David Lloyd Hatcher
David Lloyd Hatcher, loving husband and father,
passed away at his home in Port Williams on April 15, at the age of
71. Dave was predeceased by his parents, father, Alexander and mother,
Lillian (Smith) Hatcher. He is survived by his wife, Claudine
MacDonald, and four children, Jamie, Jenn (Ryan Morrow), David (Emily
Hardman) and Jillian (William Hall). Also surviving are his sisters,
Beverley Hardie (Bob) and Judy Bowdridge (Ray); brother, Richard
Hatcher (Kathy) and many nieces and nephews. Dave, a recipient of the
Police Exemplary Service Medal, was a police officer with the Halifax
Police Department, retiring in 2000 after 30 years of service. We will
miss his police stories (many of which we had memorized, filling in
details if necessary) and his eagerness to reminisce on his days on
the police force. Dave was sensible, steady, and empathetic
– qualities which made him an excellent fit as an officer
dedicated to keeping our communities safe for many years.
Affectionately known by some as ‘Big Dave’, Dave
is perhaps best remembered for his comedic timing and sense of humour.
Always looking for an opportunity to crack a joke, Dave had a gift for
making people laugh. Dave might also be best remembered by his kind
heart. If you were in a grocery line and a burly looking man with a
moustache, almost certainly wearing his John Deere ball cap and plaid
jacket, paid for your groceries because you were short on cash, that
very well might have been Dave. Not one to agree with someone for the
sake of agreeing (other than with his wife), Dave could be outspoken
and direct, sometimes to our chagrin – for that, too, was
typical Dave. However, this quality made Dave an excellent giver of
advice and a source of wisdom, as you could certainly count on him to
be honest and straightforward. I would be remiss not to mention
Dave’s love of animals, as our pets were a source of immense
joy in his life. In fact, Dave could be considered a bit of an animal
whisperer, given his special gift of connecting with every furry
creature he encountered. He was predeceased by a long list of beloved
cats and dogs – most recently his Yorkie mix Calvin
– and is survived by his treasured cats, Brian and Holly.
Dave’s family will be forever grateful to everyone who cared
for him during his lengthy stay at the Victoria General Hospital. In
particular, we would like to thank the nurses, palliative care teams
and VON who enabled him to have his final wish – to be at
home. Through their efforts, Dave was able to take great pleasure in
watching his son David marry his fiancée Emily and to see
his brother and sisters one last time. With the support of family and
health care staff, Dave and his family were able to enjoy these
precious moments while being mindful of physical distancing rules in
these already difficult times. We will forever miss Dave’s
expert storytelling, wonderful sense of humour, generous spirit, and
in particular his bear hugs. Cremation has taken place and there will
be no visitation by request. A celebration of Dave’s life
will be held at a later date. Donations in memory may be made to
Annapolis Valley VON – Palliative Care or to a charity of
your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White
Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services,
Kentville.
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2020
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de David Lloyd Hatcher 2020..
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