DAVID ALAN GUTTMAN

Condolences & Memories (21 entries)

• 11 years later reading these lovely comments brings me some comfort, my dad was my hero and I still miss him terribly every single day. So nice to see how many lives he touched and what an impression he left. I doubt anyone visits this page anymore except me, but if anyone would like to contact me with stories or memories of him please don't hesitate to reach out to me. my email is raachelg@live.ca - Posted by: Rachel Guttman (daughter) on: Jul 30, 2025

• Have known David professionally for 22 years. He was a gifted lawyer and a devoted husband to Elizabeth. My condolences to Rachel and Daniel. - Posted by: Shelley Mitchell (friend of David and Elizabeth Guttman) on: Aug 05, 2014

• Our condolences to Rachel and Daniel, the Guttman family and friends. Dave was a fine neighbour to our family (daughter and son- in-law and grandchildren). We always appreciated his considerate friendliness. God Bless. - Posted by: Peter and Barbara DeSmedt (Westwood neighbours) on: Jul 22, 2014

• A very nice, caring, and gifted guy. He always gave in life. I'd assumed and looked forward to the next time we would meet and I would be able to enjoy his warmth. My deepest sympathies to Daniel, Rachel, and Sandor. Sadly, a bright light is now gone. - Posted by: Cory Lewis (Friend) on: Jul 20, 2014

• I have known Dave for as long as I remember. I was so shocked to hear the news and words. My earliest memory of Dave was at William Osler Elementary School. Dave was a smart kid, full of spunk and quick one liners. I recall that in grade five and six he was in the class for the gifted learners. Let's not forget Grant Park High. Dave always attended the high school dances. He loved to dance. Dave had the most amazing sense of humour. We all have so many stories, so many fun times hanging out, playing cards, crib,and laughing so hard that it hurt! My heart goes out to Dave's family and friends. I wish I could have attended his funeral to pay my respects. I know that sometime in the future, I don't know when, I will hear his never ending greeting "Hey Baby Chow Fan" and I know it will be my dear friend Dave!! Rest in peace David. - Posted by: Brenda Chamish (Friend) on: Jul 18, 2014

• It came as sad news that David was sick. I had heard through a mutual friend. All I can think is that David represented me knowing that he was sick yet his health issues never came into play. David Guttman saved my life and I am forever grateful to him for that. A friend, a true gentleman, a great father and an amazing lawyer and purveyor of the law. A brilliant man taken too early. RIP David. Our thoughts are with your kids and family. - Posted by: Jack Shapira (friend) on: Jul 17, 2014

• I always enjoyed running into you in court as we waited on a docket. We always shared a laugh or a story. I only saw you what seemed like a few short weeks ago and you were your old self. You always had a great disposition and I know my husband Randy shared some laughs with you over the course of your career. You were a good guy. My sincere condolences to your family and may you rest in peace. Goodbye Dave. We will remember you. - Posted by: Linda Minuk (Colleage) on: Jul 17, 2014

• Words cannot express the deep sorrow I am feeling since I heard the news of Dave's passing. My condolences to his family and friends. Dave and I met way back in our days at the YMHA, playing ping pong, floor hockey and a host of other shenanigans. We reconnected after high school at the UofM and that is where our friendship bonds deepened. There are many words and expressions I use today that were derived from our numerous hours laughing, and joking in the Arts Lounge. Although I moved away a number of years ago, I still heard of what the Scoop was up to through friendly greetings being passed from him through my brother to me. A testament to Dave's character and our friendship came almost 2 years ago when he arrived to pay his respects at my brother's funeral and through Shiva visits. We laughed, reminisced, talked about good times, and our lives. Although there was plenty of sadness in Dave's life, his resilience was remarkable. RIP Scoop, I shall miss talking with you about our youth and the friendly kidding and banter we had. However, you are with me in spirit through our shared laughter and good cheer, and your love of a good story. - Posted by: Harvey Minuk (Old friend) on: Jul 17, 2014

• Gutts, you were a long time good friend. Many great memories from our teens. Deeply saddened to hear of your passing, and heartfelt condolences to your children and Father. The Poz! - Posted by: Marty Rosner (Friend) on: Jul 16, 2014

• Dave, as I read your obituary I still can't believe you're gone. I'll always remember when you'd come to the office with your kids, how proud you were of them. You were so nice to work with, always making me laugh with your impressions, funny stories and quick wit. It's so unfair that you were cheated from so many decades of life and that hurts me terribly. Take care my friend, I'll see you again someday. - Posted by: Meagan Dempster (Former Legal Assistant) on: Jul 16, 2014

• Shocked at the news. Condolences to the family. The family has had so much tragedy. Although I haven't seen Dave since I moved to the United States some 30 years ago, I still consider him a friend. - Posted by: Arthur Gunn (Friend) on: Jul 16, 2014

• I haven't heard David's name in so many years but upon hearing of his passing just now it brought back some great memories of our friendship in our late teens and early 20's. My condolences to his family and friends. I am in living in Seattle and am unable to attend the funeral, but please know that I will be thinking of him and going back through my pictures to remind me of some of the great times we had, and the great times and friendships he provided to so many people. - Posted by: Daryl Gardner (Friend) on: Jul 14, 2014

• Deepest condolences to Dave's children, father (a gem of a man), and surviving family. Dave and I go so far back and the good memories are too many to convey. Mostly, I remember playing table tennis for endless hours, and grew up playing baseball together. Dave was one of a kind and I was so sad to hear of his passing. Wish I could have attended to pay my respects. Rest in peace my friend. Alav Ha'Shalom. - Posted by: Mark (Butch) Atnikov (Friend) on: Jul 14, 2014

• Friends can help each other. A true friend is someone who lets you have total freedom to be yourself - and especially to feel. Or, not feel. Whatever you happen to be feeling at the moment is fine with them. That's what true friendship amounts to - letting a person be what he really is. In 1997 David was just that for myself and family. Our friendship continued through the years and even though you have moved on, that bond will always be there. Now it's time for you to rest easy my friend. - Posted by: Robert Young (Friend) on: Jul 14, 2014

• My condolences to the Guttman family. - Posted by: Valerie Alderson (Healthcare provider) on: Jul 14, 2014

• So sorry to hear of David's passing. Such a nice caring man. Go rest high on that mountain my friend...until we meet again GB. - Posted by: Linden Johnson (friend) on: Jul 14, 2014

• Scoop/Gutts- your old nova, U of W collegiate, den on Mathers, poker, crib, backgammon, hearts. Lots of memories from our youth. Your service was a reflection of how many lives u were a part of. U were loved. Laughing with tears in my eyes remembering.... - Posted by: Clive Wightman (Friend) on: Jul 14, 2014

• Deepest sympathy to all the Guttman family on the untimely loss of your beloved son and father. Sadly, Esther (Garfinkel) Weinstein, formerly of Wpg., now of Vancouver. - Posted by: Esther Weinstein (Friend) on: Jul 14, 2014

• Gutts, So sorry I could not be there to see you off. We had fun times together in university skipping classes to do dumb stuff and talk about plans for our lives. You were instrumental in keeping me on the rails, a gift along with great belly laughs to always remember. So long Dave. We will always remember you. Greg - Posted by: Greg Rogers (Old Friend) on: Jul 14, 2014

• David began as a profesesional consultant but soon became a friend to us. He will be missed. - Posted by: Walter and JoAnn Trafton (friends) on: Jul 14, 2014

• Dave was a longtime customer of mine at Sorrento's, so sorry to hear of his passing. He will surely be missed. - Posted by: Filomena Perrault () on: Jul 14, 2014