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David Roy Jones
April 1, 1945 – December 24, 2021
After a brief illness, Dave passed away peacefully on December 24, 2021. He was a lifelong resident of Brockville and forever proud of the city he loved so dearly. He leaves his loving wife Virginia, son Michael, daughter Leslee, her husband Mike Dingman and granddaughters Alexandra and Emma Dingman of whom he was immensely proud.
Dave enjoyed a full and varied life. While still a young student at Ridley College, at an early age he determined that business had far more interest and appeal for him than did academics. It was then, when turning just 17 years of age, Dave opened his first retail store, Dave Jones Sports Shop. His great success in retail sporting goods led to a burgeoning new career touching many varied businesses, buying and selling a wide variety of inventory and leading to his founding of Leslee Sports Importing focused on business in the global market place. As part of those varied interests, Dave subsequently launched Calbrock Enterprises, a logistics company that continues to provide cross Canada services from the Brockville location.
Always a people person, Dave was admired and respected by all who did business with him. From his earliest years, he was known for a quick, astute and intuitive mind. Those that knew him well also knew that he had an unfailing memory, never needing to record a note or use a calculator for any transaction, he was indeed gifted and unique. Most importantly however, Dave was known for his great integrity and honesty. Throughout his life he conducted business in good faith, concluding business with a twinkle in his eye and a firm handshake. He will long be remembered with great fondness and admiration within all the business communities where he was active.
Throughout his life Dave exhibited caring and kindness for others. There are countless numbers of both people and charities that over many years Dave provided unheralded help, support and assistance, never asking for anything in return. He will be remembered for his kindness to others and his love of family, friends and the community.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Brockville, Ontario and a notice will be posted with the details.
As expressions of sympathy, donation to the Brockville and District Hospital Foundation Equipment Campaign in memory of Dave Jones would be gratefully appreciated by the family.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Jones Friday December 24th 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Brockville, Province: Ontario