David Williamson
Died: June 25, 2017 | Place: Residence
Obituary
WILLIAMSON, David… After a short but very courageous battle and surrounded by the love of friends and family and his wife, Pat by his side at home on Sunday, June 25, 2017 in his 75th year. Dave is with our Father in heaven along with friends and family members who are waiting to welcome him with open arms. Incredibly loved husband and best friend of Pat and “the best dad ever” and sadly missed by his step-daughter Yvonne. Dearly beloved cousin Janice Ward and family in Manchester, England and best buddy of Brian Marriott and family in Brinsley (Nottingham), England. Dave was so proud of being a Mason and Shriner, especially playing a trumpet and Secretary of the (#1) Mocha Shriners Trumpet Band. He also volunteered at the Consistory Club and was also an invited guest member of the Tomato Soup Band. Thank you to the members of Centennial Lodge No. 684 A.F & A.M. (kudos to Mark Gordon), M.S.T.B. members and all our friends near and far for their visits, cards and phone calls of help and good wishes. Dave was bolstered by your support. And our special friends Jim and Edna, Ken and Marilyn and our caring neighbour, Theresa, who made life bearable before, during and after for both of us. Special thanks to our incredible medical home care team: Dr.’s Hamilton, Chong and Spack and R.N.’s Megan and Kevin who all made sure Dave was cared for with compassion and comfort. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, should you wish to make a donation in Dave’s memory, please consider the Shriners Hospitals for Children – Canada or the Mocha Shriners Transportation Fund, c/o Mocha Shrine Centre, 468 Colborne Street, London ON N6B 2T3. Friends will be received by the family on Thursday, June 29, 2017 from 10-11 am at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A Masonic Service will be conducted at 11 am under the auspices of Centennial Lodge No. 684 A.F & A.M, with a memorial service to follow in the chapel conducted by Reverend Canon Gaye Whippey. A private interment at a later date, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, London. Online condolences, memories and photographs shared at www.amgfh.com
Ps. Dave requested that no one should wear black and “think sunshine and smile”
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Dear Pat and family,
It was with great sadness that we heard about the passing of Dave. I only knew Dave through the Tomato Soup Band, in which I play trombone, but what a fine man he was. He was the only member who would greet each and every member with a hand shake and a smile at each practice. He was an example of friendship for all of us. Occasionally he would entertain us with a story. He came because of the joy of music and the pleasure of being part of the band. What a delight he was. He will be dearly missed. As you stated in the obituary, he lives on, though no longer physically with us. For that we grieve. His life with us was one of outgoing friendship and love. That we celebrate.
Our love to you and your family at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Pat and your family now and in the days to come.
Blessings.
Glen Wright
It truly was a great pleasure to know David. He was an enthusiastic worker, always with an encouraging word and a friendly handshake and pat on the back. David was an expert ritualist, who set a high standard which I have always endeavoured to meet. His annual birthday phone call and rendition of Happy Birthday on the trumpet was always appreciated. There are some people who truly make a positive difference in the world by the example they set, by the way the they treat the people they interact with, and by their many little acts of courtesy and kindess – David Williamson was such a man, and I am very glad that I had the chance to know him, and call him my Brother. May happy memories, and the love of family and friends help support you during this sad time.
Dear Pat and Family:
I was very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He will surely be missed on Laurentian Drive as a wonderful neighbor with an open and honest smile. He was always pleasant with a quick hello and a wave, and a wonderful help with snow removal. I will miss seeing him jogging in early morning, putting out the garbage and taking such good care of your property. Please know my children and I are thinking of you and hope that time and memories will help ease your loss.