SYDNEY DENNIS WHITE DAVY

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SYDNEY DENNIS WHITE DAVY March 29, 1935 - May 30, 2007 Peacefully, with his children and grandchildren by his side, Sydney passed away at his home at the age of 72. Sydney was predeceased by his father Sydney Robert; mother Emma; eldest child Kathleen, and first wife Sheila. He is survived by his children, Syd (Susan), Liza (Bruce), James, Ivy (John), Derrick (Angie); grandchildren, Stephen, Pamela, Bryden and Kaitlyn, former wife Edith, and his special friend Lucie. Sydney was a sports enthusiast. In his 20's he was the undefeated Manitoba / Saskatchewan lightweight amateur boxing champion. He spent many years coaching hockey and football, and passed on his love of those sports to his sons. He worked for the CNR for 35 years. After his retirement, he devoted all of his time to the Royal Commonwealth Society, of which he was President for 20 years. His greatest passion, and his proudest achievement was as founder and President of the Intrepid Society. Sydney was an expert on the history and great accomplishments of Spy Master Sir William Stephenson - The Man Called Intrepid . Disappointed that our city had not done anything to honour the man Sydney always called Winnipeg's greatest citizen , he took it upon himself to ensure that Sir William was remembered and honoured. With the help of his fellow Intrepid Society members, CSIS, and the CIA, Sydney was able to get the City to name the Keewatin Street City Library after Sir William. He also commissioned his close friend, world reknowned sculptor, Leo Mol, to create the statue of Sir William that sits on Memorial Blvd. Sydney and fellow Intrepid Society members accomplished many of the tasks they set out to accomplish honouring war veterans. He was very pleased that they were able to raise the funds necessary to move the Angel Soldier statue from its original obscure location, to the grounds of Deer Lodge Centre, so that the war vets it was created to honour, could enjoy its beauty. Graveside service will be on Tuesday, June 5 at 1:00 p.m. at Little Britain Cemetery on Main St., Lower Fort Garry. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Intrepid Society, by contacting new President, Derrick Davy at 282-2140. We will always miss you Dad

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 03, 2007