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J. David Sullivan
1942 - 2016
J. David Sullivan
1942 - 2016
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BORN
1942
DIED
2016
J. David Sullivan Obituary
David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a special friend to many. He was the son of the late Arthur and Kathleen "Dolly " (Mcdade) Sullivan.
David retired in 2002 from DND Willow Park with 32 years service. He was a member of AFR Lions Club for 35 years.
He loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren, antique car shows, playing guitar and Sunday drives with Diane.
He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Diane (Hatch); son, Shawn (Brenda); daughters, Lisa, Colleen (Edward); grandchildren, Timothy, Andrew (Sullivan) Nicole, Kyle (Shields); great granddaughter, Ava Shields "our special little girl"; sisters, Judith (Flemming) Hansen, Virginia, WA; Gloria Falkenham (Bill), Colleen Fraser, Victoria, BC; brother, Dick (Coleen) Sullivan.
Predeceased by Art and Dolly Sullivan; brother-in-law, Jon Fraser; nephew, Jody Hansen.
Visitation Thursday, September 15, 2016 at J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax from 7-9 pm. Funeral mass Friday, September 16 at 10:00 am, St. Patrick's Church, 2263 Brunswick Street, Halifax, with Father Charles Burke Officiating. Reception to follow in church hall with burial in West Chezzetcook St. Anslem's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the nurses in 8.2 of the Halifax infirmary and 7A of the VG Hospital and thank you to everyone else who has been involved in his life and has been a constant support to our family
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.
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28 Entries
Rose Wessel(doucette)
October 6, 2016
Diane and Family . I just found out today that David has passed away. I am so sorry for your loss and regret not knowing prior to today , I would have been at the funeral . I hope all the wonderful memories that you have will keep him in your hearts forever , you are in my prayers . \
September 16, 2016
Diane, Colleen & Family,
Sorry to hear about your lost. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time. You will treasure lots of good memories.
Anne & Randy Wetmore
Sharon Poteri
September 16, 2016
Colleen and Lisa, my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your father. May all the wonderful memories you shared with him keep him forever in your heart. Sincerely, Sharon Poteri
Patti & Scott Leblanc
September 16, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Allan & Pat Snow
September 15, 2016
Dear Diane and family...we are very sorry on your loss and David will be missed...we have very many fond memories of trips together over the years...sorry we are unable to attend his funeral as we are away at our daughters out west. We will be in contact as soon as we get home. Thinking of you during this difficult time..sincerely Allan and Pat Snow
September 15, 2016
Diane,
We will always remember our nice visits in Nanny and Pups kitchen. I wish the twirler you made me still fit. Lots of love. Molly & Martha.
Allana (Pratt) Loh
September 15, 2016
Dear Diane,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Jo-Anne/Kevin Marchand
September 15, 2016
Diane, Colleen, Lisa, Shawn and family.... thinking of you all at this sad time and sending you our sincere condolences. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
September 15, 2016
Diane and family, our sincere condolences. With all our love Brian and Irma Schleihauf'.
September 15, 2016
Condolences to you and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Out of town. Love Jean-Anne and Jim Sullivan.
September 15, 2016
Dick sending my condolence to you and your family . Sorry I did not know your brother personally but what I read he was A-1 . Kevin
Diane Hamblin
September 15, 2016
Dear Mrs. Sullivan, Lisa, Shawn and Colleen...I am so very sorry for your loss. I hold each of you in my thoughts at this very difficult time. Though your Husband/Dad will be missed, know that he is always with you, protecting and watching over you....until you meet again. Mr. Sullivan, may you RIP and fly high with the Angels.
September 15, 2016
Diane and family, I hope all of the best memories that you hold in your hearts and in your memories, help get you all thru the difficult times.
Our thoughts are with you
Mark and Sherida Flemming
Ida Fitzpatrick
September 14, 2016
Shawn ,Lisa ,Colleen and Mrs Sullivan ,
Hold on to all the great memories. Smile and remember rather then cry and be sad.
He would want that for all of you.God Bless and guide you through this,prayers and thoughts sent your way!
Tom and Ida Fitzpatrick (Old Rufus neighbours)
Carol Doyle
September 14, 2016
Mrs. Sullivan, Shawn, Lisa and Colleen and to all the family. I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your husband and dad. He was a great neighbor and man. Please know your all in my thoughts and prayers....... Carol Doyle ( grew up at 71 Rufus)
Cathy Hall (Lawlor)
September 14, 2016
Lisa and Colleen, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your dad, my thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Bernie & Isabel Lawlor
September 14, 2016
Diane and Family, We are sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
Michelle Poteri
September 14, 2016
Lisa,Shawn and Colleen, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Losing a parent is never easy. The best of your Dad lives on in each of you. Your memories will keep him close to you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and you family. Stuart and Michelle Poteri
September 14, 2016
Colleen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Karen & Mark Shields
Tran Family
September 14, 2016
To all of the Sullivan family, we are thinking of you and send our sincere condolences. Had enjoyed every discussions we had with David about the latest gadgets and smartphone apps..
Janice MacKenzie
September 14, 2016
Dear Diane and family, I am so sorry for your loss, may the memories of these last months of suffering soon fade and be replaced with the beautiful memories of the happy days you shared together with David.....Love and hugs
Cathy Pineo
September 14, 2016
Dear Diane, Lisa, Shaun, Colleen and Family, you are all in my thoughts during this very difficult time. I enjoyed my conversations with David over the past 4 years, he always made me smile & laugh, he will be missed by so many.
September 14, 2016
Dear Diane
As I left St. Patrick's for Montreal, I knew that David's time here below was limited. It would have been an honour for me to be involved in his funeral. You and David have been stalwart members of the parish, and the parish owes you a great deal. I will be with you in spirit, and will offer mass for his repose in the Lord and for your consolation and that of all family members. My sincere condolences. May the promise of the resurrection lift up your hearts.
Father Jean-Marc
September 14, 2016
So Sorry Diane my thoughts are with you, Shawn, Lisa, colleen and all the kids.I really enjoyed my chats with David discussing cars' during graduation dinners over the last couple years.
I know how much David cared for his family. David never missed an event for his grandkids even when he was not feeling the best.
Kirk,
Cheryle Engram
September 14, 2016
Thinking of you, Diane, and all your family. I will miss Dave's sense of humor - he always made me smile.
Patrick Mccarthy
September 14, 2016
To all of the Sullivan family, I wish to send my sincere condolences.
leona gilbert
September 13, 2016
Diane ; I was so sorry to hear of David's passing. Sincere condolences to you and your family *hugs* Leona
September 13, 2016
Your all in our hearts, and we are here for you if there is anything we can do . We have many fond memories of Dave, he will be greatly missed.
Love Jen and Steve
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