. He will be greatly missed
by his entire family and so many close friends.
In compliance with David’s wishes, a
private family Service will be held at a later date.
Special thanks to all the staff of
the Palliative Care Unit at Riverview for their care and assistance over the
last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Riverview
Health Centre Foundation.
Richard
Wojcik, Funeral Director of Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel & Crematorium, is in
care of arrangements, 204 – 897 - 4665.
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL &
CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 – 897 - 4665
www.wojciksfuneralchapel.com
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