Dr. David E. Torrance
1951-2020
David Emmons
Torrance, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on
Sunday, November 8, 2020 surrounded by his loving
family.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the
son of Elizabeth Emmons Torrance and the late Daniel James Torrance,
M.D.
He earned his degrees from Washington
and Lee University, Brown University, and his PhD from
Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario. Kingston
held a special place in his heart for this is where he learned to
sail, where he started teaching history, and where he met and married
his beloved Elizabeth.
He was a respected professor and
scholar, and David published a significant work on Lord Selborne in
South Africa and made many contributions to ongoing research on
British imperial policy. More than anything, teaching was
his passion and he enjoyed every day of his career in the History
Department of Mount Allison University. He had a unique ability of
being able to draw out the very best from his students. He instilled a
drive for knowledge, laughter, and integrity in all who knew
him.
Above all he cherished his time with his
family.
In addition to his mother, David will be
profoundly missed by his wife, Elizabeth, his children, Beth,
Margaret, Alice, Charles, and his brother, Jim Torrance (Cindy); and
Jim’s children, Tina and Danny. He will also be lovingly
remembered by his extended family, his nieces and nephews,
his friends, his colleagues, and his students.
We are so grateful for the care and
compassion that David received from the Extra-Mural Team and
from all his health professionals.
A funeral service will be held at 2pm on
Friday, November 13th at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Church, Sackville. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, David’s
funeral service will be by invitation only, but it may be watched via
Live-stream by visiting David’s obituary on
www.jonesfuneralhome.ca
After the internment, a reception will
be held at David’s home from 4:30-8:30pm, 1 British
Settlement Road, to which all are welcome as we follow the NB
government’s rules for COVID.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory
of David may be made to the David Torrance Fund at Mount Allison
University.
Arrangements are under the care and
guidance of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge
Street, Sackville (506-364-1300). Sharing of memories and
condolences may be sent to the family by visiting David’s online
memorial at www.jonesfuneralhome.ca or through the Jones Funeral Home Facebook
Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Sackville, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick