Tribute Wall
In Memory of
David Shipley
1954 - 2025
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Laura Martin posted a condolence
Sunday, March 16, 2025
Our sympathy to Valerie and to Dave's family. We enjoyed having Dave as a board member for Massie Hall. He would help out when the hall had a concert on the go, placing posters around town and helping during the day of an event. We ran across Dave at most music venues... Massie Hall Concerts, Summerfolk, the Roxy, and Harbour Nights in Owen Sound. He had a great smile and laugh, and you couldn't help but smile or laugh along with him. He gave of himself endlessly, always willing to help out where he could. It was an honour to have known him and we will miss him
Glen and Laura Martin and family
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Valerie Lang uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, March 16, 2025
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Dave was my best friend and partner. I will miss him, and our many conversations. His smile will be greatly missed by all the people that knew him.
I am sending my condolences to Dave’s family and all of his relatives.
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Carrie Lee posted a condolence
Thursday, March 13, 2025
My condolences to Sarah, Jeff and all Dave's loved ones, for the loss of your father, brother, friend, companion. Dave was a great neighbour of ours for years and I especially owe gratitude to him for his quick response and expertise when I had a chimney fire at my home. May good memories of time with him bring you solace and comfort.
Carrie Lee
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richard posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
I never had the privilege of meeting this gentleman but his was obviously a life well lived! The obituary says it all...
RIP Sir. Blessings to the family and friends.
Richard G.
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Gwen Kennard donated to World Wildlife Fund Canada / Fonds Mondial Pour La Nature Canada
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
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Larry Brown posted a condolence
Monday, March 10, 2025
Dave will be greatly missed by the Owen Sound Probus Billiards Club. He progressed steadily and thoroughly enjoyed the weekly snooker games. He always had a big chuckle and belly laugh when someone made a good shot, but remained calm and collected whenever he had a good shot. RIP. From the gang Larry Brown, Bill Cameron, Dave McAuther, Ed Swanston, Lynn Sunstrum, Joe Sheppard.
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Michael Baerg posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2025
I met Dave at the YMCA, and he had stories to tell right from the start. I enjoyed the time we spent talking over exercise, breakfasts and in flower gardens, Attack games and car shows. He will be missed. My heart felt condolences to his partner Valerie and his family. Michael Baerg
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Angela lit a candle
Sunday, March 9, 2025
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I only recently met Dave during the elections. I worked with him for a day at the Shallow Lake arena. WHAT A WONDERFUL MAN!!! My heart hurts today when I found out of his passing. My love and prayers go out to his family.
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Gordon Cottrill posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2025
I have good memories of Dave from years past at MNR. Sorry this has happened.
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Norah Toth posted a condolence
Sunday, March 9, 2025
I will remember Dave's gentle manner and smile from both MNR days long ago and, more recently, the Owen Sound Field Naturalists meetings. Rest in peace, Dave. My condolences to his family and loved ones. May your memories sustain you.
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Paul Nicholson and Terry Burns posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
We were so sorry to hear about Dave. We didn't know him all that well, as he had started volunteering only relatively recently for the Owen Sound Little Theatre set building team, but we always valued his cheery good humour and willingness to pitch in wherever he was needed. He had given the last couple of shows a miss, but we had hoped to see him again soon in the theatre shop. Reading his obituary was a poignant experience as we didn't yet know him well enough to be familiar with his personal life and many other interests. Our condolences on the loss of this gentle, helpful and kind man.
Paul Nicholson and Terry Burns, OSLT Scene Shop
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Lloyd Mohr posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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Our deepest sympathies go out to Dave’s friends and family. I had the pleasure of working with and playing for Dave on many occasions. What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man. Miss the smile Dave.
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GLEN AND HOLLY DUNHAM posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
We met Dave many years ago when he worked at the Junior Ranger Camp at Emmett Lake near Tobermory. Years later we became Attack season ticket holders and to our amazement Dave remembers us! We shared a hello and conversation at every game and will miss him very much. We smiled at Dave's tribute as it described him so well. Rest in peace Dave.
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Craig Todd posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Dave will be greatly missed
Condolences to the family and partner Valerie
I knew Dave as a colleague from MNR
We often bumped into each other at the Y or at the Harbour Nights concerts downtown on the pier.
Dave was always upbeat and enjoyed life. May the family and Valerie gain comfort from his memories and easy smile
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Sharon Barber posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Our condolences to your family for the sudden death of David. I worked with David for many years at the Isaac Lake Fire Attack Base (MNR). We have remained friends for many years and met every year in December with other fire people to laugh and reminisce of crazy adventures. His laugh was so infectious. David, my friend I will miss you.
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Kyle Wilkinson posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Condolences to you on the passing of Dave. It’s been many years since I had the pleasure of working alongside him at the Inter Township Fire Department. May you rest in peace Dave.
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Jennifer Cornell posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Sad to read this news. I worked with Dave at a couple of LTC homes over the years. The tribute you’ve written as his obituary captures his spirit and legacy beautifully. Sending love to all who knew him and will miss him dearly.
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George and Bonnie Garvie posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, March 8, 2025
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Our deepest sympathies to Kathleen, Sarah and Jeff. He was such a great person and cousin. It was always fun being in his presence over the years. Love George and Bonnie Garvie.
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Pete Miller posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Dave and me crossed paths in so many ways.
When he was property manager for many years at Rockwood Terrace and Summit Place .
At Attack games, Hockeyfit, and Massie Hall.
Always smiling, always engaged .
You will be sadly missed Dave.
You had so much more to share .
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Rachelle Smith (Shipley) posted a condolence
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Sarah, Jeff, and Family
We are so sorry to hear this news about your dad. It has been years since I’ve seen him but I can still clearly picture his smile and hear him humming a good tune as he drove us around to all of our shenanigans. I think we can all learn valuable lessons from the way he lived his life and found his passions. Ive been thinking of you guys lots this week. Sending big hugs xo
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Charity Jackson lit a candle
Friday, March 7, 2025
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My sincere condolences to you and your family with your loss. I worked with Dave at Georgian Heights. He was a man always laughing and smiling. May all your fond memories provide you with some comfort in this difficult time. Many blessings to you.
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Bea and Dave Miller posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Deepest condolences, Sarah, to you and George, on the sudden loss of your dad. I’m so glad you had that week with him in The Crowsnest Pass last fall. Memories that will never be lost, I know how special he was to you. Condolences also to Jeff and family and to his special friend Val and all extended family. Dave was a friendly stand up guy and we always enjoyed seeing and chatting with him around Owen Sound.
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Jane Mock posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
While we didn’t know your father we have been thinking of him and you this past week with heavy hearts. We called for help and my husband and son were by his side the whole time. The care he got from emergency responders was wonderful. You can rest easy he was well cared for.
Sending hugs.
Dan Jane Mock and Family
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Teri Fischer uploaded photo(s)
Friday, March 7, 2025
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I am deeply saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. I had the privilege of working with him for many years at Rockwood, and he was always a kind and true gentleman. His presence was greatly missed after his retirement, but I am grateful that we kept in touch over the years. Dave’s kindness left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. This photo is from his last day at Rockwood. Dave you will be dearly missed.
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Barb McCarthy posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Tim and I are saddened to hear this news. We considered Dave a true friend both working with him at Rockwood Terrace, and the most enjoyable get together outside the workplace…a true adventure seeker brings to mind him wanting to learn to roll in a sea kyack, generous in his giving us hockey tickets when he was unable to go..which was rare, and his curiosity to learn, like what he was to do with all those elderberries in his freezer..we will miss him..our deepest condolences. Barb and Tim McCarthy
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Brad and June David (Shipley) posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Dear Kathleen and Dave's family. Brad and I send out deepest condolences at this sad time. Dave was a down to earth fella. Always pleasant with the biggest smile. He has many friends who cared about him. His YMCA family asking about him. He was asking me for Grandma Shipley's chicken giblet soup recipe. He wanted to make it. One of his many friends said he would have made the soup. Thinking of you.
Brad and June
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Gary and Lori Shipley posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
Sending our sincere condolences to his partner Valerie, sister Kathleen, and all of Dave's family he will be truly missed. Gary and Lori Shipley
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Melanie posted a condolence
Friday, March 7, 2025
My sincerest condolences goes out to Dave's partner Valerie and his family.
Sending love,
Melanie Shipley
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The family of David Shipley uploaded a photo
Friday, March 7, 2025
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