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WRIGHT, DAVID FREDRICK

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With sorrow we announce the passing of David F. Wright at the Algoma Residential Community Hospice on Sunday October 5, 2008 He will forever be loved by his daughter Elizabeth McLelan (Gary) and his grandchildren Anna, Tim and Fraser. Beloved son of the late Hugh and Harriet Wright and dear brother of Margaret Peterson (Al) , Jack Wright and the late Grace Wright. David will be remembered as a teacher and Principal for the Algoma District School Board and particularly for establishing the William Wright Memorial Pet Cemetery on St. Joseph Island. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Peters Anglican Church, Douglas St., Friday October 10 th at 2p.m. with Rev. John Swain officiating. Cremation has taken place and interment in the family plot at Greenwood Cemetery will take place at a later date. In memoriam donations to the Canadian Down Syndrome Society or ARCH would be appreciated.
The Wright family would particularly like to express their gratitude to Margaret Peterson, Kim Bowerman, Beth Grimard, the staff at ARCH and Rev. Bill Stadnyk for the care, compassion and support shown to them and to David during his long illness. Messages of condolence available online at www.osdfuneral.com.