Age 56, of Dartmouth, passed away on January 15, 2018. Survived by wife, Marita Kontio; cats, Boycah and Sweetie; brothers, Loran (Kathy) and Mark (Bonnie); half-sisters, Patricia Goulden (Trent) and Theresa Acker; step-father, Belton Nickerson; uncles, Fred and Barry; nephew, Daniel (Jessica); great-niece, (Lilly) and many extended family. Predeceased by parents, Marion and Wallace. David was an active member of the East Coast Blues Society, he loved music, cars, guitars, reading, and computers. David had a great sense of humour and he will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. Visitation will be held in A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home on Friday, January 19th from 7-9pm and Saturday January 20th from 2-4pm. Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 29th at 2pm in A. L. Mattatall Funeral Home. Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Online condolences may be viewed or sent to: www.mattatallfuneralhome.com