Obituaries

DAVID MCCULLOUGH

January 9, 2013

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 grandnieces 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 (H.S.C.). He remained at H.S.C. 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. Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements.   As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on January 12, 2013