David Alexander (Sandy) Sim

David Alexander (Sandy) Sim passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 in his 94th year. Dear husband and best friend of the late Dorothy Eleanor (Welch) Sim for 69 years. He was the son of the late David and Ada Sim and brother of the late Doris Sim. He was the proud father of Janet Sim (Ken Hood), Ellen (John Sheepway), Suzanne (James Stewart), David (Wendy Morton) and Elizabeth (Libby) (Louise Brewer). Loving grandpa of Scott (Meghan), Alison (Eric), Sarah (Brendan), Graham (Leslie), Julia, Andrew, Cameron (Shaylynn), Duncan, Andrew, Elizabeth and Isabelle, and great-grandpa of Angus, Mason, Miles, Camryn, James and Odin. Brother-in-law of Suzanne Welch, the late Marguerite McNally (Keith), and the late Lois Baker (Walter). Sandy was in the first Commerce graduating class of Carleton College (now University) in 1949. He then articled at Geo. A. Welch & Co. (now Welch LLP) and obtained his CA designation. He began his working career with Welch & Johnston Ltd. and then with Frontenac Auto Electric in Kingston. Returning to Ottawa, he was instrumental in the wind up of Welch & Johnston which had started business in 1920. After a brief retirement, he became Comptroller at Loch March Golf Club retiring after 25 years at age 85. Sandy and Dorothy were charter members and active volunteers at Kingsway United Church (now Kitchissippi United Church). He treasured his times with his pals at the Ottawa Hunt Club. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Lisa Cross for her tremendous care and compassion for Dad these last few months, Dr. Cindy Wang for her care and support in his final days and the wonderful care from the Carlingwood Retirement Community. Friends may pay their respects at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 3440 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON  K2H 8H7, (613-726-0292) on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 11 a.m. until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Reception to follow. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice.