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David Erskine Obituary

David W. Erskine
Age 70, of Canton passed away Monday Sept. 2, 2013 in Aultman Compassionate Care Center following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 18, 1942 in Canton to his parents, the late Raymond and Pauline (Ford) Erskine. Dave was a 1960 graduate of McKinley High School and served his country in the US Navy from 1967 to 1971. He previously worked for Central States Can Company (Crown Cork and Seal) and Smith and Nephew Medical prior to his retirement from Sterilite Corporation in 2008. Dave enjoyed reading and loved traveling and riding his Harley with his wife, Deb.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Ronald R. Erskine. Dave is survived by his wife, Deb with whom he just celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary this past Aug. 25; son, Jeffrey D. Erskine of Scottsdale, Ariz.; grandchildren, Chelsea, Tyler and Sage.
Cremation has taken place and a gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the Williams Funeral Home. Private burial with Military Honors will be held in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Dave's family has requested that donations may be made to Aultman Compassionate Care Center, 2821 Woodlawn Ave. NW, Canton, 44718. Those wishing to share a memory or their condolences may sign the online guestbook at www.dwilliamsfh.com
Williams Funeral Home and Cremation Services 330-455-0387

Published by The Repository on Sep. 4, 2013.
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Deb, I am so sorry for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dave was my boss, my mentor, my friend and my hero. I learned so much about life and how to be a good person from him. Dave you will never be forgotten and you will always be missed.

Lisa Border

September 9, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mike Clawson

September 7, 2013

Deb, we were saddened to hear of Dave's passing. What a wonderful person he was. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love, Larry & Ruth Anne Parker

Larry & Ruth Anne Parker

September 6, 2013

Dear Deb & Family, I am just stunned to read about Dave. You have our sincerest condolences. Dave was the best boss I could have ever had or known, such a pleasure to have worked for him & to have known you both for so long. We went to the same grade school & high school. I just can't express how I feel right now, he was a great person to have known. Deb you have our deepest sympathies for you loss. He is now in God's arms.
Our Love to You
Sandy Workman, Todd Workman & Vickie Workman-Davis.

Sandy Workman

September 5, 2013

Deb-
So sorry for your loss. Dave was an outstanding, hardworking co-worker, and an even better friend. You and your family are in our thoughts. Will never forget the memories of dinner at the El Tovar.

Joe & Patti LaGrassa

September 5, 2013

Dear Deb and Family,

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I enjoyed working with Dave at Sterilite. He was a very geniune person and I always enjoyed his sense of humor. May all your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. You are in my thoughts.

God Bless,

Judy Ellesin

Judy Ellesin

September 5, 2013

To the best boss I've every had....all the memories will hold on to me forever. ....all thoughts and prayers to you and your family

Terry Cherry

September 5, 2013

Deb & Family,

Words cannot express the sympathy I feel towards you all!
I worked with Dave at Smith & Nephew and was taught some helpful lessons from Dave and I must admit at the time and being young I didn't understand all of them because I was dumb to what he was trying to make me realize but as one grows older there are certain individuals in our lives that stand out with their words(Sometimes Dave didn't even have to say any words cause he had a Look and when he used that Look, well lets just say you knew what that Look meant and no words were required!!!) and pholosophies and teachings are remembered!!!!
For me that was David Erskine a good man,a stand up man and a man's man...

You all are in my thoughts and prayers and may the Good Lord hold you all in palms of his hands in this trying time

Dave Cross

September 4, 2013

Best boss I ever had and was a great friend! Sorry for you loss Deb!

Kenny Klekner

September 4, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to Deb and the Family. The Houck's

Tim Houck

September 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy. I worked with Dave at Smith & Nephew and remember him as being a class act.
Angie Reece

September 4, 2013

Deb..my heartfelt condolences to you..Dave was a true friend, a true gentleman, and a great person...I will never forget his kindness to me...he was one of the best and will always be remembered as such.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Schartiger

September 4, 2013

RIP it was an honor to have worked with you.

Andy Moore

September 4, 2013

Deb,
I was so sorry to hear about Dave being taken way to early in life. Your marriage and love for one another was always an inspiration and although you will miss him, how wonderful to have had what you did. The Erskine men were great guys! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Vicki Hershey

September 4, 2013

Deepest sympathy to you and your family, John & Karen Carrante

September 4, 2013

Deb & family,

You have our deepest condolences. Dave was such a gentleman.

May the Lord be with you.
Maria & Tom Skelley

Maria Skelley

September 4, 2013

Deb,
I am so sorry to hear about Dave. I remember him being such a quiet person. I will always admired the relationship you both had, cause just being around the two of you for a moment, anyone could not only see, but also feel the true love you had for each other. May God rest his soul and keep you wrapped in his loving arm's during this time of loss.
Sincerely,

Dianah Garner

September 4, 2013

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