David Huitson

David Huitson died on June 22, 2018, at St. Michael’s Care Centre in Burnaby. Born in Tynemouth, England, on November 21, 1936, to Alexander Huitson and Henrietta Stroud Huitson, he was raised and educated in England. He came to Canada in 1966 as part of the first wave of instructors at the newly opened Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. He then followed a number of pursuits, including writing while living an idyllic life on a Mediterranean island, heading an arts council in Burnaby, and sitting in a film classifier’s chair for several years. When he retired in 1995, he dedicated himself fully to his true passions of reading and travelling. And his Thursday lunches with dear friends. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his daughter, Katie, son-in-law, Jacobo, his beloved grandchildren, Mateo and Emilia, his brother John and family, and many friends. He was truly happy to join his family with Jacobo’s Mexican family in 2010. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and wit and for his stoicism during many years of health challenges. The family wishes to express special thanks to the friends, family members, and amazing care givers, who made David’s last years happy ones. David requested no funeral service, but you may honor his memory with a donation to BC Children’s Hospital.