Message to the Family: We are honored to provide this Book of Memories to the family.

Message to the Family: Forever in our hearts, we love you.

Message to the Family: Deepest sympathies and condolences to the Picard family.

Message to the Family: Our deepest condolences.

Message to the Family: We all love you buddy, thanks for all the wonderful, beautiful memories over the past 30 years!

Message to the Family: Thoughts and prayers with the family during this difficult time

Message to the Family: David you were a man of a few words but words that carried meaning. You often put a smile on my face with your quick wit. My condolences to his family, friends and coleagues he worked directly with.

Message to the Family: We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that the love of God enfolds your entire family in this time of grief. Wishing you peace to bring comfort and courage to face the days. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. From, Jocelyn, Janelle, Joe, and Cherry

Message to the Family: Very sorry to hear of Dave's sudden death and would like to express my most sincere sympathies to his family during this difficult time. While I didn't have the pleasure of working with Dave directly, I know that he was a gentle soul who was dedicated to his family, friends and colleagues.

Message to the Family: I knew Dave while working at CMHC. He was a super nice person, soft spoken, intelligent, warm and caring. This is such a shock and absolutely tragic. My sincere condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.

Message to the Family: Silvana, Lucas, Olivia and family Please accept my sincere condolences on the untimely passing of Dave. I have known Dave for 17 years, he was a respected colleague and a good friend. My heart breaks for all of you and I`m so sorry for your pain. Dave, you`re memory will live forever as you have touched so many people throughout your short life. Anytime I hear a Rush song, I will think of you and smile. RIP my friend

Message to the Family: Silvana, Lucas, Olivia and family Please accept my sincere condolences on the untimely passing of Dave. I have known Dave for 17 years, he was a respected colleague and a good friend. My heart breaks for all of you and I`m so sorry for your pain. Dave, you`re memory will live forever as you have touched so many people throughout your short life. Anytime I hear a Rush song, I will think of you and smile

Message to the Family: Beloved friend and colleague who will live in my heart forever.

Message to the Family: Dave, I will always remember your unmistakable laugh and our regular hallway encounters. You will be deeply missed by your CMHC family.

Message to the Family: My sincere condolences to Dave's family and friends. I knew Dave as a work colleague who was respected and liked by everyone around him. Whenever we would hold team meetings, Dave would ask the most insightful questions, and always had an interesting, creative idea to add. (He would also highlight the most recent Leafs win over the Sens). I will miss his good nature and humour.

Message to the Family: Even though I did not work directly with Dave at CMHC, I knew him through lunchroom chats and from various meetings. He really had a presence about him - so friendly, respectful and caring and a quite a dry sense of humour. My deepest condolences to his family, friends and anyone who had the opportunity to know him.

Message to the Family: I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Dave, a valuable employee and a dear friend to many of us. I had a chance to remotely work with him in the past and he will be missed. Please, accept my sincere condolences all the members of his family and friends. Isabelle Bougie Vice-President, Regional Activities CMHC

Message to the Family: I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. Dave, a valuable employee and a dear friend to many of us. I had a chance to remotely work with him in the past and he will be missed. Please, accept my sincere condolences all the members of his family and friends. Isabelle Bougie Vice-President, Regional Activities CMHC

Message to the Family: I met David last year when I joined CMHC when I was asked to take photos at Toastmasters meetings. He always made myself and others laugh and was always in good spirits at work. Although I wasn't fortunate enough to work with him closely, we would always say hello to each other and have a quick chat. I've heard nothing but good things from those who know him well. Praying for his family, close friends, and all who knew him - we lost a very wonderful person too soon.

Message to the Family: Rest in peace, Dave. Thank you for your friendship.

Message to the Family: We cannot answer the question why death chooses the best people to die young. It is not fair and it makes me angry. I worked with David for the last 15 years and almost for two years I reported to him as a Manager. We built up a great rapport and I was very happy to be on his team. He was the best Manager I ever had and the best human being I ever met. David was a very special person- intelligent, very kind and caring, sensitive, genuine and fair. He took people’s problems as his own and always found warm words to give his support. His sense of humor, laugh and zest for life were astonishing. He saw people beyond ranks, religion, and colour of skin. He treated everyone with respect, dignity and trust. He worked very hard building his career, sharing his knowledge and leading people by his best example. He was a man of integrity, who constantly improved himself by reading, learning French and always ready for a new challenge. He was a good listener who patiently led people to their own success, he possessed all the great qualities of a natural Leader. He loved his family very much and his children- Olivia and Lucas and he was so proud of them. He shared stories about Olivia’s dance classes and Luca’s hockey playing. I am sure they will continue his legacy and they will grow up the way as David wanted them to grow up. He enriched many people lives who knew him and left an amazing footprint in our hearts. His sudden death has made me devastated. I am crying with his parents who brought up an amazing person. Silvana, Olivia and Lucas, sorry for your huge loss of the wonderful, special person David Picard.

Message to the Family: Dave, you may be gone but you will never, ever be forgotten. May your heart and soul find peace.