After a brief battle with lung cancer and a much longer one with mental illness, David passed away peacefully into the eternal arms of The Lord in the presence of his family. He leaves behind his father John Kidston, his mother Marlene Occhipinti, his older brothers John-Ralph and Paul, his nephews Sebastian, Benjamin and Hans and his niece Joy. Also remembering him are his Aunts Janet (Nova Scotia), Lillian (California), his Uncle Arthur and Aunt-Lola May (Nova Scotia), dear cousin Marlene Jones (Kamloops B.C.), his step-mother Gloria, and her large extended family of 40 years. We wish to acknowledge his dear friend Caroline Taylor for her spiritual devotion and companionship for many years and especially his during his last days.

During his final days, he was under the kind and compassionate care of the medical staff and volunteers at lan Anderson House in Oakville.

Prior to that, he had on-going support and care from many branches of Oakville Mental Health, Oakville Trafalgar Hospital and Acclaim Health both during his cancer and his ongoing challenges with mental health.

Our special thanks to Dr. Margaret Found and the team at Dorval Medical in Oakville for their on-going support for many years and especially during his final days.

Cremation has taken place and there the will be a small private service.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be donated to lan Anderson House Hospice or Canadian Association of Mental Health.

David departs us with wonderful stories and memories. We say farewell and may his soul Rest in Peace until we meet again in the loving arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.