Dr David Findlay Yule
1943-2021
Dr. David Yule of Riverview, NB passed away on January 4th,
2021 at Monarch Hall. Born in Glasgow, Scotland he was the
son of the late David and Jean (Findlay)
Yule.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Barbara, daughters
Alison (Todd) Scott of Riverview, Mary (Mike) Clancey of Dartmouth,
NS; son Stewart (Heather) Yule also of Dartmouth; sister Alison
Johnston of Scotland who visited regularly; grandchildren Katelyn and
Carmen Scott, Mahala and McKinley Clancey, Ruby and Laina
Yule.
David grew up in Scotland and attended Paisley Grammar
School. He maintained his ties with friends and family
through regular visits home and proudly acted as tour guide when they
came to visit him in Canada. He continued his education at the
University of Glasgow where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science
and a degree in Medicine (M.B.,Ch.B.). Following internships
in Scotland and England, he and Barbara set out on a « 1
year » adventure to work for the Grenfell Mission, an organization
that provided medical services to rural communities in northern
Newfoundland and Labrador. They enjoyed their time in St.
Anthony and Happy Valley-Goose Bay where they met many good friends
who were also far away from home. One year turned into the
next and in 1972 they moved to Halifax where he earned his license to
work in Canada (L.M.C.C.) and completed his residency in Paediatrics
(F.R.C.P) in 1976. His first job as a practicing
Paediatrician was at the Western Memorial Hospital in Corner Brook
from 1976-1980. After many moves, they settled in Riverview in 1980
and he worked at The Moncton Hospital until his retirement in 2008 and
at the Georges Dumont Hospital until 1996. They made many
good friends everywhere they lived by becoming a part of each
community. David was proud to work in Paediatrics and was
always well respected by his colleagues and the families of children
he treated. He was dedicated to his profession and was head
of the Department of Paediatrics at The Moncton Hospital and the
George Dumont Hospital at various times in his career. He
held positions with the New Brunswick and Atlantic Medical Societies,
he also mentored young physicians and served as a lecturer in the
Department of Paediatrics at Dalhousie University. He proudly received
the Certificate of Merit for New Brunswick from the Canadian
Paediatrics Society in 2009.
David worked hard but also valued his time off with family
and friends. He and his family enjoyed yearly March Break
ski trips, a tradition that continues with his children and
grandchildren. He had many hobbies including volleyball,
golf, swimming and woodworking. He and Barbara enjoyed
playing bridge and Scottish country dancing. He was also a lover of
ice cream, good books and fine whiskey.
David lived with Parkinson’s Disease for many
years. He was able to stay in his home thanks to care from
Barbara and the Extra Mural Program. In his later years he moved to
McNair Manor, then spent time at The Moncton Hospital before living
at Monarch Hall in Riverview. Living with a
progressive disease meant that he received medical care from many
healthcare workers over the years. Everywhere he went he
received excellent care and kindness and was always pleased when he
came across a familiar face from his time at the Moncton Hospital. The
family would especially like to thank the staff at Monarch Hall who
helped David and his family in his final
days.
Due to COVID – 19, a service to celebrate
David’s life will take place at a later date. His
arrangements have been entrusted to Cobb’s Funeral Home and
Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Road, Riverview (869-2007).
Donations made to Parkinson Canada or Friends of The Moncton Hospital
(Paediatric Dept) would be greatly appreciated by his
family. Online condolences may be expressed at
www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca
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19432021
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Dr David Findlay Yule 19432021..
Décès pour la Ville: Riverview, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick