David Gilmour DAWSON

DAWSON, David Gilmour Steadfast, kind and loving to the end, David passed away peacefully on June 18, 2017 at the age of 83. Predeceased in February by Lorraine, his best friend and first mate to his captain, they were married for over 61 years. Proud father of Jean Faulkner (Steven Leyland) and Sue Salvatore (Frank). Loving Papa to Andrew Faulkner (Leigh Nash) and Benjamin Faulkner (Kat Wadel), and Stephanie Casinelli (Robert) and Michael Salvatore (Laura Hendren), and Stephanie Coomber (Jason) and Justine Leyland. Honoured to be Grand Papa to Martha Faulkner Nash. Remembered with love by his brother-in-law Alan Alsgard (Lois), sister-in-law Carol Bonetti, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his parents Peter and Hildegarde (Hallonquist), brother Earland and sister-in-law Patricia, brother-in-law Frank Bonetti and son-in-law Robert Faulkner. Born in Vulcan, Alberta, raised in the United Church manse in Champion and later in the Alberta Parliament buildings in Edmonton, David obtained his BScEng (Electrical) from the U of A in 1954, received the prestigious Athlone Fellowship to practice engineering at BTH in Rugby, England, and later earned his MBA from York University. His career took him from electrical engineering to marketing at BTH, AEI and Westinghouse, and he retired from Ontario Hydro in 1999. David was a resident of Burlington for over 21 years, and was an active member of the Burlington Seniors' Centre. He also volunteered on his condominium board, at Port Nelson United Church and held the role of Seniors' Centre Board Treasurer. David was an avid sailor, had an immense love of reading, trains, family history and his beloved pet cats. David and Lorraine both loved travel and their wanderlust led them to see the world together via cruise ship, with David happily chronicling each trip through his photos and numerous albums. A special thank you to the staff of LaSalle Park Retirement Residence, the kind and caring ""Pink Ladies"" of Best Care Agency and the compassionate Palliative Care Team at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Visitation will be held at the DODSWORTH & BROWN FUNERAL HOME - BURLINGTON CHAPEL (2241 New Street, 905-637-5233) on Friday, June 23 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Memorial Service in the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Burlington Memorial Gardens. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences may be made at www.dbburlington.ca In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.