McClymont, David
(Flight Lieutenant R.A.F. 1942-1946. Ontario Hydro 1951-1976)
Peacefully with family at his side at the age of 97 in Barrie.
Predeceased by beloved wife Annie Muna who he was married to for 63 yrs. Survived by dearly loved sons David (Betty) of Barrie and Ian (Alice) of Ottawa; grandchildren Dana Guest (Mike), Jennifer Christiani (Ignacio), Sheila (Vince Charbonneau), Lauren and Gillian Stephan (Bernd). Predeceased by grandson Ian C (Karen Wilson).
Cherished great grandfather to: Stella Guest, Joe and Lola Rooney; Cruz Christiani, Kaitlin McClymont, Vincent and Julie Charbonneau and Nigel and Megan Stephan.
Survived by sister Mary Kemp (late Bert). Predeceased by brothers Albert (Betty), Tommy (late Susan) and Peter and sisters Elizabeth, Margaret and Isobel.
Also missed by nieces and nephews in Canada and U.K. and long-time friends Bud and Lorraine Finch and Anna-Laura and Marshall Milligan.
David was born in Saltcoats, Ayreshire, Scotland, November 9, 1911. In Saltcoats, David was a motor mechanic then joined the Liverpool City Police Force and then the Royal Air Force (1942-1946). He moved his family to Canada in 1950 where he became head of Security for the Georgian Bay Region of Ontario Hydro.
David believed strongly in community involvement. He was an elder in St. Andrew’s Presbyterian and a founding member and elder in Westminster Presbyterian. He was on the Barrie Town Council and the Barrie Board of Education. He was a dedicated Scoutmaster and Rover leader for years. David was also one of the original members of the Kempenfeldt Lodge of the Masonic Order and a Kiwanian. Many people benefitted from his generosity and advice.
He had known poverty as a boy and was quick to help those in need.
The family would like to thank those who cared for David at Wood’s Park Care Centre, The Royal Victoria Hospital and Leisure World Barrie in the last months.
In keeping with David’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. David’s ashes will repose at the Barrie Union Cemetery.
Donations for the Royal Victoria Hospital Foundation would be greatly appreciated.
Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Homes. Condolences may be forwarded through www.steckleygooderham.com
“A man’s a man for a that†(R. Burns)