Passed peacefully away in his 87th year on February 28, 2011, in the presence of his two sons. Predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Cullen and his parents Joseph Landells and Janet Ralston. He leaves to mourn his sons: Colin (D’Arcy) and Ian (Lisa); his grandchildren: Catherine, Graham, Fiona and Elizabeth and his sister Joan Wilson of London, UK. Dear family and friends in Newfoundland, Scotland and around the world will also sorely miss him. David was born in Glasgow, Scotland on November 13, 1924 and was educated at Greenock Academy and The University of Glasgow, where he served as President of the Student Representative Council 1944-45, and received his degree in Medicine in 1948. He served as Surgeon-Lieutenant in The Royal Navy 1949-54. In 1958 he immigrated to St. John’s, the home of his wife Elizabeth, where he practiced Orthopaedic Surgery for the next 45 years, until his retirement in 2003. He was Chief of Orthopaedics at the Janeway Children’s Hospital from its foundation until his retirement, and was one of the founders of the Children’s Rehabilitation Centre.
His volunteer activity included The St. John’s Rotary Club, where he served as Captain of the Stokers Group. He also served as president of The St. Andrew’s Society of Newfoundland. His innovative work in Orthopaedic Surgery was recognized internationally and he served as President of The Canadian Orthopaedic Association 1973-74. He received lifetime achievement awards from The Canadian Orthopaedic Association, The Canadian Medical Association and The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association.
Special thanks to the staffs of Elizabeth Towers, Tiffany Village and the Palliative Care Unit. Cremation has taken place. Resting at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road. Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Friday, March 4, 2011. Funeral service at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (The Kirk), 11 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2011. Donations in his memory may be made to Rainbow Riders. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guestbook, please visit www.carnells.com