Thurston, David Willoughby - RCMP Staff Sergeant Major (Retired)- passed away peacefully on Monday, November 22, 2010 in London, Ontario. Survived by only daughter Judith Ann Thurston of London. Predeceased by his beloved wife Sarah Joyce Thurston (2003) of London; parents Fred (1975) and Annie (1972) Thurston; brother Howard (1943, missing in action during world War 11 over Hamburg, Germany); sister Annie 'Betts' (Thurston) Vickery (2003) and infant brother John (1928) all of Sandford, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia. Sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. For 25 years, David served with distinction in the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, during which time he was stationed throughout the Maritime Provinces and Ontario. During his early years in The Force, he toured North America as a Member of the RCMP Musical Ride. Upon retirement, David spent 20 years working in the Investigations Branch of the Unemployment Insurance Commission. Upon retirement from Federal Services, David was an active Community volunteer, working with RCMP Veterans' Association, SARI Riding School (an organization providing therapeutic horseback riding lessons for people with disabilities), the Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels and Big Brothers of London. Throughout his life, David's love of literature and learning lead him to pursue studies in English, History and Journalism at Carleton University, The University of Windsor and The University of Western Ontario. A private family service has taken place with interment at Zion Cemetery.