Clark, David Wesley – 81, of East Ferry, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Born in Ingersoll, Ontario; he was a son of the late Ralph Clark and the late Ena (nee Boswell) and Joseph Fitzgerald. Dave joined the Navy in August of 1950. He served on the following HMC Ships; LaHolloise, Magnificent (Twice), Chignecto, Buckingham, Assiniboine, and Margaree. He also served in these Shore Establishments; Cornwall (Four Times), Naden, Stadacona (Five Times) Carleton, RCN Liasison Office in Bermuda, and C.F.B. Greenwood. He retired from the Canadian Military in November 1986 at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer. Dave was then appointed Harbour Master for fourteen fishing harbours on Digby Neck and Islands until he finally retired in 1997. Dave will be sadly missed by his wife of 57 years, Marion (McClafferty), East Ferry; sons David (Beverley), Dartmouth; Darby (Anuschka Jam), Cornwall, PEI; Desmond (Crystal), Sandy Cove; brother William “Barrie” (Susan), London, Ontario; sister Shirley Oakley, Mississauga, Ontario; eight grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. Besides his parents Dave was predeceased by his brother in law Alex Slater. At the family’s request cremation has taken place and a graveside service will take place in the East Ferry Cemetery at a later date. Donations in Dave’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Serenity Lindsay Funeral Home and Crematorium, 192 Commercial Street, Berwick, Nova Scotia B0P 1E0. Donations or condolences may be sent to our mailing address at PO Box 355, Kentville, Nova Scotia B4N 3X1 or by visiting: www.serenitylindsayfuneralhome.ca