DAVID RUBIN

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DAVID RUBIN David Rubin affectionately known as Spike to all who knew him, 84 passed away peacefully on September 3, 2010 at Poseidon Personal Care Home in Winnipeg surrounded by family. David was born to Tillie and Israel Rubin on November 4, 1925 in Winnipeg, MB. David had a love of adventure and the sea and joined the Sea Cadets as a young boy of 12. He volunteered for the Israeli army and fought in the 1948 War of Independence. His adventures continued as a member of the Merchant Marines where he travelled extensively around Europe and Africa. His love affair with the sea continued as a purser aboard the CP Steamships, eventually attaining his navigator license. However, Winnipeg was home and in the 1950s he returned to work for the Canadian Pacific Railway, later VIA Rail, working his way up to the office in the accounting department from which he retired in 1987. David was an extremely generous man, always willing to lend a hand to those in need and often quietly doing so without looking for praise. After his retirement he was an active volunteer driver for the CNIB. When he was no longer able to drive, he continued to volunteer with the organization, often being the first to step in and help with any fundraising assistance they needed. He also took his duties as a member of the Masonic Temple of Winnipeg quite seriously, moving up the ranks quickly, but always remaining humble. David always paid attention to those who were ill and ensured they were visited and sent flowers. Predeceased by his parents and sister Eva, he is survived by his brother Harold (Sandra) of Winnipeg, Lillian (Jordan) of Seattle as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, September 6, 2010 at the Hebrew Sick Cemetery with Rabbi Lander and Cantor Smolak officiating. Pallbearers were Charles, Evan and Tyler Rubin, Eduard and Vlad Ryabinov and Henry Goldfeld. Honourary pallbearers were Jordan Cohen, Sam Ryabinov, and Samuel Singer. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Victoria General Hospital as well as the amazingly dedicated staff and volunteers at Poseidon Personal Care Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the CNIB of Winnipeg.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 10, 2010