Passed away peacefully and entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the Greater Niagara General Hospital, at the age of 82.
Beloved husband of Shirley for 64 wonderful years. Loving father of Deborah Sherry Baldwin (Danny), David John Jr., Trevor Randall, and Craig Jeffrey. Cherished grandfather of Jerson and Matthew and great grandfather of three grandchildren. Dear brother of Donnie (Judy), Dale (Monica), and the late Betty Stevens, and brother-in-law of Ted Stevens. Dave will also be fondly remembered by his extended family, including brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless friends.
Born on June 18, 1942, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia, to Harold and Edna Bennicke, Dave grew up with a love for skating and played hockey passionately for the Bible Hill Dairymen, the Truro and District League. His career took him to Baie-Comeau, Quebec, where he worked for Cargill Grain Company Ltd. before moving on to Bunge of Canada, Quebec City, as superintendent retiring in 1995. He was a member of GEAPS (Grain Elevator and Processing Society). Later in life, he worked for Scotia Construction as supervisor in North Carolina.
Dave had a zest for life, with a particular love for classic convertible sports cars, he proudly owned a 1972 classic MG from England. A devout man of leaving behind a legacy of words for those who knew and loved him. He was Secretary-Treasurer of the First Gideon Chapter in Quebec City. Known for his strong will and methodical nature, Dave expressed his creativity through writing poetry and prose, leaving behind a legacy of words for those who knew and loved him.
The family will receive friends at MORGAN FUNERAL HOME, 415 Regent St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont., on Thursday from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 3, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., with service to follow at 1 p.m. Burial in Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery. Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at www.morganfuneral.com.