Born in South Harbour on March 21,1940. David was the son of the late Janet (MacDonald) Dowling.
He is survived by his loving wife Marie (Murphy) of 44 years, a sister Francine (Kenny) Muirhead New Glasgow, Heather (Edward) Burton Port Hawksbury and by his aunts Hectorine MacDougall, Maddie MacDonald and many nieces and nephews including special nephews Scotty MacDonald and Michael Murphy.
Besides his mother, he was predeceased by uncles Donnie B, Murdock, Munroe and by aunts Edith, Mary, Jane and Evelyn.
David was a longtime employee of Canada Post, working in South Harbour and Dingwall until his retirement in October 2005.
The Toronto Maple Leafs have lost another great fan.
Special thanks to Dr. Murray and the nurses at Buchanan Memorial Hospital in Neils Harbour and “Pa Kettle’s” special friend Francene Donovan & sister-in-law Rhadie Murphy.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 17 at 2pm at the United Church Cemetery, Ingonish. Memories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.fillmoreandwhitman.com. Donations in David’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.
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