On September 17, 2013, surrounded by family at Fairfax Hospital Virginia, David passed away at age 71. He leaves to mourn his wife Claudia and her children Derek and Nicole.  He is remembered by his children Derek (Stacey), Graham (Dessalen) and their mother Sandra.  He is also remembered by his daughter Jessica (Jeff), as well as Kate, Lara, and their mother Marilyn.  

He is survived by his sister Merryl-Lee (Gerry), brothers Brian (Ethel) and Paul (Grazia), his many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Bea and Fred Wood, his wife Celeste, cousin Ross and niece Aimee.

David grew up in Wildwood Park, Winnipeg, Manitoba.  He was a Canadian Champion speedskater coached by his father.  He also played for the Fort Garry Lions Football Club.  He excelled at school, graduating from Viscount Alexander Collegiate and the University of Manitoba Medical College.  He specialized in child psychiatry, practicing in both Montreal, Quebec and Virginia.  His practice in Springfield, Virginia grew to be the largest on the East Coast.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children or The American Cancer Society.