Passed away, after a lengthy and courageous struggle with illness, on April 14th, 2021 at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, David Paul Tobias, in his 59th year. Many will remember David for his 35 years as a dedicated hairstylist in the Tillsonburg area. For over 8 years, he was the proud proprietor of “Head First Hair Design”, on Harvey Street, Tillsonburg. David loved his dogs and he enjoyed travelling, having many trips under his belt to Jamaica and to the Dominican Republic. Much loved son of Joe Tobias and Audrey (Esseltine) Tobias, of Tillsonburg. Always a caring brother to Kris Tobias, of Tillsonburg and uncle to Kaylee Tobias, of Toronto. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In keeping with David’s expressed wishes, cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will take place on Tuesday, June 1st, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Tillsonburg Cemetery, by Rev. Karlene Brown-Palmer, of St. Paul’s United Church. All who knew David are invited to offer their support by posting photos, contributing donations in memoriam, and by sharing heartfelt memories on David’s tribute page at www.verhoevefuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to “St. Paul’s United Church” can be arranged on David’s online tribute page. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted, with confidence, to the Maurice J. Verhoeve Funeral Homes- Burial and Cremation Services Inc., 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238).
“The family wishes to thank the caring Ambulance Attendants, Doctors, Nurses and staff at the Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion for David.”