DAVID TAKACS April 15, 1962 – April 26, 2017 Succumbed to the complications of a 23-year battle with scleroderma, on Wednesday, April 26th. Cherished and deeply loved by his devoted wife, Ann Boyd, his sisters Paula, Andra and Dana; loved and missed by his mother-in-law Elizabeth Boyd, brothers-in-law Randy Boyd, Lindsay Boyd (Cindy) and Bryan Davies and numerous cherished members of the Takacs, Boyd and Ivan clans. Loved and predeceased by his parents Joe and Paula (Ivan) Takacs and his sister-in-law Debbie. David was born in Windsor, Ontario, where he spent most of his formative years. Schooling included Ridley College and the University of Windsor, where he met the love of his life, Ann Boyd. Together they became elementary school Teachers and settled in the Waterford, Ontario area, where they lived together with their numerous feline companions until his death. David’s teaching career was cruelly ended prematurely when he was diagnosed with scleroderma in 1995. Despite being unable to work after that time, David continued to engage and delight family and friends with his knowledge of astronomy, love of music and his amazing sense of humour. His gentleness, optimism and love of life, despite the medical adversity he encountered, inspired everyone. David’s family is very grateful to the many caring medical and support staff who assisted with his medical and home needs over the past twenty years – too numerous to identify individually here. Cremation has already taken place, with a celebration of David’s life to take place at a later date. Event details will be announced at southcoastfuneralservice.com In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Scleroderma Society of Ontario www.sclerodermaontario.ca