David Mark “Dave” Kent
1968-2018
David Mark “Dave” Kent – 50,
Truro, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018. Born in Truro and
raised in Pleasant Valley, Dave was the son of the late Victor Raymond
and Linda R. (Glazebrook) Kent.
Dave worked for a taxi company and different labor jobs
throughout his life but the most important job he had that he was
passionate about was his advocacy work with People First Nova Scotia
and the Truro chapter.
He is survived by his step daughter, Jolene Marie MacKenzie,
Truro; brothers and sisters, Steven (Marcie) Kent, Greenfield; Jimmy
Kent, Greenfield; Darlene (Danny) Boyd, Truro; Patty (Ivan) Colbourne,
Antigonish; Wayne Roode, Truro; Howard Roode, Truro; biological
mother, Sharon Ann Holt Roode, Great Village; nephews and nieces,
Jonathon, Katie and Chris Boyd, Truro; Michael Kent, Alberta; Ashley
Rose Kent, Shubenacadie; Heather Lynn Kent, Antigonish; Amanda Dean,
Antigonish; Joshua Roode, Truro; long-time friend and fellow advocate,
Cindy Carruthers.
Dave was an active member of CMHA Colchester East Hants
Branch. He enjoyed many of their activities such as swimming, social
events and helping with the office. Dave was a charter member of
People First of Truro and served as their president for six years. He
joined the provincial People First board in 2008 and served as
Treasurer, Vice President, President and was Past President at the
time of his passing. He represented Nova Scotia at National meetings
in Manitoba and committee meetings and conferences in many other
provinces. Dave was passionate about advocating for persons labelled
with an intellectual disability and Human Rights.
A “Celebration of Life” will be hosted by
his family and People First Nova Scotia from 1-5 p.m., Friday,
November 30, 2018, at Truro Lion’s Club, 1100 Prince Street,
Truro. If so desired, donations in Dave’s memory to People
First Nova Scotia or Canadian Mental Health Association, Colchester
East Hants Branch are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be
sent to the family by viewing Dave’s obituary on line and
selecting “Send a Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Mark Dave Kent 19682018..
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia