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It is with great sorrow, that our family announces the passing of David Russell Sperry at the age of 74. On September 26, 2024, David peacefully passed at the U.S. Memorial Health Centre in St. Lawrence, NL.
As a pilot and RCMP member, he intrepidly, skillfully, and selflessly worked to aid and assist wherever and whenever called upon. As a friend, he was supportive, loyal and always generous with his time, knowledge and advice. As a father, brother, uncle, and grandpa, he loved unconditionally, listened attentively, gently guided and spoke with much wisdom and wit. But as a husband, he was everything that is wonderful. Leah was his Sun, Moon and Stars. He praised and protected her; honoured and loved her without reservation. God, rest his dauntless soul.
Dave served his country proudly and with distinction as a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. His career spanned more than thirty years during which he lived and worked in Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Ontario, Northwest Territories, the Yukon and Alberta. Early in his life, Dave developed a passion for aviation which he was able to pursue for the majority of his time in the Force. Before joining the RCMP Air Services, Dave saw service in General Duty and Marine Services, a career path which is rather unique. As a pilot, Dave saw almost every corner of the country from urban to remote and, in the process, rose through the ranks. Ultimately, he was promoted to the rank of Superintendent and was the Officer In charge of Air Services in Ottawa until his retirement.
After retiring to Frenchman’s Cove, Dave became an integral part of the local shooting community. He was a long time member of the Northwest Arm Rod and Gun club and spent eleven years as its president. He oversaw many improvements in the gun club during this time and recently the club house was named in his honour. He enjoyed trap, sporting clays, and target shooting, and was next to impossible to beat on the target range. He enjoyed hunting with his many friends across the country, and had a wealth of knowledge about outdoor life and life in general.
Dave was also an avid reader. He was a lover of realistic fiction in particular. This drew him to volunteering on the Garnish Library board in 2010, and became Chairperson in 2012 until resigning due to illness this year. Through appealing to regional government, fundraising efforts and the librarian, the tiny community library is still open. Dave’s designer homemade bird houses were a much sought after door prize at the Bakeapple Festival Tea Parties.
David is survived by his wife, Leah; their girls, Shannon (Gustaf) & Michelle (Miles); son, Jonathan; grandsons, Ian and Brennan; sisters, Althea (Casey) and Rosalind (William); several nieces, nephews and two great-grandsons.
He is predeceased by his parents, Everett and Mary Sperry.
Special thanks to Elaine Nolan for the friendship and care she gave David, and continues to give Leah, during their health journeys. Thank you to St. Lawrence US Memorial Health Center. Our loved one passed with grace and dignity because of the knowledge and compassion of the whole team who cared for him, and in turn, cared for his family and friends during a sad time. God bless.
In honouring David’s wishes, there will not be a church service. An inurnment will be held during the spring at Frenchman’s Cove, NL.
In David’s memory, in lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Frenchman’s Cove Anglican Church Cemetery Fund. His daughter Shannon will collect donations by e-transfer to s_goldsberry@hotmail.com (or other means).
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to the care of Wiseman’s Funeral Homes, Marystown.
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September 26 2024
Death notice for the town of: Marystown, Province: T-N
death notice David Sperry September 26 2024
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of David Sperry September 26 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
