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David Barrington Emery
April 30th, 1950
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June 15th, 2024
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dave Emery on June 15, 2024, at the North Shore Hospice.
Dave was born in Cardiff, South Wales and grew up in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan where he met and married his wife, Christine. They were married in 1973 and in 1989 they emigrated with their two young boys to Vancouver where Dave started working in heavy construction.
Dave had a deep passion for sports from a young age, playing rugby and soccer and excelling in swimming throughout his school years and continuing to swim passionately throughout his life. One of his achievements in High School was the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award which was presented to him at Buckingham Palace. He particularly enjoyed cheering on his favorite teams, Cardiff City Football Club and the Vancouver Canucks. His love for animals was evident, especially for his beloved dog, Herbie. Dave also enjoyed immersing himself in literature and had a keen interest in history, showcasing his extensive wealth of knowledge and wisdom that made him a trusted advisor within his family.
With a career spanning over 50 years in heavy construction including projects in Iran and Saudi Arabia, Dave was highly respected in his field, known for his mentorship and dedication. He was hard working and conscientious taking great pride in providing for his family and nurturing his community, often seen encouraging neighborhood children in their sports endeavors.
Dave was a well-traveled individual who greatly enjoyed sampling local beers from around the world. His warm presence and thoughtful guidance will be dearly missed by his wife of 51 years, Chris Emery, his sons Richard (Mallory) and Andrew (Jenna), his adored grandson Connor, his brother Harry (Freda), and numerous friends and family in the UK.
The family would like to thank Dr. Dana Haaf for all his caring support. We would also like to thank the Staff at Lionsgate Hospital, especially Dr. Anis Lakha for her kindness and understanding. The compassionate and professional care that was received at the North Shore Hospice was very much appreciated during Dave’s final days.
Additionally, the family would like to extend their gratitude to A Simple Cremation for all their assistance during this difficult time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on July 20th at 1pm at North Shore Alliance Church.
201 East 23rd St, North Vancouver.
April 30th 1950
June 15th 2024
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