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Dear Margot and family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on David's passing. He truly was a special man and left an indelible impression on all he encountered on his journey.
May your cherished memories and the love of your family be a source of comfort and strength at this difficult time.
Ken Brown
Dear Margot and family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family, we are sorry for your loss.
It was truly a pleasure to have gotten to know David.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jadranka and Branko Radic
Dear Margo,
Kit and I were saddened to hear of David's passing. We couldn't attend his service in person, but want you to know that our memories of our times with David and you will remain foremost in our thoughts and prayers. As soon as we heard, Kit commented that it was so unfortunate that we were not able to have a last Indian dinner that we so enjoyed sharing with you, along with Joanne and Charlie, who also left us too soon. In addition to being a good and loyal friend, I greatly appreciated David's support and wise counsel when I was Mayor and after in the private sector. Let's promise that as soon as this pandemic is over we make a point of doing an Indian dinner together again, to enjoy great company and fond memories.
Al Duerr and Kit Chan
Dear Margot Tim Kelly and Davie
Please know that all of my brothers and our wives share in your immense loss and mourn the passing of David. We honour Davids memory his vibrant life and incredible accomplishments .
David holds such a special in the hearts of all those who were blessed by his sage counsel humour charm warmth and friendship .
Especially my parents Pam and Hub who have both passed .
I take comfort in the belief their spirits are now rejoicing together on the other side .
Our Love to you all
Randy and Claudia Gray
Dear Margo. Janie & I were very saddened to hear of Dave's passing and we send our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We attended Dave's service today, virtually, and were very moved to hear your children speak so beautifully of their father. Dave lived a good life and he was right...love is truly all you need.
Sincerely, Janie & Bob Smith
I can see David boogying his way to his new life. So glad we could share with you today, some tears & laughter. David truely shared his love with all he met.
Hopefully we can share a toast to him soon, Margot, but in the mean time keep radiating your light and smiling over the years of memories you have of you and David, your family and friends.
Peace be with you all.
Dear Margot,
Heartfelt condolences to you and the family..a beautiful service and tribute to David this afternoon.
Hugs & Smiles,
Shirley & Les
We were so sorry to hear of David's passing. He was such a kind, patient and empathetic human being. He was a wonderful listener and had a lovely sense of humor. He was generous of spirit ..never self absorbed or ego driven. Our family always had a soft sport for David. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Chris and Carola Gray
Dear Margot and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of David. We spent many happy times with David during his visits, especially with our grandchildren, who would stop their playtime to come and sit with David while he enjoyed his espresso with the adults. He enjoyed this immensely. Few have shown the friendship and love for our family, as David did. He was a true gentleman. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered in our hearts. His accomplishments and contributions to the community were significant and will live on as true testaments of the person he was.
May the many warm memories of David keep you strong and bring you comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mara, Roberto, Susanna
Dear Margot and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family for your loss. You have lost a husband, father & grandfather but the loss to our Calgary community is just as profound. We have lost a statesman & feminist.
Edna joins me in extending our heartfelt condolences to you Margot and the rest of your family. It has been 28 years since we left Calgary but we still have fond memories of our time there. That was the second time I worked for David and the best job I had in my career at RBC. Recall many happy days , including being at your home for an occasional party and being treated royally by you and David. We know you will have your family for support in this difficult time and a boatload of terrific memories to cherish.
Al Tower
Dear Margot and Family
My sincere condolences on David's passing. I always enjoyed the opportunity of seeing David when visiting Alana and Tim. His ability to engage with people, make them feel "special" and put them at ease was a special gift. His wit made conversation memorable. A loss for all who knew and loved him.
Dena Reid
Dear Margot and Family,
Both Archie and I were very saddened to learn of David's passing and offer our sincere condolences. We both had the opportunity to work with David at Royal Bank and held him in high regard for his business acumen, his leadership insights, and the respect he held for people within the organization and outside. He demonstrated this in his genuine curiosity of their lives and careful listening and trusting counsel. Aligned with his values we saw while at Royal Bank, David was also supportive of other female trailblazers like yourself Margot and all the leadership that you and he brought to your shared interests. It was therefore special for us to reconnect with both you and David through your ongoing sponsorship of the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. I'm grateful that Tim and Alana have embraced that same path.
You and yours are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Gay and Archie
Dear Margot and the Kitchen family,
Please accept our condolences for the passing of David. Our prayers remain with the family as you deal with this loss. Many at RBC share memories of David and his involvement with the community. I hope his contributions and the impact David had on many will give you comfort during this difficult time.
Dear Margot
Dolly and I were saddened to hear of Dave' passing and we send our condolences to you and the family. I worked Dave on two occasions spanning many years and have many fond memories of those times. Family was important to him and he felt a strong sense of resposibility to his staff and the community. He will be missed.
Dolly& Roy Gieck
Dear Margot and family,
As it states in his memorial announcement David Kitchen lived a full and honored life. His kindness and generosity was evident in his philanthropic works as he walked through his life enriching his community. He is shown appreciation for his efforts through the outpouring of loving comments by his former associates and friends. David has left his indelible positive legacy with you Margot by his side. His children should be so proud.
Dear Margot,
Pat and I express our condolences to you and you family.
I really enjoyed working with David during our time at the Royal Bank.
He had a sense of fair play and a sense of humour which we all needed at one time or another.
It was wonderful to read about his many interests and skills.
Kind regards,
Verne McKay
Daer Margot and famiy.
My sincere condolences on the passing of your wonderful David. One of my best memories of David was a drive to Banff. I was awaiting cataract surgery and could not see to drive, but I had a meeting at the Banff Centre. Knowing David's passion for the organization, I boldly asked if he might casually be driving up from Calgary and could I catch a ride with him. Of course, he had no such plans, but he immediately agreed and in due course arrived at my doorstep. We had a wonderful visit there and back, punctuated with David's witty comments. He made me feel that this outing was long since planned in service of the arts.
David will be truly missed: he was a quiet but persistent community builder.
Mary Rozsa de Coquet
Dear Margot and Family, I am deeply saddened to hear of Mr. Kitchen's passing. I was very fortunate to work closely and nearby him during my years in Public Affairs at RBC. He was a gentleman. He truly cared about people and was sincere in his comments and reactions. Wrapping you in hugs when words seem too few.
Dear Margot,
How deeply saddened Joe, Lauren and I were when hearing of David's passing. We so looked forward to seeing you and David every year in beautiful Nuevo Vallarta, and regret that we weren't able to so so this past year. I am posting a few memories of times we spent with you - a Valentines dinner and enjoying OVR friends at Alatraces. The video of David truly captures his enjoyment of Mexican hospitality.
What an 'exceptional' man David was in every sense of the word. Your well written obituary truly reflects his fine character and significant attributes. Our thoughts and prayers have been with you this past year, Margot. Our sincerest condolences to your and your family as we send virtual hugs your way,
With love from Helen, Joe and Lauren Tomasik
Dear Margot and the Kitchen Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on David's passing. May your fond memories of special times together provide some comfort in such a difficult time. David set an exceptional example of leadership both within RBC and in our Community and we are better through his impact.
Dearest Margot and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your love ones. David will always be remembered in our hearts.
Sincerely Barb P.
Margot & family, I was saddened to hear of David’s passing. It is so very difficult to lose a husband and father. David was incredibly supportive of me during my career at RBC and he was especially compassionate when Jim died. Dan & I fondly remember sharing Christmas Day with you, David & your family in Mexico that first difficult year. Not having to spend that day alone was truly a blessing for both of us. Your kindness left an indelible mark on our lives. My wish for you is that you might find some peace in the arms of those you love during this difficult time.
Connie Muller
Margot and family. We are all so sorry to hear of David's passing. A sad day for the family and all his many good friends. Wish we could have spent more time with David and you, but distance always makes it harder to do. The obituary told us more of his wonderful life of travel and help extended to others in need. Our sincere sympathy. We will be participating virtually on Thursday.
Marg and Bill
Tim,
Elizabeth and I want to extend our condolences to you and your family. Such events are always difficult and painful but today's circumstances which make it more challenging for friends and family to reach out and offer personal acknowledgement and support for your sorrow, only add to a difficult time like this that we can never totally prepare ourselves for. Nevertheless, we wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and your family and hoping that the good memories far outweigh the immediate pain you must be feeling.
George and Elizabeth
Dear Margot,
We are very saddened to hear of David's passing and extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I had the opportunity on two occasions to work in close association with David and remember these times with much fondness. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Tina and Rennie Van Dalen
Margot and family
We were so sad to hear of David's passing.
I thoroughly enjoyed working with Dave during our time in Calgary.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Bill and Anita Galbraith
Dearest Margot,
Barb and I were saddened to hear of David’s passing. You have both been in our thoughts and conversations over the recent months..
I will hold dear the memory of my final handshake with David last March in Nuevo Vallarta, when with a big smile and a voice that meant it, said “ see you next year! ”.
We will miss David’s thoughtfulness, wit and cerebral converation and we mourn with you in this tremendous loss.
Hugs & Prayers,
Martin & Barb
Dear Margot,
Mr. Kitchen’s passing is a great loss to all of us who worked with him. I always called him Mr. Kitchen as I held him in such high regard. Please know you and the family are in our thoughts during this very difficult time.
Loving thoughts,
Brenda and Dave Scruton
West Kelowna
Margot and Family
Maria and I wish to offer our condolences on the passing of David. I worked with David for many years and he was a true gentleman and leader in the RBC organization. Our last time with David and you was in Puerto Vallarta about four years ago at dinner and it was great to catch up. It felt like time had stood still.
We will miss David and again offer our sympathies on his passing.
Lorne and Maria Gartner
Hello Margot and family I am very sorry for the loss of my good friend and my second father David was a great man few like the noble, kind, cheerful, loving, calm and many qualities are lacking I will always carry him in my heart my Father God will be taking care of me there in heaven I want you to take care of yourselves with love lupita Thank you for being very good people kisses for you Margot and family
Dear Margot,
Bob and I remember David with such fondness. We had some great dinners. Wonderful conversation. You both were an inspiration to us of what a wonderful marriage is. Hugs the Ormes
Dear Margot and family:
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Shirley & Ian Brownlee
Dear Margot and all of David's family, I have always held David with my utmost admiration and respect - first for his dedication to, and involvement with, so many community events and charities; his stellar business career; his genuine caring; and later as he fought his illness with such dignity and bravery for so many years. He set a brilliant example for so many, in his own quiet way.
Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss.
Marion Rogers
Margot, we were very saddened to learn of David's passing.
Bill has many fond memories of his time together with David and yourself over the years.
Perhaps David has once again found his curling partner!
Our thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Margot, Bryce and I saw of the passing of your David in the paper this morning. Please accept our deep sympathy and condolences.
We started to reminisce about our time together in Calgary. The good times and laughter came rolling back.
Bryce joins me in sending our love to you and yours at this time. Xo N
My deepest sympathy to the Kitchen family. Lou DesLauriers (Royal Bank of Canada)
Our deepest condolences to Margo and family. Both Bill and I have super memories of working with Dave especially participating as volunteers during the 1988 Olympics. May he Rest In Peace.
Bill and Frieda Rogers
My deepest condolences to Margot and all of the Kitchen family. I well remember David Sr. and know he will be missed by many. Take care. David LeGeyt.
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