LAVERY, David (ST. PIERRE)

April 13, 1967 – December 20, 2013

 

It is with great sadness that the family of David Lavery announce his passing. David of Strathmore, Alberta, has gone to be with his father Ron St. Pierre.  David leaves behind his loving daughter Dalynn who was the sunshine of his life; his mother Madeline Lavery of Welland; sister Louise (John) of Port Colborne; brothers Tim of Welland, Danny (Julie) of St. Catherines; his nieces and nephews, who loved him dearly; his wife Marilynn of Manitoba; and many dear friends, too many to mention. David was known as “Dave the Painter” of “The Painting Saints”. He was proud of his profession and was an amazing painter. Dave always greeted someone with a big smile, a complement, a joke, or a ditty; to his family and friends it as a big hug for a hello or goodbye. He was larger than life and if you were blessed with ever meeting David, it only took once for you to always remember him. With his love of music, we would often be blessed with his renditions of songs that were often incomprehensible, as our David was perhaps one hundred percent tone deaf. We would have to nod and acknowledge, or he would keep on going… You could always tell when Dave had a good hand at the poker table, as it was the only time he was ever quiet (sorry Dave we never told you). He was always cheering for the underdog, and of course loving the long shots. His deep love for family and close friends made him one of the most loving souls that has ever touched our world.

Never doing anything halfway,

He lived life as he played cards,

“I’ll see you and I’m all in”

Rest in peace my Dearest David. Until we meet again, we love you.