Bainbridge Island resident, David Donald MacNamara, age 59, died Oct. 2 from injuries suffered in an automobile crash on Bainbridge.

He was born April 15, 1943 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of Donald and Estelle (Fyfe) MacNamara.

His elementary and high school years were spent at Upper Canada College in Toronto.

His college career was interrupted by service in Vietnam, where he earned a Purple Heart for wounds suffered in battle.

He returned to school and graduated from Lake Forest College, Ill., with a degree in art history.

Following 12 years as operations manager with Clarke Transport in Canada, David owned and operated the Market Kitchen Store in Vancouver, BC.

He and his wife Jeanne moved to Bainbridge Island in 1990.

He was active in the island community and his local homeowner’s association. He was a regular at the Thriftway grocery store, where everybody knew him and assisted him with developing his passion as a chef. He participated whenever cooking classes were offered at Pleasant Beach Bistro.

He is survived by Jeanne Soulier, his wife of 22 years, and a brother, John MacNamara of Toronto.

A gathering of family and friends was held Oct. 8. Interment will take place at a future date at Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helpline House, 282 Knechtel.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.