DAVID ISRAEL

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DAVID ISRAEL With profound sadness, we announce the passing of David Israel on January 23, 2014, at the age of 60, in Newton, MA. For 35 years, the beloved husband of Linda Matchan. Loving father of Solomon Israel of Toronto and Sara Israel of Boston. Cherished son of Debbie (Steiman) Israel and the late Manly Israel. Adored brother of Susan Kliffer (Frank), Gary Israel (Alison Mitchell), Cyd Israel (Tony Bryant) and Judi Israel. He was also treasured by his mother-in-law Lil Matchan and his many nieces and nephews. The oldest of five children, born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. David attended medical school at the University of Manitoba and moved to Boston with his wife Linda to pursue a Master's degree and then Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at MIT. He went on to study radiology and nuclear medicine, becoming a staff physician in the Department of Imaging and the Division of Nuclear Medicine at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. He was also an Assistant Professor in Radiology at Harvard Medical School. He enjoyed camping and canoeing, fixing anything that was broken, teaching his radiology residents and fellows, and the satisfaction of a job well done. He will be remembered for his humour, his intelligence, and his love for his family and friends Services were held on January 26, 2014 in Newton. Donations in David's memory may be made to ALS Canada's Research Program, 3000 Steeles Avenue East, Suite 200 Markham, Ontario L3R 4T9 or online www.als.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 05, 2014