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David Morgan Hubbel

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David Morgan Hubbel

June 26, 1965 - June 12, 2025

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.

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Cindy Sherwin - July 8, 2025

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.

Krista Oakley - July 7, 2025 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation

Dixie and John Winkworth - July 7, 2025

Morgan,Debra,John and family Our thoughts are with you all.May your many memories give you peace as you go forward. Blessings

Christy Young - July 2, 2025

Morgan, Debra and family My most sincere condolences on the passing of David. Hugs to you all

John and Carole Oosterhof - June 30, 2025

I vividly remember David. My sincere condolences to the Hubble family.

Jane - June 29, 2025

So sorry for your loss Dr. Hubbel

Lloyd and Barbara Williams, June 29,2025 - June 29, 2025

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

Martha Stewart - June 29, 2025

Dear Dr Hubble ,Debra ,John and family sending my condolences to all at this sad time .🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Migara Weerasinghe - June 27, 2025

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.

Kylie Mannion - June 26, 2025

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.

Anne Sargent - June 25, 2025

Morgan, So sorry to hear of David’s passing. My sympathies to the Hubble family.

George Cowie - June 23, 2025

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.

Beverley Slade - June 23, 2025

Dr. Hubbel, and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and yours.

Alistair France - June 23, 2025

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.

Richard Hackman - June 22, 2025

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.

Eric Giguere - June 22, 2025

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.

Rajesh - June 22, 2025

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.

Bruce Shoemaker - June 22, 2025

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.

George Lee - June 21, 2025

Dear Morgan and family, I'm so sorry about this very sad news.

Dave Hedger - June 20, 2025

Sorry to hear abot Dave. My age wow I can't believe it. We were childhood friends

Mae Leguard - June 20, 2025

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

Lisa & John Marchand - June 20, 2025

Dr. Hubbel, Debra, John and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Connie and Doug Davey - June 19, 2025

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.

Diana stuckless - June 19, 2025

Dear family so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

Jan Bangs - June 19, 2025

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.

Mark Froncz - June 19, 2025

Dr. Hubbel, Debra & John, my condolences. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

Royce, Doug and Jane - June 19, 2025 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Endowment Fund of Northumberland Hills Hospital

Pam and Jack Russell - June 19, 2025

Morgan; we are so saddened to learn of David’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Christine and Frank Russell - June 18, 2025

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

Sue Tryon - June 18, 2025

Very sorry to hear of David's passing. Condolences to the Hubble family.

Joyce and Lawrence Foster - June 17, 2025

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.

Mark Harnden - June 17, 2025

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.

Deb and Rob Thomas - June 17, 2025

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 ❤️

Brenda Rylott - June 17, 2025

So sorry to hear about David. My condolences to all at this very sad time.

Alison and Dan Stokes - June 17, 2025

Sending our most sincere and heartfelt condolences for your loss. Thinking of you at this sad time.

Haly Holmes - June 17, 2025

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

Keren Bradford - June 17, 2025

Please accept condolences of the loss of a husband,son,brother and uncle.

Greg and Cathy Rylott - June 17, 2025

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

Brenda Leonard - June 17, 2025

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

Ward & Penny Beebe - June 17, 2025

Extending condolences from our family.

Dave Williams - June 17, 2025

Morgan and family so sorry for your loss .My deepest condolances for your loss .

Donna Curtis - June 17, 2025

Morgan and family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Donna

Eunice Kirkpatrick - June 17, 2025

Dear Morgan and family, Thinking of you during this difficult time on the loss of David.

Nancy Blakely - June 16, 2025

Debra, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your family.

Maureen Mullally - June 16, 2025

My sincere sympathy to you and family.

Debra and Randy Sanders - June 16, 2025

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.

Alma andGeorge Beston - June 16, 2025

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 . 💝🤗

Julie and Dave Barlow - June 16, 2025

Dr.Hubble and family we're very sorry for your loss.

Bonnie Rusaw - June 16, 2025

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. ❤️

Damon Whitney - June 16, 2025

Morgan, Deb, John and family. My condolences on the loss of David. Thinking of all of you.

Cindy Greer & Joe Ferguson - June 16, 2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Hugs

Patricia Murphy - June 16, 2025

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.

Carolyn Farrell - June 16, 2025

Morgan, Debra & Family - My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Alanna Gordon - June 16, 2025

Dr. Hubbel and family, sorry about your loss.

Susan Giddings - June 16, 2025

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.

Linda Flindall - June 16, 2025

Morgan, Debbie, John and family, my deepest condolences on your sad loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Sincerely the Flindall family

Louise Calnan - June 16, 2025

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 🥰🙏

I CAROL LAWLESS - June 16, 2025

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.

Danielle Rock - June 16, 2025

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.

Sharon Weese - June 16, 2025

Condolences to Dr. Hubble and family.

Rick and Shirley McBride - June 16, 2025

Very sorry to hear of your loved ones passing. Cherish the memories.

Mackenzie Hamlin - June 16, 2025

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.

Dan Brooks - June 16, 2025

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.

Dana Ito - June 16, 2025

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

Jennifer Ashley - June 16, 2025

Such tragic news. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Sending love and prayers to the whole family. xo

Peter and Jennifer Riccio - June 16, 2025

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

Steve McGowan - June 16, 2025

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.

Terry / Dayle Harris - June 16, 2025

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. 🙏

Ann & Dick Raymond - June 16, 2025

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.

Ric McIvor - June 16, 2025

Sending our sincere condolences from Marion & Ric McIvor .

Beth Selby - June 16, 2025

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

Al Ruth McEachern and family - June 16, 2025 DONATION

A Memorial Donation has been made to the following charity:

Rotary Club of Cobourg (cheques payable to Robert S. Scott Charitable Trust)

Darryl Levesque - June 16, 2025

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.

Ruth McEachern - June 16, 2025

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

Shirley & Donna Sandercock - June 16, 2025

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.

Tim Andrews - June 16, 2025

Uncle Morgan, Debra & John, and the girls, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. You have my deepest sympathy!!

Marian MacDonald & Don Thomson - June 16, 2025

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.

Veronica Marriott - June 16, 2025

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. ❤️

Peter Delanty - June 16, 2025

Dear Morgan and family , So sorry to hear of the passing of David . Our sincere condolences. Peter and Suzanne Delanty .

Liz and Dean McCaughey - June 16, 2025

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.

Laura & Rene Roberge - June 16, 2025

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

Andrea Hamlin - June 16, 2025

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

Tony and Carol Farren - June 16, 2025

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

Anne and Paul Burnham - June 16, 2025

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.

Gerard & Penny Bondy - June 16, 2025

Sorry for your loss.