It is with heavy hearts that the family announces his passing on Friday, October 4th, 2024, at the age of 93 years. Beloved father of Marianne Lyte (Gary). Proud grandfather of Bob Lyte (Casey), Megan Riggi (Phil) and Michael Lyte (Samantha) and great grandfather of Keaton, Grayson, Frances, Charlotte, Wesley, Louis, and Austin. David will be sadly missed by his brothers Alex (Evelyn) and Don (Carole) and was predeceased by his brother Ed (Pat), and sisters Ollie, and Hattie. He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Special thanks to a devoted friend Leonie Bilyk and her family.
The family is most grateful for the staff and his immediate care givers in the Allandale Village of IOOF seniors home for the care and compassion they gave Dave.
Dave was a man of many hats, started out in farming in his hometown Canora, Saskatchewan and then moved into policing in Ontario. He started his career as a motorcycle policeman and was the creator of the Elmer, the Safety Elephant program during the 70’s/80’s in schools eventually retiring as Staff Sargent with the Peel Regional Police Department. Bored at retirement, he started the installation of windows and doors, jack of all trades jobs to keep busy.
He had a passion for people, loved to tell stories, learn, and listen. He will be missed.
A small family service has taken place with Cremation and burial. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Peaceful Transition.
Condolences messages or memories of David can be left for the family at www.peacefultransition.ca
Jon and Marg Gow
Posted on: Sunday, October 20, 2024Dear Gary and Family:
Although Jon and I never knew your father-in-law we would like to offer our condolences to all the family. We have known you for over 30+ years Gary and know that this is a difficult time for the family.
Keep the memories close to your hearts. They will help you through the days. weeks and months to come.
We believe there there is another guardian angel watching over each of you.
Gone, but not forgotten.
Jon and Marg Gow
Stephen Phillips
Posted on: Sunday, October 20, 2024Staff Sergeant Dave Yakichuk was a member of the Peel Regional Police for 31 years. His service focused mostly on educating children about traffic safety and “Elmer’s Safety Rules”. He was a legend to school aged children in Mississauga and Peel for the countless appearances he made in classrooms teaching safety and organizing bike rodeos. He received many commendations and awards during his career.
When Peel Regional Police brought a talking police car to schools, the overwhelming choice for the name was “Yak-A-Chuk”, after Sergeant Dave Yakichuk. He is the only Peel officer to have a City of Mississauga Park named after him.
Dave is fondly remembered by his may police co-workers and friends.
Stephen Phillips
Posted on: Sunday, October 20, 2024Dave meeting Rick Hansen on his “Man in Motion World Tour” in Mississauga.
Stephen Phillips
Posted on: Sunday, October 20, 2024A young Dave Yakichuk, then a member of the Township of Toronto Police, teaching traffic safety to school children in 1959.