David Ford
January 19, 2020
Obituary
Dave passed away at his home in St. John’s at the age of 59. He is predeceased by his parents William and Mabel from Charlottetown, Bonavista Bay. Left to mourn and celebrate his life in memory are: his five brothers – Ralph (Bonnie), Kevin, Warren (Gwen), Paul and Michael (Lauren); his nieces, nephews, grand niece and grand nephews – Joanne (Andrew, Logan), Michelle (Matthew), Melissa (Kyren), Michael (Megan, Lily, Austin), Jeffery, Nathan, Emily, Erin (Aziz), Benjamin (Shonna, Landon) and his Aunt Annie (Walt and family). He will also be missed by many other relatives, former girlfriends and numerous friends.
Dave began his career working for the Hudson’s Bay Company in Moosonee, Northern Ontario where he acquired his dog Scratch, the true friend of his life. He and Scratch spent many happy times together. Dave’s passion and true talent was in the field of carpentry. Over the years, he worked and travelled across the country from coast to coast. He always had many exciting tales to tell about his travels and the friends he met along the way. Another passion was Newfoundland and he would always return to his roots. He was quite proud of his Newfoundland heritage and would defend it to the very end. Dave enjoyed spending time in the outdoors. Camping and paddling in a canoe were cherished moments for him. We will always remember his wit and his ability to tell a good joke.
Funeral services will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, March 7th at Emmanuel United Church, Charlottetown.
I’m a Newfoundlander born and bred and I’ll be one till I die. I’m proud to be an Islander and here’s the reason why. I’m free as the wind and the waves that wash the sand. There’s no place I would rather be than here in Newfoundland.
Song; The Islander by Bruce Moss
My deepest condolences to the Ford family and friends during this sad time. Dave was a one of a kind for sure and he will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. We had a lot of fun and a lot of good times together when we all lived in Charlottetown. Condolences to the Ford family.
I was both shocked and saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. Sincere condolences to the entire Ford family.
Cindy Chaulk-Power ❤
We are all deeply saddened to hear of Dave’s sudden passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ford family at this time.
Sending our condolences to the Ford family and so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
I am shocking to learn Dave’s passing. So sad to hear. I have many great memories of Dave that we had good time years ago in Charlottetown. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family. Rest In Peace my former boyfriend, Dave.
So sorry to hear about Dave’s passing.. It has been many years since I have seen Dave probably because of distance apart but still remember him while growing up in Charlottetown. I want to express my deepest condolences to the Ford family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, I first meet Dave a couple years ago and thought he was a very nice man…. he’s been to our house a couple times with Ivan and each time we had a great chat…… he was like someone you knew your whole life…. a very friendly man for sure…
Wanda and Ivan
So very sorry for your loss. I remember Dave from when we were children. R.I.P
So sad to hear of Dave’s passing. My memories of Dave was in our adolescence years growing up in Charlottetown, our school years was a close friendship. As the years past life took us in different directions. I always remember the great times we shared as young boys., every January I would speak of Dave and remember his birthday. And I will surely continue this. I will leave you with one memory……as young boys we were very “busy”. I will always remember the numerous times your mother Mabel would say to us “It’s just as well to talk to the stove, as talk to you fellers”!
Regrettably I will be away on March 7th and will not make it to the service, I will be thinking of Dave’s family and friends. Rest In Peace my friend.
Thinking of the family at this sad time. Sending prayers.
Thinking about all your friends & family Dave. I mostly remember our younger years growing up & getting into mischief. Man did we have some great laughs. Then as we got older & life caused a distance. When we did meet – it was always a laugh or a joke. Rest easy my friend. Cheers!!
My deepest sympathy to all of David’s family.
Sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
So sorry to hear about the passing of David. My thoughts and prayers goes out to each member of the Ford Family.
Deepest condolences to the Ford family, having grown up with the Ford family, Dave has a special place in my life, he was always up for a good laugh, always willing to lend a helping hand, and always was willing to share his knowledge. I have many great memories of Dave, he will be surely missed by all that knew him.
Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. My Sincere condolences to the family.
Sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. My condolences to all the family.
So very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing, Maria and I send our deepest condolences to Dave’s family and the Ford family. God bless you all.
Sorry to hear off Dave’s passing Sending my condolences to the family!
Sending condolences to the Ford family, thinking of you all at this difficult time
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Thinking of you all at this time.
Sending our love and condolences to the Ford family.