David Patrick Negus, born January 17, 1957 in Toronto, Ontario, died on April 26, 2020 in Winnipeg.
He leaves behind his spouse and partner of 41 years Debra Vanance; sister Donna Negus of Toronto; brother and sister-in-law Doug and Allison Scott of Kenora; niece-in-law Amber Scott-Diakow (Stephen); great-nephew Vaughn Diakow; great-niece Juliette Diakow – all of Winnipeg; nephew-in-law Brian Scott of Okotoks, Alberta (Kylie); and great-niece and nephew Avea and Anderson. He was predeceased by his parents Annie and Donald Negus.
Dave spent the first eleven years of his work life in Human Resources at what was Dominion Bridge, before returning to law school at the University of Manitoba. He graduated in 1994 and thereafter articled at Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson where he practiced labour and employment law and continued on as partner in the merged firm of MLT Aikins.
Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral or celebration of life. If you wish, you may honour his life with a donation to the charity of your choice or any of the following: Catholic Foundation of Manitoba, Canadian Food Grains Bank, or the Mennonite Central Committee Canada.
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Dear Debra and family,
Please accept my condolences and those of Mennonite Central Committee of Manitoba at Dave’s passing. I hope the joy of your lives together will sustain you through the sorrow of his departure, too soon.
I knew Dave as man of patient wisdom, careful advice, good humour and integrity. He was a gentleman, a fine person.
God comfort you, until grief is replaced by the loving fondness of memory.
Spent many fun summers with Dave (and Deb) at Brereton Lake. Lots of wine, Rusty Nails and golf. Rock on, my Friend.
Met Dave in our student residence at Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology, Thunder Bay, 77-79
We became good friends in our formative college years and life. Later bumped into Dave while passing through Winnipeg.
My condolences go out to Debra.
REQUIEM aeternam dona ei Domine, et lux perpetua luceat ei. Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Carl Wolkenstein