John David Stonehouse
Passed 04/16/2023
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Obituary For John David Stonehouse
John David Stonehouse, born on August 1, 1947, in Glace Bay, NS, passed away on April 16, 2023.
Dave was the son of the late Fern and Donald Stonehouse, both from Springhill, NS. He married Linda Louise Butt on July 3, 1971, in Botwood, NL. Together they raised two sons, Scott (Jennifer) and Mark (Melanie). Dave was a devoted grandfather to MacLean, Oscar, Drew, Sydney, and Lewis. He is also survived by his sister, Greta (Bob) Chandler & family, Sister in-law Janice Stonehouse & family, Brother in-law Eric (Mavis) Butt & family, and is predeceased by his brother Jim Stonehouse.
Dave received his B.Sc. (Honours) from Mt. Allison University in 1969, B.Ed. in 1970 and M.Sc. at Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1973. He had a successful career with North Star Cement Ltd & Atlantic Minerals Ltd in Corner Brook, NL where he was VP Research and Development at retirement.
Dave loved music and getting together with friends to sing. He was an active member of several church choirs throughout his life in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. He was a Trustee at Humber United Church and a Foodbank Volunteer at Cole Harbour Woodside Church. Dave was also an active member of the Newfoundland Mining Association, where he was highly respected for his contributions to the industry.
In his free time, Dave enjoyed hiking, hunting, fishing, and exploring the natural beauty of his surroundings. He had a passion for giving back to his community and was known for his generosity and kindness.
Dave will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Visitation will take place on Thursday, April 20, 7-9 PM and a Celebration of Life will be held on April 21, 3:00 PM, both at Cole Harbour Woodside United Church, Cole Harbour, NS. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Feed Nova Scotia, CHWUC Foodbank or your local foodbank.
Rest in peace, Dave. Your legacy will live on in the memories of those who loved you.
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04/21/2023
Our hearts go out to the entire Stonehouse family. We only met Dave a time or two on his visits to Calgary, but we know how much the whole family loves him and will miss him. Our condolences from Canaveral Crescent in Calgary, Sarah and Denny Duguay (friends and next door neighbours to Mark and Mel).
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04/20/2023
Linda,Scott and Mark, So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We have many fond memories of our curling trips together with our boys, and your wonderful hospitality whenever we were in Corner Brook. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, and God bless. Donna and Roy Norman
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04/20/2023
Linda and family so sorry to hear about your loss.Dave was such a lovely, happy person. We always remember him fondly from our visit to NL years ago. He made the best bbq tenderloin I ever tasted. You are in our thoughts.
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04/19/2023
Linda, Scott and Mark, I am saddened to hear about the passing of Dave. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
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04/19/2023
Linda and family, so sorry for your loss . Dave will be more than missed. Please accept my condolences. Phyllis Jordan .
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04/19/2023
Linda, Mark and Scott - Very sad to hear the news. You are in our thoughts and the memories of the time we spent in the basement of your house on Westview Ave are still fresh, the sounds of baseball coming from the up-stairs living room. We will make a donation to a local food bank in his honour. Peace be with you. Eileen, Brian and David Penney.
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04/19/2023
Linda, my thoughts are with you and family in this very difficult time. You and Dave were soulmates for over 50 years. While there is no shortage of memories, hopefully, in time, those memories will give you some comfort. Peace be with you. Harry (Wilkes)
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04/19/2023
Sincere sympathy in the loss of David. My memories go back a long way to the bonfires on the beach in Parrsboro. May your good memories bring you comfort at this sad time in your life. Celia (Yorke) Burns
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04/19/2023
Condolences Linda, Scott and Mark, sorry for your loss. May the cherished memories you made together comfort you. Madonna (Bryden) Leonard. Billy, Kevin and Tawnya Bryden.
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04/19/2023
My sincerest sympathies to the family.Worked with Dave at the food bank.Very fine gentleman.
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04/19/2023
Terry Lynne and I express our deepest sympathy to You Linda and your Family. I had the pleasure of working with Dave at AML for many. He will always be remembered has a knowledge and kind Friend. We are sorry for your loss. Terry Lynne and Roland
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04/19/2023
Scott, Jennifer and family; Our sincere sympathies for your loss. Thinking of you at this difficult time. May your many wonderful memories bring you peace in the coming days.
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04/19/2023
Linda and Family, I am saddened to hear of Dave's passing. My encounters with him were mostly church related, but I got to know Dave as a kind and gentle soul, who would do anything for anyone in need. I am so very sorry for your loss. May God's light shine upon him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Rodger & Melissa Noel
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04/19/2023
Linda, Scott, Mark and families, Sorry to read this morning of Dave's passing. We have fond memories of him and your family while we were at Humber United Church. Dave's steady demeanor and overall church involvement was greatly appreciated as were the contributions of your family. Be assured of our thoughts and prayers as you mourn his passing but celebrate his life. Eric and Marion Hillier
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04/18/2023
I'm so sorry Linda and family to hear of this news, Dave was always so good to me. I will always remember our talks about the birds, on our walks during my stay with you guys when I had my kidneys removed. He drove all over Halifax and surrounding areas showing me all the great spots for birding, before my operation. The best of them were right in his backyard, the eagles. He loved watching them and I learned so much from him. Dave you will be greatly missed. Linda my heart goes out to you and know you are in my prayers. Nina
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04/18/2023
Linda and family, So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a very soft spoken and kind person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Karen and Alex Chaulk
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04/18/2023
Such a wonderful man . Please accept our condolences to all your family . You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pauline & Tony Dingwell
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04/18/2023
Deepest condolences on Dave's passing. He was such a great man with a huge heart. Thinking of you Linda, Scott, Mark and families at this time. Stephanie(Wilkes) and Jason MacAloney
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04/18/2023
Our deepest sympathy on Dave's passing. Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Ronald & Jocelyn Butt
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04/18/2023
So sorry to hear of David's passing, Linda! He was a wonderful man, and both Roland and I thought the world of him. He was the mainstay of our trio and Barbourshop numbers in Choir. We really enjoyed spending time with the two of you at the cottages in Howley. I will never forget all you did after Emily became ill. We will be with you in spirit, and know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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04/18/2023
Condolences Linda, Scott and Mark sorry for your loss. Great memories of Humber United Choir and Community Choir. Rest in peace and great singing in the Heavenly choir now. Ben and Catherine Hynes
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04/18/2023
Dave and Linda, you were both so kind when we first met, offering me support and warm smiles. So sad to learn of Dave's passing, my sincere sympathy Linda 💜
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04/18/2023
Dave you made the best G & T I ever had ,I will think of you always with a smile and how you and Linda looked after me when I lost my husband ,you were a wonderful neighbour both you and Linda . Rest in peace my friend . Gladys
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