Passed peacefully away at the DR. L.A. Miller Centre after a brave and courageous battle with cancer, David Joseph Chaisson at the age of 65. Besides his father, the late Cornelius Chaisson, he was also predeceased by his sister Mary, brothers Peter, Paul and James "Jimmy," brothers-in-law Mickey Ryan, Wayne Wheeler and Roger Ryan, niece Deborah Ann, and great-nephew Logan Michael Ryan. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his mother Mary, brothers and sisters Cecelia Ryan, Con Chaisson, Teresa "Susan" Ryan, Terry Chaisson, Morris Chaisson all of Codroy Valley, Karen (Dan) Rixon Port aux Basques, Wanda Wheeler Port aux Port, Joseph (Judy) Chaisson Cole Harbour, NS, Brian Chaisson Codroy Valley, Valerie (Leslie) Gerein Fort McMurray, AB, and Julia (Kevin) Lannigan St. John's, 20 nieces and nephews, and 14 great-nieces and nephews, sister-in-law Lorraine Chaisson, plus a large circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Thank you to all family and friends for their support, prayers and best wishes. Special thanks to Linda White, caregiver for 20 years, whose support will never be forgotten. Further thanks to staff and friends at the Waterford Hospital, Rob Adams, case manager, all healthcare staff and volunteers at the Miller Centre, cancer care staff at Eastern Health and good friends Paul and George. David's wish was to pass away at home, now he's home at last. Visitation took place on Thursday, October 8 at 7 pm and Friday, October 9 beginning in the morning. Funeral service took place on Saturday, October 10 at 11 am from St. Ann's Catholic Church in Upper Ferry with Father Lee Lainey officiating. Interment to follow at Mount Saint Thomas Cemetery, Great Codroy. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Healthcare Foundation or to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to East Haven Funeral Home Inc., Port aux Basques. 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com.

"Home At Last"