David Edward Fitzgerald
October 5, 1941 – August 13, 2018

On August 13, 2018 Mr. David (Dave) E. Fitzgerald of Glovertown, NL, formerly of Bell Island, NL and Fort McMurray, AB, closed his eyes for the last time. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Fay, son David (Paulette); two daughters Rosemary (Dion) Ford, and Deanna (Aaron) Blaquiere, and four grandchildren; Jordan Fitzgerald, Courtney (Jeremy) Wood, Kelsey Ford and Carter Blaquiere.

Loving husband, father and grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and much more, Dave was always ready with a quick joke ,a good laugh and a cold beer. He was always ready to lend a hand or an ear if you needed one and had such a friendly, easy-going nature. He was born and grew up on Bell Island with his mother, six sisters and three brothers. He lost his father to a boating accident at the tender age of 14. After serving in the Canadian military, he moved to Cambridge ON where he met Fay. They were married shortly after and began their life together, having three children and moving to Fort McMurray, AB where they laid down roots and raised their family. After retirement, and the kids were grown, they moved around a bit before they settled in Glovertown, NL.

17 months ago Dave was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer that landed him in the hospital for the last five months. He fought with all his might, with grace and dignity, and with Fay by his side. Not once did he complain, he always had his humour about him and never let us see if he was worried or scared. He was, as he always was, protecting us. He was the strongest, yet softest person and a friend and mentor to many.

Dave was predeceased by his parents David and Julia Fitzgerald, his sisters Lillian, Mary (Stoyles), Margaret (Fahey), brother Tom (Judy); nephew Big Tom, brothers-in-law George Cole, Myles O’Brien and Brian (Joanne) O’Brien. He leaves behind sisters Elsie (Frank) Layte, Rita Cole, Edna (Glenn) Spencer; and brothers Kevin (Carol) and Edward (Elaine); brother’s-in-law Carl (Nancy) O’Brien, Bill (Sandra Conway) O’Brien, sisters-in-law Carmel (Wink) Power, Nellie Butler, Betty (Ron) Bickford, Sharon (Chris Saunders) O’Brien and Bernardine O’Brien; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

As per his wishes, cremation has already taken place. Services will be announced and held at a later date on Bell Island, NL and in Edmonton, AB. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to his Go Fund Me page, https://www.gofundme.com/manage/help-us-bring-dad-home-to-mom

God Speed Dave, Dad, Pop. Our love goes with you. Rest easy, we’ll take it from here.