BOSWORTH, David Richard
May 18, 1944 – July 31, 2022
Bosworth, David Richard passed away peacefully at the Foothills Medical Centre on Sunday July 31st, 2022 at the age of 78 years. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 55 years Barbara, son Todd, daughter Kim (Corey), sister Diane (Tony) Sushetski, and brother-in-law David (Jillian) Colville. Dave was extremely blessed to have a large legacy of grandchildren, Lauren (Jeremy), Josh (Jordana), Jack, Bailey, Justin (Taylor), Tyler (Gus), Krysta, Tanner (Tanja), Gared, three beautiful great-grandchildren and a fourth on the way. He was predeceased by his father Herrick, mother Jessie (Betty), brother Brian, father-in-law Wilf and mother-in-law Hilda.
Dave was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, the middle child of Herrick and Jessie Bosworth. At the of age of nine months he travelled across the Atlantic with his mother and sister to join his father in England. The family soon moved back to Canada and settled in Calgary. In 1966, he met Barbara and they were married in 1967.
Dave served as a dedicated firefighter with the Calgary Fire Department for 30 years prior to his retirement as Captain in 1999. He was an active member of the Masonic Lodge #23 and served two terms as master. Dave and Barb spent their retirement driving and exploring the Western United States with Palm Desert and the Oregon coast among their favourites. Dave spent his life devoted to his wife and family. He will be lovingly remembered for the time, patience and compassion for everyone that touched his world and passing down the Christmas Irish Whiskey Toast. “For all of those that have come and gone”. Dave, you have joined the club.
Dave and the family would like to send a special message to the team of doctors and nurses in ICU Pod A, in particular, Dr. Chip Doig and Nurse Nanci, you made his final moments for all of us something we will never forget and always cherish.
A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held at the Al Azhar Shrine Temple (5225 – 101st Street NW, Calgary) on Thursday, August 25 from 2:30pm-6pm
Arrangements entrusted to Larry Slywka, Funeral Director
Cochrane Country Funeral Home – cochrane@piersons.ca – 403-932-1039
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of BOSWORTH David Richard 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Cochrane, Province: Alberta
Barb, Todd, Kim and families.
We were so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
His booming personality, his dedication to family, friends and community will be missed. It is hard to think of Fall Funtasia and not see Dave in the middle of all the action surrounded by donations.
Our thoughts are will you all at this difficult time.
Nancy and Al Brown
Barb and family
We can not begin to understand what you are going through right now. In this tough time may our friendship sympathy and heart felt condolences bring comfort to you and your family.
Bill & Ronnie Pihach
So many wonderful memories of a tremendous volunteer and friend. Dave’s life lives on in so many children’s lives. My sincere best wishes to Barb and family.