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David Girouard

David Claude Girouard, age 67, of Amherst, NS, formally Baie Verte, NB, passed away June 13, 2015 peacefully with his family and friends by his side, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre in Amherst, NS.
Born in Sackville, NB, he was a son of the late Doris Clara (Lorette) and late Claude Girouard.
After completing school and marrying Jean, the love of his life, Dave went on to join the Bank of Nova Scotia. For 15 years he enjoyed various postings throughout the province of NS. In 1980, Dave and his family returned to his hometown of Amherst to establish D&J's Convenience Store. For 30 years Dave and Jean operated a successful family business. He was known as the ice cream man to many and always provided ice cream to the kids on grading day free of charge for all their hard work throughout the year. Prior to his retirement, Dave was in "Automotive Sales" for 3 years with Tantramar Chevrolet and Jim Henwood Auto Sales.
Dave loved all sports, especially baseball, hockey and curling. He was elected president of the Amherst Curling Club for 2 separate terms. As developer of the junior curling program, he was quite proud of the fact some of his students reached the provincial and national levels. Dave was also the director of the YMCA for 3 years and graced it's racquetball courts frequently.
Dave loved the outdoors and cottage life in Baie Verte. He was known as the local "Handyman" and loved to help out his beach neighbors anytime of the year.
Dave will be greatly missed by his loving wife Jean (Gagnon) of 46 years. Two sons, Christopher (Cindy) of Baie Verte, NB and Kevin (Jennifer) of Amherst, NS. One sister Doreen Bickerton of Burlington, ON and a younger brother Peter of Aulac, NB.
One of Dave's greatest joys in life were his grandchildren, Tyson, Riley and Katelyn Girouard of Amherst, NS and Kyle and Anna Girouard of Baie Verte, NB.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777) where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday from Noon until 2 pm and 7 to 9 pm with parish prayers at 8:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Parish Roman Catholic Church Amherst on Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 10 am, Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. A light lunch will follow the funeral, with internment in the Saint Charles-Nativity Cemetery.
Those wishing to make a donation in David's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.
The family wishes to express the deepest appreciation to the family and friends that have supported Dave throughout his 16 year battle with cancer. Also a big thanks to Dr. Short, the palliative care team, Sherri and Amy, VON Amherst, Dr. K. Bienkowski, and the staff on the medical floor in Amherst for all their wonderful care and support for both Dave and the family in their time of need.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.furlongjones.ca or by visiting the funeral home facebook page.

 

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