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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
SHAW, David Cameron - It is with profound sadness and with heavy hearts that we are announcing the passing of David Cameron Shaw with his beloved wife of 66 years Catherine Shaw (Purcell) along with his daughter Michele at his side at Camp Hill Veterans Hospital on Sept 15, 2022. Born on April 19, 1935 in London, Ontario, David is predeceased by his parents James and Helen (Lamb)and his birth mother Charlotte Brydges along with his siblings Robert and Shirley and son David.
David leaves behind Peter and his wife Sandi (Holmes), Patricia and her husband John Santos and Michele along with 8 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grand Children.
David enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1954 and was awarded the Canadian Decoration in 1966 and retired from the RCN in 1979. He opened a drapery installation business in 1979 and successfully operated it until he retired in 1994.
David
joined the Army Navy and Air Force Veterans of Canada (ANAVETS) in 1979 and
for over 34 years in that association he received from Dominion Command its
highest honours, Life Member in 2000, Order of Service in 2003 and Award of
Merit in 2006 for his work for veterans and his community. David was also
awarded the American Legion Friendship Award for his devotion to veterans in
1982 and became President of Dartmouth Unit 349 in the same year.
David was elected President of Nova Scotia Command ANAVETS in 1986 and in 1987 became ANAVETS Association representative on the Camp Hill Geriatric Trust Fund.
David was elected King Lion of the Dartmouth East Lions Club, and in 1999 he was elected President of the Canadian Naval Air Armourers Association.
The Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal was awarded to David for his support of Nova Scotia Veterans.
In 2006 David was elected to the post of President of Nova Scotia ANAVETS for the second time.
David became President of the Veterans Organization Services Committee in 2012 continuing his work with Nova Scotia veterans and their community. He used these opportunities to become a strong advocate for the well being of our veterans and their families and was well known and respected in the Veterans Community as a person who can get things accomplished.
David was nominated twice for the Order of Nova Scotia for his work with Veterans.
Special thanks to the Angels of Camp Hill Hospital 5E Garrison Unit for the love and support to both David and Catherine.
In Lieu of flowers please donate to 902-334-1546 QEll Foundation Re: Camp Hill Hospital for the Garden Fund use code T449, for Veterans Enhancement Fund use code T727.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. (Dartmouth Funeral Home)
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