It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of David Charles Onley (Toronto, Ontario), born in Midland, Ontario, who passed away on January 14, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his granddaughter Sarah; and his parents, Gwen and Charles. He is survived by : his wife Ruth Ann; his sons, Jonathan (Andrea), Robert (Natasha) and Michael (Stephanie); his grandchildren, Isabelle, Isaac, Charles, Harrison, Claire and Maxwell; and his siblings, Elaine (Allan), Richard (Sallie), Elizabeth (Jim) and Gordon (Tracy). He is also survived by his family and friends.

Donations in David's honour can be made online at: engage.utoronto.ca/DavidOnley and https://armsofjesus.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Morley Bedford Funeral Services Ltd.

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January 29, 2023

Kevin James Osborne wrote a sympathy message

“I have had some time to process the death of The Hon. David C. Onley, CM, OOnt. At first I thought, "No, this didn't happen." Then, I read the official announcement from the office of Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Ontario's current lieutenant-governor. Your Honour, thank you for your touching message about David. I offer some thoughts on the life of our friend, David. My wife, Karen and I, knew him for over 20 years. https://osborne2029.wordpress.com/2023/01/16/david-onley-believer-in-possibilities/”