Dave was my nephew but really more like a brother. I am only 7 years older than Dave and I was so proud to be his Aunt. Over the years we had lots of good talks which I will truly miss. We would go golfing together and I was a terrible golfer but he didn't seem to care we just went out and had fun. The last number of years I would go to the lake every summer and it was really enjoyable to just reminenc, play games, go to the horse races and David and Linda always seem to have a little adventure planned that we would go on. We travelled to New Zealand and Austrailia and had one of the best vacations with Dave taking out a few mail Boxes. It is so hard to say Good Bye to my best friend but I am sure we will meet again in another realm. Rest in peace. Your favourite Auntie Joyce.

It’s hard to know what to do in the face of grief. Do you give space or reach out? I grew up knowing Dave Sellar as my best friend’s Dad. And spending a lot of time with my best friend as a kid as well as being a kid - Dave and Linda were often the adult supervision by proxy.

We never had a cottage or lake in our family but Mandie would invite me to hers growing up. I have memories of playing pool at Stef’s corner store in the dust layers and I have memories of Dave driving us in the hollowed out van used for vending deliveries. I remember so vividly listening to “American Pie” with the dust on the gravel road flying behind. And every time I hear that song I think of that moment driving in that van at Hnausa. And I remember Dave taking us on the speedboat on beautiful sunny days. I was like that fourth kid that was always around and didn’t know when to go home but I think it was because Dave and Linda were so kind and welcoming.

Some of my first job experience was as a preteen working in the Varsity View canteens with Mandie for her Dad selling chocolate bars and drinks. Those first experiences of work trying to overcome shyness and learning to interact with people trying to make the right change and getting orders right always stick with you and I thank Dave for those opportunities and experiences.

But I didn’t just know Dave as a kid. I remember being there at the hospital when Dave and Linda first became grandparents to Madeleine. He sure was a proud and wonderful Grandpa to that sweet girl.

Dave and Linda were also at my wedding to my best friend (also a Dave) and shared in that special moment in my life!

And I remember being there during that tragic time when they lost their eldest daughter Orlene. I remember travelling to Florida to be with Mandie and her family in the disbelief of their tragedy. Nobody should ever have to endure losing their child and hopefully he is with her now.

And being there again at the Hnausa cottage for their celebration of 50 years of marriage. The one thing I always remembered about Dave and Linda is they were always together and clearly the best of friends and I knew I always wanted that same thing in my marriage. It is a true testament to their relationship all the travel that they did in their retired years and much of it in a house on wheels. That’s true love.

We all grow up and move and change but those memories I have will always stay the same - wonderfully frozen in time.

Linda you are lucky to have had him and he is lucky to have had you. I am sorry he is gone and hope his beautiful memory lives on with you.

Dave - thank you for my memories.

Linda - I am always here for you.

Dear Linda, Mandie, Shane and family, I enjoyed all of these pictures from Dave's life, especially the one as a kid in the habs uniform. The stories about ringette reminded me of hearing about the fierce varsity view/roblin park ringette rivalry when I was growing up. I was grateful to be able to connect in recent years. Uncle Dave will be remembered fondly. Please accept my sincere condolences.

My sincere condolences to Linda and the family.

i remember times in Weston when we were kids. We would watch the Stanley cup playoffs in the basement of Dave,s home, Dave cheering for the Montreal Canadians, and me for the leafs. We also played hockey together out of Pascoe park and between periods we would go in to warm up by the old pot bellied stove and Dave,s being a goalie his feet were so cold he d be crying and he would put them on my stomach to help warm them up before going out for the next period.

Over the years we would run into one another in Charleswood or at the Weston's boys golf reunion in June catching up on work and family and I always felt he made me feel like we were true friends though we did not see one another much during our adult years.

Linds my thoughts are with you and the children.

Dave was a special guy.

Linda we are so saddened and shocked to hear of Dave's passing. Many fond memories of our time together in Brandon and visits in Charleswood. There was always a close friendship even when we hadn't seen each other for awhile. Our thoughts are with you and the kids at this difficult time.

Doug and Cathy

I had the honour of growing up with Dave in Weston, and always considered him to be one of the most likeable and kindest guys in our community.

That perception of Dave was reinforced when I met up with him years later at a Weston Boys Golf Tournament.

Dave made a huge effort to express his condolences, and memories of my dad Del who had recently passed away.

It was a festive, celebratory event, so I was really appreciative that even in that environment, he went out of his way to console me and talk about my loss.

As we ate dinner together, we both cried as we shared stories about my dad.

I will never forget Dave's kindness, empathy, and generosity of spirit in that moment, and reflect back on how those same traits clearly shone through when we were kids and teammates in Weston.

We only knew Dave for a few short years but we'll treasure the time we spent with him and Linda. We will sure miss him.

Christmas in Sanibel and Anouk's birthday💕

Mr. Sellar was the best ringette coach. He was always so passionate and excited when we scored and kept us postive. I was called up once to play with girls alot older than me and before going into the room he gave me one of his hard and playful head pats and said "you've got this kiddo". Very typical for Mr. Sellar. RIP, You will be missed.

So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Dave coached me at Pascoe in my Playground C and B years. I always will remember him as a unbelievable coach who never cracked the whip, unless it was shoveling snow off the ice prior to practice. It was always great to see him and say Hi at the Weston Boyz golf. I missed him this year. My condo to the family. A great Man has left us.

So saddened to hear of Dave's passing. Us Westonites will always have fond memories of one another and all the good times we shared. Even though the years have passed, it is always nice to know how everyone made out and Dave was obviously a very loving person and the family is blessed to have had that.

My sincere condolences to Linda & Family on Dave's passing, Dave & I worked together as Supervisors at Pepsi Cola in Winnipeg, Coming out of RRCC I had lots to learn & Dave was a huge help, I enjoyed our time together, Dave was hard working, fair, honest with good sense of humour, Leigh Young

Best Goalie ever in the Charleswood Men's Hockey league!

Many late nights after hockey with Dave will be remembered.. Thanks Dave for the memories at Varsity View..