David Wylie
January 29, 1964 - September 4, 2024
Funeral Details: A Celebration of Life for David is planned for: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 4 pm to 7 pm Tiff’s Bar & Restaurant 29 Anne St. S. Barrie
David, a man of super-human strength and an even stronger pain threshold, lost his hard-fought battle with pneumonia after a courageous seven-year fight against cancer.
David was a source of joy and fun. He never asked for help but was always the first to offer it. He kept his feelings deep inside but always asked how everyone else was doing.
Known affectionately as “McGyver” for his ability to fix almost anything, David’s resourceful use of duct tape was legendary. Nicknames were a big part of the Wylie experience, and Dave’s high school teachers even thought his real name was Floyd.
His cottage was his passion and happy place, where he could putter and fix things, sit by the fire, entertain on his deck with a few beers, listen to the sounds of the river and the loons on the lake at Wylie World. Likely with some music going – Tragically Hip, Rush, Phil Collins and his beloved country music.
David loved to cook and try new things on the BBQ. He claimed to be the Family Rib-off champion, a title the family reluctantly agrees was true.
A lifelong Maple Leafs and Bills fan, optimistic that this would finally be the year.
He was a devoted father, coaching his daughter Erin’s hockey teams and fixing her cars, and was immensely proud of his son Shaun joining the OPP police force.
Dave loved movies and could recite lines from “The Flintstones” (The Barney Copter), “Star Trek” (“I am for you, McCoy”), “Monty Python” (“Oh sir,…its only wafer thin”) and “Bugs Bunny” (Abraca-pocus).
He had a legion of friends and was a loyal and true friend, always making everyone feel welcome and included. He was always the first to try something new with his familiar “sure,” which sounded a lot like “shhhhiuuurrrrrrr.”
Dave loved his job and was proud of his work at Prodomax in Barrie, where he showcased his supreme “Mr. Logistics” skills, keeping many balls in the air and things running smoothly in a complex and changing environment. He had immense respect for his team and his many vendor relationships.
David leaves behind his precious mom, Barbara, and joins his dad, John, who passed away in 2019. He is right now having a Jameson with his Dad and getting ready to laugh since he had all the punch lines memorized for John’s jokes.
He leaves a gaping hole for his big brothers, Brad and Bob, and his sisters-in-law, Lesley “Unca” and Kathy. Cindy, David’s ex-wife, has remained a friend and huge support for Dave.
His sweet and cherished little dog, Harley, his shadow, will miss him dearly and all the endless games of fetch they would play together.
In recent years, Dave reconnected with his high school crush, Sylvie. They were a cute and loving couple with many plans to retire together – Sylvie and “Charlie,” as she called him – to play with their dogs and enjoy life. Such a sad change of events.
Most of all, he will be deeply missed by his adored and adoring children, Shaun and Erin. They were his world, best friends, confidantes, and supporters. They have witnessed the trauma and pain that cancer brought to their family, showing maturity and empathy beyond their years.
Incredible thanks to the medical team at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre in Barrie, especially the brilliant and compassionate team in the ICU, who tried every magic potion and trick available to help David while kindly dealing with his large fan club.
Thank you to everyone who offered support, a shoulder, a box of tissues, all the food and so much love during this sad and terrible time.
Our Dave had so many dreams and plans with Shaun and Erin that were put on hold because of his previous battles with cancer and our time of COVID. We kindly invite you to join Dave’s community in making a donation to allow Dave to deliver on those dreams – we know Dave will be with them in spirit every step of the way. Your contribution will help bring Dave’s dreams to life.
A Celebration of Life for David is planned for:
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 from 4 pm to 7 pm
Tiff’s Bar & Restaurant
29 Anne St. S. Online
Barrie ON L4N 2C5
p. 705.727.9060
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.peacefultransition.ca
Peaceful Transition Simcoe
Ilene Hollander
Posted on: Saturday, September 7, 2024Mike and I send our deepest condolences. Our thoughts are with Slyvie and Dave’s family during this difficult time.
Laura Clark Nelson
Posted on: Saturday, September 7, 2024Dave was such a great guy! Praying for all of you and sending you all love!
Wendy Wright
Posted on: Saturday, September 7, 2024Oh Sylvie what to say. I’m so very sorry to hear this news. I know how excited you were to find Dave again. Reflection on your time together will bring you solace I hope.
Matthew Tayler
Posted on: Saturday, September 7, 2024Dave was an awesome neighbour and friend and was always great to my three boys and would always take us to the colts games anytime he had the box from work. Shaun and Erin are a true reflection of the person Dave was and he will always be remembered but the world has lost great one. Dave I hope you look down and you’re proud of the legacy you have left not just with me and my kids but with your kids as well. I’ll miss you buddy.
Sandra Milich
Posted on: Saturday, September 7, 2024My condolences to you and Dave’s family. I am so sad to hear this news. I hope you are coping okay. May he rest in peace.
Derrick L Wagner
Posted on: Sunday, September 8, 2024My condolences to family.
Lost a great friend,
Many great conversations,lots of laughs.
Never forgotten my friend.
Christopher Cluett
Posted on: Monday, September 9, 2024While i have only known Dave for the 2 odd years I have been at prodomax, he always seemed to be in a good mood and there was always a good chat whenever I saw him. He was always incredibly helpful no matter what the situation or what was needed. I know from our chats he was very proud of his kids and all they have accomplished. It was a true shock when I heard the news of his passing. Dave was a wonderful person, and will be sorely missed.
Craig Burns
Posted on: Monday, September 9, 2024Dave, or rather “Wylie Coyote” as I referred to him as, was my best friend and confidante for many years, as we worked together to resolve any and all Maintenance issues.
Dave and I would discuss life and personal things going on with one another, and make each other smile and laugh, no matter what was going on in our lives.
Daves love for not only his two children, but his sidekick Harley, was simply put…… Dave’s whole heart invested in all 3.
I have never ever loved a man so sincere, caring, respectful, giving, and loving, as my true friend Dave.
I am destroyed that he is gone, as I had just seen Dave in his final two weeks on this planet….and his memory and his friendship with me I will never ever forget.
God Bless you David Wylie, as your undying friendship, and unselfish attitude, made me a better man for knowing you. I wish now I would have spent the time to teach you how to flyfish, as you had requested.
When I get upstairs, we will Flyfish together, and the Spice Box is on me.
I love you brother…… and will never forget you…. Ever.
🙏✝️☮️❤️
Eden Lawrence
Posted on: Tuesday, September 10, 2024My deepest condolences to Dave’s family, friends and loved ones. I never knew Dave personally, but through conversations with his amazing partner Sylvie, about how they reconnected and how they cherished the moments they spent together, I feel like I got a glimpse of what a loving and caring person that Dave was. May his memory be a blessing.
Sonia Daigle
Posted on: Thursday, September 12, 2024Oh my incredible brother-from-another-mother…. I have no words to describe how much you brought to me & everyone around you. In a world where we are often overlooked, you always made me feel “seen”. When we got together at the cottage your questions “how are you? what’s going on?” were never just congenial – always asking me the tough questions to get the real answer. You were the very definition of an authentic human. I’m going to miss you – your giggle (oh your great giggle!!), our crazy event planning after a (great) bottle of wine, your texts of “what can I bring for de-ssert?” and the joy you always brought to any room. Rest easy my fine friend, the real estate value in Heaven just skyrocketed with you joining the neighbourhood.
Jonathan Malone-McGrew
Posted on: Saturday, September 21, 2024Sending you all love, healing and strength. May your memories of Dave burn bright.
George Dragasevich
Posted on: Sunday, September 22, 2024My condolences go to Dave’s family. I reconnected with Dave in 2017. I moved to Australia in 1988. We were high school buddies with our mutual friends Ray and bob. So many great memories and I still remember new years in 1988 at his cottage. He was always there for you. A great family man who lovingly talked about his kids. Dave and I both had cancer. We talked about our diagnosis and how we managed. He was and always was a fighter. He will always be to me a great friend. May heaven welcome him with open arms. His legacy lives on