David was born in Newcastle, Northern England in 1949. Predeceased by Elizabeth his mother and Thomas his father. Survived by his loving wife Diane, daughter Denise, son Dale and his partner Angela, granddaughter Alyssa, sister Joanne, her husband John, and niece Tylar.
Dave always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. Retired seven years ago from a life in public service, his years as a Youth Correctional Officer positively impacted countless lives.
Dave loved fishing off Beechey Head and Race Rocks and gardening around the house. For many years, if he wasn’t doing one he was enjoying the other.
Always willing to lend a hand and support the many members of our extended family and beyond, he is belovedly known as Uncle Dave. He became the rock of our family the day he entered into it in 1972.
Diane and Dave met in 1972 while working at the Empress Hotel – a true love story that has endured more than 46 years. Dave immigrated to Canada to find his beloved. You could still see them holding hands and talking lovingly to each other after all these years.
Dave was a loving and supportive father with unwavering integrity – his example lives on in Denise and Dale and all those whose lives he touched.
Host Father to 100s of international students, all loved him dearly and wanted a husband that treated them the same way he treated Diane.
Dave loved being the neighbourhood watch co-captain on our cul-de-sac. One of his favourite things to do was keep an eye on the everyday comings and goings of all.
Dave was the children and animal whisperer – no child or animal could resist his pure heart.
Most of all, Dave’s sense of humour will be dearly missed.
Diane, Denise and Dale would like to thank the army of doctors and nurses that worked tirelessly to care for dad over the past 7 weeks. A special thank you to Dr. Buie and to the Palliative Care team that provided exceptional care in the final days of his life.
The family request that no flowers be bought and that Dave’s wishes of donations to the Hospice Society https://www.victoriahospice.org/donate or the SPCA https://spca.bc.ca/donate/ be made in lieu.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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24 Responses
Diane, Denise & Dale –
I was very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. My thoughts are with each of you, during this very sad and difficult time.
Sincerely,
Julie Dillon
Sweet memories will carry you through this sad time. A dear gentle Geordie who will be missed by many.
Dale & family,
Sending our heartfelt condolences to you & yours.
The Cushing Clan
Dave was a man of sterling character – honest, conscientious and caring. It was a privilege to work with him at the youth custody centre. As a senior officer, David was frequently in charge of a shift, and managed the staff and the residents with skill, fairness and intelligence. He was respected and trusted by everyone. My sincerest condolences to Diane and all the family.
Diane Denise and Dale and all of your extended family
I was truly shocked to hear that Dave was ill and then of his passing so soon after. Always loved are little chats while he waited for you to get off work all those years. He will truly be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you all!
Dear Diane and family,
What a beautifully written testament to an obviously well loved man!
I hope your years of love and happy memories help to give you strength to endure this loss.
My prayers are with you and your family.
Barbara Wotten (Orr)
Diane,Denise,Dale- My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time, It was always a pleasure to see Dave when he came into the office, he was always so kind and pleasant. My deepest condolences to you
Diane, Denise and Dale ~ My heartfelt condolences and sympathies for your loss. You were one of the lucky ones to have had a husband/father who loved you and who was loved by so many. He will be missed!
Diane and family, I am so sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. Please accept my family’s heartfelt condolences. Dave was a great guy, devoted father and loving husband, he will truly be missed.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a kind man that will be missed by all who had the honor of meeting him. My deepest condolences to the whole family.