David T. Craven

Died: December 5, 2008 | Place: London Health Sciences Centre - University Hospital

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CRAVEN, David T:
At London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, on Friday, December 5, 2008, David T. Craven of London in his 76th year. Beloved husband of the late Ferne (White) Craven. Dear father of David (Debbie), Kim (Bruce) and Lisa (Dave), all of London. Also loved by his 7 grandchildren David and Heather Craven, Michelle, Jamie and Nathan Balch and Ricky and Luke Van Mourik. Dear brother of Cathie McKenzie in England and Janet Follows in Scotland. Predeceased by his sister May Goodchild. Also loved by his many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received by the family from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm Sunday at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Monday, December 8th at 11:00 am with Reverend David Bode officiating. Cremation with interment of cremated remains in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, 123 St. George Street, London, ON N6A 3A1 or Charity of Choice. Online condolences accepted at www.amgfh.com The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the nurses and staff on the 6th floor Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital.

13 Comments

  1. Tammy and Chris December 7, 2008 at 12:06 am

    Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. From your pictures and memories your dad seems like a great man. Tammy and Chris

  2. Luke Grasby December 7, 2008 at 9:36 am

    My prayers are with you. Stay strong. For the short time that I knew him, I got the impression that he was a good man.

  3. Jenny & Ian Burness December 7, 2008 at 11:44 am

    Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time,their is nothing we can do to make the sadness pass, just remember Dave as he was and celebrate his life.

  4. Amanda Seeley (Goodchild) December 7, 2008 at 12:41 pm

    My memeories of Uncle David, are of a larger than life, funny, loving and caring man. The world is a sadder place without him in it. Love to cousins Lisa, Kim and David and their families.

  5. stuart and maria stanley December 7, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    These are the times I’m so sorry
    that we’re so far away. Know
    that we are thinking of you.
    Our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family.

  6. Pam Barnes December 7, 2008 at 5:14 pm

    Dear Kim,
    I can’t begin to imagine what you are going through right now. I can only say, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers and may your memories of times spent with your Dad help you celebrate his life.
    Sincerely,
    Pam Barnes
    (Stuart’s sister)

  7. Gloria & George Coulter and family December 7, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    David, Kim & Lisa and families
    Our thoughts are with at this difficult time. Keep the happy memories of your Dad close to your hearts and time will help heal the sadness.
    Rest in peace Uncle Dave.

  8. Joe & Jackie Orendorff December 8, 2008 at 10:37 am

    Our thoughts are with you at this time.
    Joe and Jackie Orendorff

  9. Christopherson Family December 8, 2008 at 3:17 pm

    Dear Lisa,Dave & family:

    Our sincerest sympathy on the passing of your father. We know how much he meant to you all.

    With Love
    David, Madeline & girls

  10. Mrs Georgina Frangos December 8, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    Dave….. I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. Please accept my sincere condolences. Just know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. You will always have the memories. With Love, Georgina Frangos

  11. Stephen and Lorraine Stock December 9, 2008 at 8:19 am

    Dear Lisa, Lorraine and I were so sorry to hear about
    your loss – we both remember your Dad coming over and helping us with some wiring at our home – I especially remember his sense of humour -please take care.

    Steve and Lorraine

  12. Sarah Orendorff December 9, 2008 at 9:39 am

    Dear Dave, Kim, Lisa & families. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all, these last few days. I have a lot of great memories with your entire family from so long ago, which seems like yesterday. My deepest sympathy to everyone who was touched by such a great spirited person.

  13. Cathy Kernighan December 9, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    Kim,
    So sorry to hear about your dad, I’ll be thinking of you. If you need to talk let me know via facebook.
    Cathy Kernighan

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