Friday, December 1, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
My most enduring image of Dave is sitting in the soft light of the cottage with the baritone uke, with the most peaceful smile, singing away with his family and his friends – some he had known for many years, and some he and Sally had just met that day, and welcomed into the cottage for a tune.
Dave had this way of leaning back a bit and radiating peace and love forwards to those in front of him. The exception was the bear-hug – no leaning back there.
As a small child I absolutely loved it when Brian and Patsy would take me to Tony River with them. The first few times, before they had the camper trailer, and a little later, a cottage of their own, we stayed in Dave and Sally’s cottage. Then, and forever after, I always felt theirs was a place of warmth, and welcome.
I have lived a long way away for the last 20 years, but every time we come back to Nova Scotia that warmth and welcome is as strong as ever. So glad we were able to see him this fall.
We know he is at peace and with God. I have not known a better man. Our deepest sympathies to Sally, Brian, Helene, Bruce, Heather and their families, his extended family and the very many friends whose lives he touched.
Pete and Cath Reid
