David Ralph Drake
1946-2018
It is with heavy hearts that the family of David Ralph Drake,
loving husband of Vera ( Myers ) Drake, announce his peaceful passing
which occurred on March 20, 2018 at the Saint John Regional Hospital.
Born in Woodstock on March 17, 1946, he was a son of the
late Ralph and Greta (Briggs) Drake.
In his early years in Avondale he worked with his Dad at
Barretts farm, Then Humpty Dumpty foods, and 12 yrs as a Paramedic. He
was a leader with his boys in Scouts and Ambulance cadets. He loved
his time kayaking, camping , playing with his tractor and building
projects with family. David most of all was a man of faith who loved
God and showed that love to the world around him.
In addition to his wife Vera, David will be fondly remembered
by his sons: Kevin Drake (Lesley) of Harvey and Kenneth Drake
(Crystal) of Keswick; stepdaughters: Deborah Hughes (Mark) of Saint
John and Deline Forward (Gary) of Fredericton; sisters: Jo-Anne Harris
(Bob) of Saint John and Gail Lawrence (Doug) of Woodstock; brothers:
Blair Drake (Sherry) of Fredericton and Lorne Drake (Marilyn) of
Woodstock; sister-in-law, Carolyn Drake of Woodstock; as well as ten
grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his
first wife, Donna , second wife Sharon, his brothers Arnold and Terry.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral
Home, 111 Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) with
visiting on Friday, March 23, 2018 from 2-6 PM. A funeral service will
be held on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 1PM from Rivercross Church, 61
Forbes Drive, Saint John. Interment to take place in Waterville
Baptist Church Cemetery, 282 Estey Road in Waterville, N.B. at a later
date. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Rivercross
Church or a charity of the donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Ralph Drake 19462018.source
Death notice for the town of: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick