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After a brief illness, at his home, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, with his wife Alee by his side.
David was the son of Morgan and the late Joan, brother of Debra (John) Leguard and much adored uncle of Sydney, Ainsley and Chloe. David will also be dearly missed by many friends and co-workers spanning the globe, and his special Cobourg friends John and Andrea Hamlin.
David was born and raised in Cobourg and attended Thomas Gillbard, CDCI West, Trinity College School and York University.
With a Masters Degree in Environmental Studies, David spent 20 years in Thailand and almost 20 years in Cambodia working through international non-governmental organizations helping Indigenous communities deal with environmental challenges.
David was an active researcher and published author on issues relating to the environment and development in the Mekong Region.
In recent years, David spent a few months each year visiting in Canada and working towards bringing Alee for a visit.
David was a font of knowledge, speaking several languages and enjoyed discussing a wide range of topics. He will be remembered for his quick wit, intelligence, and legendary cooking. His gentle personality was a gift to his family and friends.
Funeral arrangements have been made in Cambodia.
Morgan, Debra, John and family sincere condolences to all. I remember David during our public school days at Thomas Gillbard and CDCI West. Lots of great memories.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation
Morgan,Debra,John and family Our thoughts are with you all.May your many memories give you peace as you go forward. Blessings
Morgan, Debra and family My most sincere condolences on the passing of David. Hugs to you all
I vividly remember David. My sincere condolences to the Hubble family.
So sorry for your loss Dr. Hubbel
Dear Morgan, Debra and girls - So sorry to hear about David's passing. What a shock! I'm sure you are very proud of his accomplishments and he will be remembered by all who knew him. I know Joan used to look forward to his culinary skills when he was home for a visit. Please accept our sincere condolences to all in the family. Lloyd and Barbara
Dear Dr Hubble ,Debra ,John and family sending my condolences to all at this sad time .🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dave was a good friend from TCS and I have many fond memories of his time there. I am especially glad that we had some time to catch up after many years at our 40th reunion in May 2024. He was one of the good ones and I am blessed to have had the opportunity to have known him. May he rest in peace and blessings to his entire family and I am truly sorry for your loss. I am still in disbelief.
My heartfelt condolences go out to Dave's family and loved ones. I have so many fond memories of our conversations, his easy warmth, and his quiet wisdom. Reading through the other messages, it’s clear that Dave touched the lives of so many.
Morgan, So sorry to hear of David’s passing. My sympathies to the Hubble family.
So many good memories. I will miss your wit and insight and sense of humour. Your presence will continue to be felt among those many, many people whose lives and communities were positively impacted by your work, scholarship and companionship and friendship. Rest in peace.
Dr. Hubbel, and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and yours.
Dave was a much loved pal from TCS. Always a pleasure and cheerful chap. Lost contact ages ago, last seen at a Mexican restaurant with Faller, Armstrong and Bridgewater in Toronto. Best wishes to his family.
My sincere condolences to all the family and friends of Dave. After arriving in Thailand as a volunteer and meeting Dave, I was in awe of his dedication in support of local communities seeking justice in the face of dispossession and repression. His words (spoken and written/"Watershed Journal") and actions inspired a young generation of activities and deeply impacted my own views and direction and continue to do so. Thanks Dave. I and many others will miss you.
My deepest of condolences to the family and all his friends. Dave was a great friend to me at Trinity! I have nothing but fond memories of him. So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
Very sad to know about Dave’s passing. He was a good friend of many years, a kind, gentle person, with a lot of humour and laughter. Our paths first crossed in Thailand where we arrived just a few months apart, two newcomers drawn to environmental struggles in the Mekong Region. Soon we were working side by side to produce the ‘Watershed’ magazine about ecology and the local communities in the region. I recall many boat trips with him in the Mekong, the Mun and the Se San Rivers, learning about local struggles and turning them into powerful stories. He was always warmly welcomed and loved wherever he went. Both his writing and his editing skills were not just brilliant, he gave a voice for the voiceless, driven by his deep passion for ecological justice.
I'm very sorry to hear this sad news. Dave was a close friend and colleague and we collaborated on many projects over many years in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia. He had a fierce love for the people and environment of the Mekong region, was skilled at research and analysis, and retained an inspiring and profound commitment to doing what he could to support people and movements fighting for environmental justice.
Dear Morgan and family, I'm so sorry about this very sad news.
Sorry to hear abot Dave. My age wow I can't believe it. We were childhood friends
Dear Hubbel family So sorry for your loss of David , a friend once sent me this. Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day Unseen , unheard but always near Still loved , still missed and very dear. Love Mae
Dr. Hubbel, Debra, John and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dr. Hubbel, Deb, John and family, Our sincere condolences for your loss. May fond memories bring you comfort at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dear family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Very sorry to hear of your loss. David was very nice to chat with in the hallways of the West High school. My sincerest condolences to the Hubbel family. Thinking of you.
Dr. Hubbel, Debra & John, my condolences. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Endowment Fund of Northumberland Hills Hospital
Morgan; we are so saddened to learn of David’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Morgan, Frank and I are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts go out to you and your family at this sad time. Christine and Frank
Very sorry to hear of David's passing. Condolences to the Hubble family.
Lawrence and I want to express our sincere sympathy to Morgan and family on the tragic loss of David. Please know our prayers are with you.
Sorry to hear about David’s passing. Spent good times at the Hubbles swimming and eating grapes off the vines. Sounds like David committed himself to helping others. Rest in peace David.
So very sorry for your loss Deb and family 💔!! Sounds like your brother was a very special man who made a real difference and will be missed by so many ❤️
So sorry to hear about David. My condolences to all at this very sad time.
Sending our most sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.
I am sincerely sorry and send heartfelt condolences to the entire Hubble family for the loss of David. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Haly
Please accept condolences of the loss of a husband,son,brother and uncle.
Dr. Hubble, Debra and the entire Hubble family. My sincere condolences on the passing of David. I was shocked to read this. We started kindergarten together and remained friends throughout high school. Dave was a lot of fun to be around, It sounds like he made a huge contribution that positively effect those in need. RIP
Dear Dr. Hubbel, Debra, John, Sydney, Ainsley, Chloe, and Alee. I extend my heartfelt sympathy to all of you. May you find solace and comfort during this time of loss and sadness. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Brenda
Extending condolences from our family.
Morgan and family so sorry for your loss .My deepest condolances for your loss .
Morgan and family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Donna
Dear Morgan and family, Thinking of you during this difficult time on the loss of David.
Debra, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
My sincere sympathy to you and family.
To Hubbel Leguard family, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of David. He will be missed by many. Our thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time.
Dear Morgan and Family, We know that you will feel the loss of your son David and miss him greatly. Our hearts go out to you, David’s sister Debra, and his nieces and nephews and wife Alee in Cambodia. We know that he made a significant contribution to improving life for many Cambodians and before that, Thai people, through his environmental improvement work . 💝🤗
Dr.Hubble and family we're very sorry for your loss.
Dr. Hubbel & family, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. May you somehow find the strength to manoeuvre the sadness & hold on to all the loving memories. Thinking of each of you. ❤️
Morgan, Deb, John and family. My condolences on the loss of David. Thinking of all of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Hugs
Dr. Hubbel, Alee and all the Family: I am so sorry for your loss of David. He sounds like a very kind, caring and incredible gentleman who worked for the good of mankind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Morgan, Debra & Family - My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dr. Hubbel and family, sorry about your loss.
Dr. Hubbel, Debra and family. Heartfelt condolences on your terrible loss. May your memories help sustain you in this very sad time. Sending prayers to everyone.
Morgan, Debbie, John and family, my deepest condolences on your sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely the Flindall family
Our heartfelt condolences are with you all. We know this cannot be an easy time for you but keep his memories close to your hearts. Thinking of you 🥰🙏
Morgan and family, I am truly sorry for the profound loss of your son. Thinking of you at this very sad time for your family.
Dr. Hubbel, Debra, John, Sydney, Ainsley, Chloe and Alee, my deepest condolences to each of you at this difficult time. I know your closeness, remembering stories and good times together will help you through this journey. May you find strength and comfort knowing so many are holding you all in their thoughts and prayers.
Condolences to Dr. Hubble and family.
Very sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Cherish the memories.
Mr. Hubble, Deb, John, Sydney, Ainsley and Chloe, there are no words to truly describe the magnitude of Dave’s passing. He will be missed by the entire Hamlin family - we all feel fortunate to have spent time with him while he was home last summer. Growing up, I always looked forward to Dave’s visits home because it meant hearing endless stories as he reminisced with my parents (and him convincing my siblings and I, as children, to try different vegetarian foods like tofu lasagna). Sending all of my love, hugs, and thoughts to you during this difficult time.
Dear Morgan, Debra and the entire Hubbel family: My sincere condolences on your loss of David. I have many fond memories of spending summers with my childhood friend.
Morgan, Debra, John, Sydney, Ainsley & Chloe, We are so sad to hear this news. Heartfelt condolences on your great loss. Prayers of peace & comfort over your family, during this difficult time. Sending Love, Ian & Dana
Such tragic news. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to the whole family. xo
Dear Debra, John, Sydney, Ainsley, Chloe, We are very sorry for the loss of your brother David. Our sincerest condolences and prayers. Pete and Jennifer
My condolences to the Hubble family and Debra Legaurd on the lost of a son and brother. May he rest in peace and the memories of David last a life time.
Deb, John and Family, we are so sorry to hear this news. I remember Dave well from High school and playing hockey together. He was always a great guy. Sending our Condolences and deepest sympathy. 🙏
Morgan and Family. So sorry to hear of David's passing. I hope you wonderful memories will help to carry you through these most difficult days.
Sending our sincere condolences from Marion & Ric McIvor .
Dear Morgan, Deb, John, Sydney, Ainsley and Chloe, My sincerest condolences on David’s passing. May your loving memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Beth
A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:
Rotary Club of Cobourg (cheques payable to Robert S. Scott Charitable Trust)
Dear Morgan and Deb, Please accept my condolences on the passing of Dave. I always remember the great times we shared in High School!! Dave is in my thoughts.
Morgan Deb John Sydney Ainsley Chloe and Alee. We too are so heartbroken to hear of Dave’s passing. Sending our deepest sympathy along with prayers for strength peace and comfort in the days and weeks ahead. He will be so missed in our family circle. Love Al and Ruth
Dear Morgan and family, So very sorry to hear of David's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time and we offer our deepest sympathies.
Uncle Morgan, Debra & John, and the girls, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy!!
Debra, John and family, our sincere condolences on the loss of your brother, brother in law, son and uncle. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Morgan, Debra, John, Sydney, Ainsley, Chloe and Alee, I am so deeply saddened by the loss of your kind David; he will be missed and mourned by many. Heartfelt condolences to all. ❤️
Dear Morgan and family , So sorry to hear of the passing of David . Our sincere condolences. Peter and Suzanne Delanty .
So sorry to read this. We didn't know David but see that he was a wonderful human being. Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Morgan & family, you have our deepest condolences on your Son’s passing. We can’t think of a more tragic death than your Child. May he RIP
Morgan, Deb and family, We are still in disbelief. Please know that we are grieving with you all. Life won’t quite be the same. He will be greatly missed by our entire family John & Andrea
Dear Morgan and family we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your David. Sending our deepest sympathy and love at this difficult time. Love. Tony and Carol
Dear Morgan, Deb, John, Sydney, Ainsley, Chloe and family, It is hard to imagine the range of overwhelming emotions that might be with you at this time. We want to extend our sincere sympathy at this time of loss. We wish you strength and peace.
Sorry for your loss.