David Sharkey Obituary
Born in Guelph, Ontario, he was the son of the late Stanley Sharkey and Ethel Roberts.
Dave was employed as a Fire Fighter in Ontario until his retirement. Following his retirement Dave and his wife Gail came to Glace Bay to help build and grow the Lighthouse Church with Dave Sawler.
Surviving is daughter Nancy (Robert) Ronalds and Sherry Hachey; son David Jr. (Kellyn); brothers Stanley Jr., Earl and Don.
Besides his parents he was predeceased by his wife Gail.
There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place under the care and direction of Patten Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 11:00am in Patten Funeral Home Chapel, 71 Union Street, Glace Bay with David Sawler officiating.
Donations may be made in Dave's memory to the Lighthouse Church in Glace Bay.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Willi Gehl
July 7, 2017
Dave was a great firefighter and a pleasure to work with. He had a great sense of humour and was easy (for a young guy on the job) to approach for sage advice. Very much appreciated. He will be missed.
Frank Kunkel
July 3, 2017
A nice firefighter to work with....Frank Kunkel
Doug & Marilyn Johnstone
June 17, 2017
Our sincere condolences! Rest in peace
David.
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Paul Marchese
June 15, 2017
RIP Dave, A good guy.
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June 13, 2017
A moment of silence was observed in Memory of Dave at the quarterly meeting of The Hamilton Fire Department Pensioner's Association. A memory page is also available at:
http://www.hamiltonfirepensioners.ca/Last%20Alarm/Dave%20Sharkey.html
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