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In Memory of
David Ray Gilmour
1954
-
2023

Obituary of David Ray Gilmour

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David Gilmour passed peacefully at his home in Odessa on the morning of Saturday, March 4th, 2023. “Thank you” feels inadequate when thinking back on everything you’ve done for us.

 

He was the man that taught us how to fish, how to ride a 4-wheeler, how to shoot a gun, how to respect and love the outdoors, how to wrench on cars & trucks. How to be a good Dad/Grandpa. You were our rock. Ever there, solid, predictable.

 

Born October 11th, 1954 to Nellie and Ira Gilmour in Kingston and brought home to 81 Carruthers Ave, but a good deal of time would be spent at the cottage on Loughborough Lake, as well as the deer camp near Griffith. He enjoyed a 35+ year career working for Canada Post in Kingston, and eventually holding the role of Local President for the union. David is predeceased by his parents, brother Bob, and son Allen. Lovingly remembered by daughter Melissa, son Matthew (Sarah), ex-wife and friend Susan Hannah, grandchildren Owen, Carter, Emma, Dahlia, Abby, Clare, William, and Athena, sister-in-law Heather, brother-in-law and hunting companion Steve (Linda), niece Sarah (Jon), grandniece Alice. Also remembered by the stray kids that he adopted along the way – Joe, Cas, Todd, Amber, Ange, Sherry, Candy, Myka, Derrick, and Garry.

 

A big thank you to his many nurses and caregivers, especially the grandkids that helped over the last few months. As per his wishes, there will be no service before cremation. Details about a celebration of life will be posted to his Facebook page.

 

Arrangements entrusted to Payne Funeral Home, 178 Main St., Odessa, Ontario K0H 2H0 (613-386-7373). Share your memories and condolences to the family at www.paynefuneralhome.com

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Stephen & Linda Delve posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Dear Matthew, Melissa, and families, we are all so sorry to have learned of the loss of your Dad, and my friend David. This is an especially difficult blow coming so soon after our recent loss of Allen. David and I shared the very best and most carefree days of youth that anyone has ever enjoyed. It was nearly sixty years ago we rode our bicycles out to the Gilmour family cottage at Loughborough Lake, an adventure I can still feel in my heart today. This led to so many subsequent adventures and wonderful times, hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycling, snowmobiling, and enjoying to the full the joy of youth in the great outdoors. Truly the best, happiest, most carefree days that were ever lived by anyone, anywhere. Thank you David for sharing all of that with me, and especially for your friendship. I will certainly never forget any of it! We’ll be thinking of you all through the difficult days ahead, and praying that peace and comfort will fill your hearts as the future unfolds.
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Norah posted a condolence
Monday, March 13, 2023
We are so sorry for your loss. We hold many good memories of David over the years, and lots of great stories of hunting etc. too, with his brother Bob and our cousin Steve Delve. This is hard for you all with the recent loss of Allen. Hang on to the good memories and time will help heal the hurt, a bit. We are holding you in our hearts and prayers. Eldon and Norah Curl
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Larry and Joanne Fowler posted a condolence
Saturday, March 11, 2023
Deepest Sympathy Melissa and Matthew (and families) on the passing of your Dad . We well remember several visits with David when at Bob & Heather's next door ! . We enjoyed his humor ... and stories .. Sorry he had to suffer ill health -- as his Brother did- but they both are at peace now. May you ALL be comforted by the support of friends and your loving memories . xo Larry and Joanne Fowler Amherstview
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Friday, March 10, 2023
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Paul G. Payne Funeral Home

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