David «Davie» Kerr
1944-2019
Surrounded by his family, the death of David
«Davie» Kerr of Quispamsis, husband of Sandra
(Gentles) Kerr occurred on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, after a
courageous battle with cancer.
Born on July 29, 1944 in Glasgow, Scotland, he was a
son of the late Donald and Rachel (Carr) Kerr. Davie left school at
the age of 14 to work as a plater at the Shipyard in Glasgow. He then
left Scotland and emigrated to Canada in 1966 with only 46 pounds in
his pocket. He then began to work at the Shipyard in Collingwood, ON,
where he met the love of his life, Sandra. In 1986, the
family moved to Saint John, where Davie began to work as Planner at
the Saint John Shipyard, then was employed at St. Catharine’s Shipyard
for several years until his retirement in 2004, returning to
Quispamsis to be with his growing
family.
Besides his wife and family, Davie’s biggest love was
Football (soccer), he was the biggest Celtic Football Club fan known
in the area. Other than family and football, Davie loved listening to
Rod Stewart. He loved to travel, and spent many weekends in the summer
at Hilltop Campground in Maine with family and friends, an avid poker
player, golfer, and enjoyed his Thursday nights out with his boy,
David, but most importantly, watching his children and grandchildren
grow.
Davie is survived by the love of his life, Sandra, of
46 years, his loving children; Rachelle Lanigan (Sean), and David
(Lethe) both of Quispamsis, his grandchildren, whom he
adored, Molly and Sean Lanigan, Fenwick, Preston, and Paisley Kerr,
brother Donald Kerr (Margaret) of Collingwood, ON, as well as several
nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and close
friends.
Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his
brothers; James, and
William.
A memorial service celebrating Davie’s life will be
held on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Kennebecasis Community
Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) at 12PM, with
visiting starting at 10AM. For those who wish, remembrances may be
made to Kennebecasis High School Drama Program.
«You will never walk alone»
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Davie Kerr 19442019..
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick