Dave Michael passed away on June 5, 2018 in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. He was the loving father of Dave Michael Innis of Trinidad, brother of Aura Meave Elliott-Vaucrosson of Ottawa, Garth Stephen of New York, Carrol Elliott-Hercules of Chicago, Colville, Evuna and Lirlyn Elliott of Trinidad and Tobago.
Born in Tobago to Fitz-Stephen Elliott (a headmaster) and Uris Elliott (a piano teacher), Dave was an avid lover and player of soccer and music, particularly jazz, and an active member and officer in the Tobago Cadet Core. He studied at University in Australia on a Commonwealth Scholarship. Later, he migrated to Canada to complete a Phd in Forestry in 1973 at UBC, where he taught part-time for a few years.
Dave had many loving friends in Vancouver, who looked out for him during his many illnesses. His family extends their heartfelt thanks to them all, in particular to Daryl McHardy and Margaret Scott. Sincerest thanks also to the doctors and staff at the Vancouver General Hospital for their compassionate care of him.
