David Strickland
March 4, 1923 - May 8, 2014

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of David Strickland of Isle Aux Morte, Newfoundland on May 8, 2014 in the Palliative Care unit 7A of the VG hospital with family by his side. He was born in Burgeo, Newfoundland and a son of the late John Strickland and Elizabeth Jane (Anderson). He is survived by his daughter Alice (Bill), grandsons David (Paula), Robert (Kim); great grandchildren Cadin, Callie and Ashley; great great grandchild Caleb; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Alice Jane, brothers Lewis Strickland, step brother George Robert Knott. David loved the outdoors; he was a fisherman for many years. He worked for Connors Brothers for 26 years until he retired in 1989. David loved going to music jams on Wednesday and Friday nights with his friends Gordie and Earl. He dearly loved Accordian music. Funeral services and burial will take place in Newfoundland on Wednesday May 14, 2014 at 2pm at Holy Spirit Church, Isle aux Morts, NF. Arrangements have been entrusted to East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basque, NF. A Celebration of Life service will be held on May 24, 2014 at 2pm at the Salvation Army Corp. Lower Sackville, reception will be held in the LP Hall. The family would like to thank Dr. Terry Higgins and the doctors and nurses of the Palliative Care Unit 7A, many thanks to the VON for the wonderful care they gave my dad.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the The Holy Spirit Anglican Church, Isle aux Morts, Newfoundland.