Vaughan, David John
A funny and generous man, Dave Vaughan passed away at Errinrung Long Term Care Home in Thornbury on Sunday, October 2, at the age of 93.
Dave was a devoted husband to Audrey Watson, loving father to Susan and Carole (Tim), grandpa to Kurtis (Kate), Adam (Agnes) and Robert and great grandpa to Emma, Natalie, Victoria and William. He was much loved by surviving sister Dorothy and brother Bob (Gabi) and was always treasured by his nephews and nieces. Dave was predeceased by his daughter Nancy.
He was born in Toronto to John and Ella Vaughan. They had seven children when they immigrated from Wales, and had three more, including Dave, in their new home.
Dave worked in the insurance industry for over 60 years, joining Reid Shaw & McNaught after finishing high school. He moved to Topp, Truscott & Company, but returned to Reids 22 years later. He finished his career with his good friends John and Diane Carlton at Canadian Livestock Insurance.
He loved his years specializing in insurance for race horses and farms so much that he worked until age 80. Dave knew the famous players in the Canada’s racing industry as well as smaller breeders. The social parts of the job suited him well and he enjoyed attending races such as the Queen’s Plate, high profile horse sales and charity galas often held at the farms of celebrated horse owners.
Dave was known to be a very competitive curler and euchre player. Curling was his sport, and he was a member at several Toronto clubs, finishing his ‘curling career’ in Meaford. And if you were his partner in cards, you needed to know what you were doing! Once retired, he became very involved in the Meaford Rotary Club and was well known for selling lots of tickets for the annual fundraisers.
Dave and Audrey met as teenagers at their first jobs and remained friends throughout their marriages to others. Sparks flew when they got together in their 60s, and they were married within a few short months, announcing their new lives together with a big party. Dave and Audrey had a wonderful adventure together for 32 years. They shared a passion for traveling and once circled the globe in a single trip, visiting friends at each stop. Florida was their winter home for many years and again they made good friends where ever they went. A special friend Topsy shared many trips and all the fun.
Meaford began as a weekend place but Dave loved small town life and the view over the harbour, so they made their home there for the last 12 years. He swam in Georgian Bay most days from May 24th until well into October.
Dave will be remembered for his quick-witted humor, ready laugh and zest for life. He loved to sing and tell bad jokes. He was one of a kind and will be truly missed.
The family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Errinrung and the Meaford Hospital for the wonderful care Dave received in his last months.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Meaford Hall, 2nd floor, 12 Nelson St. E, Meaford ON on Friday, October 14, from 2 until 4 p.m.
As your expression of sympathy, donations to the Meaford Hospital Foundation would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at the Meaford Hall, 2nd floor, 12 Nelson St. E, Meaford ON on Friday, October 14, from 2 until 4 p.m.
Donations: Meaford Hospital Foundation
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vaughan David John 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Meaford, Province: Ontario