David Adrian Matheson

Born in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia on April 22nd, 1932 to Catherine and Davie he was 93 and half years old, he lived a full life.

Adrian was taught the bagpipes by his father at a young age which prompted him to join the Black Watch Highland Battalion at 18 years of age in 1950.

He served overseas in West Germany as part of the post war allied occupation. While stationed overseas he played at the Royal Edinburgh Tattoo. He actually got to play in the Tattoo subsequently two more times in other pipe bands.

Upon repatriation he decided to get out of the army. After a short time he decided to re-enlist, but this time, in the Air Force. It was during his posting at Cold Lake Alberta he met his first wife, Simone, the mother of their children. After five years in the RCAF he once again returned to civilian life.

He was then employed with the CN Police in Edmonton. During many years he was diligently working on his education. After a transfer to North Vancouver he then decided to attend Simon Fraser University full time. At that time he also played in the Seaforth Highlanders band and then the Shriner’s Pipe band. Upon graduation he taught primary school for 25 years until retirement. It was all a true testament to his drive and ambition!

Predeceased by his wife of 42 years Simone, brother Donnie, and many close cousins and his second wife Catherine.

Adrian is survived by his brother Brian (Stephanie), two children, Susan (Glenn), David, grandchildren, Kilee and Matt and great grandchild to be.

Thank you to everyone that helped in taking care of Adrian in the last couple of years.

The funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, October 28th at 11:00 am at St. Edmund’s Catholic Church, 535 Mahon Avenue, North Vancouver. A viewing will take place prior to the funeral beginning at 10:00 am in the church.