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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
GALBRAITH, David Robert George - Peacefully, at the Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 87 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Hazel Isabel "Peggy" Galbraith (nee Spence). Dear brother of Alison Scanlan (Michael). Dear uncle of Avril McCarthy (Peter). Dear father of David Galbraith (Jan), Mark Galbraith (Patti), Paul Galbraith, Karen Groh (Craig), Todd Galbraith (Jennifer), Peter Galbraith, and Duane Galbraith. Loving stepfather of Owen Harris (Bonnie), the late David Harris (Christine), Donna Harris-Morrison (the late Rod Morrison), the late Timothy Harris, and Deborah Jackson (Thomas). "G.G." is lovingly remembered by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. David joined the Armed Forces (Navy) at 17 years of age, served for 27 years and was a Korean War Veteran. After working for Irving Oil on the tanker ships, he returned to Cobourg and began his second career as a maintenance electrician at Weetabix and later Belden until his retirement. David was Sgt. at Arms in charge of the colour party at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, as well as First Vice, Poppy Fund Chairman, and Parade Commander. David volunteered his time at the SPCA Donkey Sanctuary as he loved animals. Cremation with a Celebration of Life to be held and announced at a later date. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 133 Poppy Fund. (The Northumberland News 07 Dec 2022)
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