It is with great sadness that we, the family, announce the passing of David Michael Seymour on Thursday, February 9, 2022, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born in Sydney on August 28, 1949, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Coffin) Seymour.
Dave was a proud member of the Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers International Association Local 56 for over 50 years. He was a Trustee on Local 56 and the Trustee of the Health, Welfare and Pension Board. Over the last fifty years, Dave held many different executive positions. He worked for J.W. Rudderham and A & B Mechanical. He loved his job and was hardworking and well-respected by all who worked with him.
Dave carried this dedication and love of work to his daily life with family and friends. He loved helping others and was a natural handyman.
Dave was a faithful member of St. Alban’s Anglican Church, Whitney Pier.
Dave’s love was unconditional and he was a very proud husband, father and grampy.
Dave is survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Robinson); daughters, Amanda Seymour (Christopher Graves-Smith), Halifax and Juanita (Steve) Ranni, Westmount; grandchildren, Elias, Adah Graves-Smith and Allie Ranni; sister, Audrey (Fred) Buist, Clive, AB; brother, Edward (Cynthia), Hamilton, ON; and sister-in-law, Sandy Seymour, Kamloops, BC.
Dave was predeceased by a brother, Ronald.
Visitation will be held in Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. A private family service will be held at St. Alban’s Anglican Church with Rev. Jackie Warren officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Covid-19 protocols are in effect. Proof of double vaccination, ID and masks are mandatory. The service can be viewed Wednesday, February 16 at 11 a.m. on FaceBook Live by visiting the Sydney Memorial Chapel Facebook page.
Memorials may be made to St. Alban’s Anglican Church or the Cancer Unit at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.sydneymemorialchapel.ca or e-mail sydneymemorialchapel@ns.sympatico.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Michael Seymour 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Sydney, Province: Nova Scotia