Born on September 14, 1941 in Prince George, BC. Died on November 3, 2012 in Victoria, BC. Predeceased by his brother, Ainsley and his parents, Cecil and Dorothy. Survived by his niece, Deanna Maxwell and nephews, David and Robert Marryatt. David served in the RCAF from 1960 until 1975. He was an industrial arts teacher, a pilot, inventor and volunteered his skills to help design assistive devices through Tetra. He was most proud of his association with the 89th Pacific Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. He was loved and will be greatly missed.
A Memorial Service will be held in McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with a reception to follow in McCall’s Family Centre. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Ted Rivington
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David Fox Its been a long while since I knew Dave. He was one of my Cub Scout leaders at Cold Lake Air Force Base in the early ’60’s. My wife and I were coming to Victoria for a bit of a vacation and my Mom, at Red Deer, AB, suggested that I look him up for a visit. I am saddened to learn of his passing as I was looking forward to some remeniscing. But I am glad to read from others that he was such a well liked character.
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Margo What sad news to hear of Dave’s passing. He has been such a huge part of my life for many years. He taught me so much working on Tetra projects…an incredible mind and person.
He spoke dearly and often of his family.
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Graham Hardy The Hardy family wishes to offer the family our sincere condolences. (Mary Hardy, Graham & Catherine Hardy, Murray Hardy, and Sandy Hardy).
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Rob Hunter David was one of the best story tellers. My favourite is one where he ran out of gas flying his plane and dropped it down in a farmers field. After removing the wings in order to get it out, he managed to have the police block off a stretch of nearby highway…and away he went. He will be missed.
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Lillian Gustafson It is with great regret that I learned of Davids passing. I am one of his Friday night friends at our bingo night, we always referred to it as our social night. It was indeed a social night that we all looked forward to. I know David was always happy to meet us on Friday night. My condolences to all the family, we shall all miss him very much.
I was saddened to hear of Dave’s death, although I have not seen Dave many years, I have clear memories of him as my scoutmaster in Ottawa, his connection with my family, and the adventures we had in building canoes and exploring the Rideau Canal System around Ottawa . He will be remembered.