Local Leafs Fan Mike Davy, 65, Passes Away From Cardiac Arrest After Returning From First Live Toronto NHL Game
/Peterborough’s Mike Davy passed away overnight from cardiac arrest at 65, after coming back from his first live Toronto Leafs Game on Wednesday night.
Davy at his first Leafs game with Toronto winning 3-2 in overtime. Photo courtesy of Craig Meridith.
Davy was diagnosed with ‘global development delay’ that significantly hinders his physical and cognitive development. He also had several heart complications throughout his life, undergoing several surgeries including his heart valves. He was supposed to get x-rays of his heart the following morning.
He spent ten years under social worker Craig Meridith through Fleming College’s Blue Box program. He passed away peacefully overnight on Meridith’s couch after returning home from the Leafs game. Meridith said there weren’t any telltale signs of his death when he stayed overnight.
“He had a cough, like a hack. You didn't really think anything of it because he's had heart surgeries over the year,” explained Meridith.
Davy often would accompany Meridith and his partner to their trailer. Photo courtesy of Craig Meridith.
