The family of William David Price,
husband of the late Marie (Johnston) Price are sad to announce his
passing on August 13, 2024, at Mill Cove Nursing
Home. David was born in Dartmouth Nova Scotia on
June 21, 1937, to his parents, the late John and Annie
(Gahan)Price
Survived by his children, Jeffrey
(Debbie) of Saint John, Chris (Tammy) of Jemseg and Lisa (Courtney) Of
New Hampshire, two sisters, Linda and Donna; three brothers Rex,
Peter, and Bobby; five grandchildren, Travis, Troy, Trent, Cortney and
Brittany; five great grandchildren Parker, Holly, Madelyn,
Haitham and Alexandra Jade as well as several nieces and
nephews
In addition to his parents and his
wife, he is predeceased by his brothers Gerald, Ken, Ralph, John,
Victor, Gary, Bud and Richard.
In his younger years, David and his
wife Marie enjoyed many pursuits including Square Dancing and
summer Camping on Davidson
Lake. David coached and mentored both of his sons
in their younger years of hockey and
baseball.
David was generous with his time and
active in various charities throughout his lifetime. He was a member
and former president of the Y’s Men’s club, a
member of the Wesleyan Church, and enjoyed singing tunes with his
Fredericton Barbershoppers. During David’s later years he
volunteered at Dr Everett Chalmer’s hospital, helping out
whenever he could.
Visitation for David will be held on
Saturday August 17, 2024, from 11am – 1pm at
Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton NB.
The Funeral Service will begin at 1Pm at the same location. The
interment will be held at Forest Hill Cemetery on Monday August 19,
2024, at 1pm.
The family would like to say a
special thank you to the staff at the Oromocto Public Hospital Duffy
Unit, the Oromocto Long Term Care and the Mill Cove Nursing
Home.
Memorial donations in
David’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
and the SPCA for the love of his dog. Online condolences may
be made at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com
www.bishopsfuneralhome.com