Obituary for
David Thomas Bird
Bird, David Thomas:
The family of David Thomas Bird late of Waterloo, Ontario regrets having to announce his death on Friday, August 7, 2020. He was a kind and generous man, well loved by family, friends and peers alike. An active member of St. James’-Rosemount United Church, he was a trustee and property chair for decades. Born at home in Galt (Cambridge) on 31 Jan 1939, he attended school there prior to apprenticing at Sutherland-Schultz Kitchener as an electrician. He was a business partner at P.G. Dick and at Delco Electrical Limited companies. He enjoyed sailing and model trains.
He was predeceased by parents Thomas Bird and Edna Breedon Bird and by siblings Leonard Bird and Glenna Croft. Left to mourn: his wife Joan and their children: Gordon Bird, Allison Brenner and Christine Bird along with grandchildren Matthew and Laura Brenner, Nicholas and Katelyn Bird, and Ian Bird. Great-grandchildren Adelynn, Kayden and Ava Bird, Nora Greco-Brenner and Colten Hamm complete the family.
Cremation has taken place and a funeral service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations will be gratefully received for St. James’- Rosemount United Church (cards available at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 519-749-8467).
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Bird 1939 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Kitchener, Province: Ontario