At home, with family by his side, after a brave fight, on Sunday, October 16, 2016 of Exeter at the age of 64. Cherished husband of Glenda (Stenhouse) Lewis for 40 years. Proud father of Lyndsay Lewis and Shawn French of Ottawa, and Brandon Lewis and Megan Blais of Sudbury. Dear son of Dorothy Lewis of St. Catharines. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Jacky and Don McGregor, Ken and Linda Stenhouse, Bev and Doug Burns, Kim and Bob Jaggard, Terry and Mike Fennema, Bill and Carol Stenhouse, Brenda and Darrin Shaw, Chris and Debby Lewis, Tim Lewis, and Michelle Lewis and Bruce Dickson. Predeceased by an infant daughter, his father George Lewis, and mother and father-in-law Marlene and Ken Stenhouse.
Friends may call for a casual-dress visitation (no suits please) at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where a memorial service will be held on Thursday, October 20th at 11 AM. Cremation has taken place.
If you are able, David’s family asks that you consider donating blood in his memory, and if you are unable to donate blood, donations to South Huron Hospital Foundation – Jessica’s House would be appreciated.
Dave’s family encourages you to visit this website www.welovedave.com to share memories and stories of Dave with them.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Glenda & Family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Archbishop Dr. Michael Foreman
I am so sorry! I just found out from Tom. My deepest felt condolences to the Lewis family. Dave was a wonderful guy and I have many great memories of Dave and Glenda.
God Bless you Dave!
Dave & Deb Chappel
Thinking of you at this sad time. Our deepest sympathy to each of you. Treasure all your special memories.
Justine Gelinas
Dear Glenda and Family,
I am sorry for your loss, I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
Kim McKay
Glenda and family
My deepest sympathy to you and your family in this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers to you.
Kim Mckay
Anne and Al Young
Dearest Lyndsay and Shawn,
Alistair and I were so sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Although we didn’t get a chance to meet him we know he was respected and loved by the entire French family. We too would have loved him.
Please know our thoughts and love are with you all at this time.
Anne and Alistair
Martha Heise
Dear Glenda & family, please accept my heartfelt sympathy at this very difficult time. Dave and I enjoyed many interesting talks when we were working together at the CMHA (former WOTCH site ) Exeter site. We always managed to find something about which to laugh in spite of some difficult topics. I am so sad for you all !
Cathie Alexander
Glenda and family,
My deepest sympathy to you all at this very sad time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim O'TOOLE
Glenda, Lyndsay and Brandon. We were so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a great guy and swell person to have in the neighborhood. I always enjoyed meeting up with Dave and sharing stories. Remember the good times. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim and Sharon O’Toole
Kim Rush
Glenda and family
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are for you all.
Helen Harris
Glenda and family
Saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. He was such a happy, fun fellow to talk to. Please know that my Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
God Bless
Helen
Bob and Elaine England And Family.
Glenda sorry to hear of your loss, keeping the family in our prayers .
Jayann Heywood
Glenda, Lyndsay and Brandon. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dave was a wonderful person and an awesome neighbour and great friend, I will always remember how great he was with Jayven. My thoughts, prayers and love are with all of you at this very difficult time. Love Jayann and Jayven Heywood
Brad Wright
Glenda & family
So sorry to hear about Dave. I am sending my sympathy at this difficult time – Thinking of you
Brad Wright
diane Stenhouse
So sorry to hear about David. My thoughts are with you all in this difficult time, from Diane
Michelle and Arno, Audrey, Ben and Kaitlin
Our meetings may have been few and far between, but every time we saw Dave it was like no time had passed at all! Through Mom and Beth , we were kept up to date with latest and greatest stories. Louise and Beth adored Dave, and for good reason! Our deep and sincere condolences go out to Dave’s family and friends. He will be sorely missed.
We are all greater for knowing Dave.
carol stenhouse
Glenda, Lyndsay , Brandon, Shawn & Megan, We are very sorry for your loss, We all loved Dave , He is one of the Best!!! He was so kind, thoughtful and oh so funny. He will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him & loved him.
Don and Edith Lewis
Glenda and Family
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time.
Cherish your memories.
Our condolence to you.
Ron and Sylvia Walker
Glenda, Lindsey and Brandon,
Ron and I were so broken hearted to hear of David’s passing. He was a very special person who everyone loved. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
With Love
Ron and Sylvia
Kim & Bob Jaggard
Such a terrible loss to the entire Stenhouse family. Dave was such a loving, caring, fun and michevious guy. So many fun times spent with him, he was a wonderful uncle to our boys and was adored by our Grandchildren. You will be so sadly missed by all of us Lewie!!!❤️
Jack & Elaine Chipchase
We were shocked to read Dave had passed away. Our sincere sympathy to you, Glenda, and your children.
Carol Redmond
Dear Glenda and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. Dave was such a great guy. We will remember him with smiles and laughter.
Dan Heywood
Glenda and Family So sorry to hear about Dave. I hope that all the wonderful memories you shared will help you through this very tough time. Dan
Donna and Jim Hoffman
Glenda and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Remembér the good times
You are in our prayers
Don Seymour
Such a loss. He was so positive and I always enjoyed our conversations when I visited Exeter. Please know all Dave’s family, friends and colleagues are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Darling
Glenda – my deepest sympathies to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Molly Brintnell
Dear Glenda and family,
I am so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. I will always remember Dave fondly and have many wonderful memories of all the good times Rick and I shared with the two of you in our younger years.
May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Love,
Molly Brintnell
Helen Vincent
Dear Glenda and family,
I am so sorry to read of Daves’ passing. He was always such a vibrant happy person, willing to share all that with who ever he spoke with. I know these days are tough, but your great memories will help you through. Sending healing thoughts and prayers
Helen Vincent
Leah Bell
My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Hold onto those memories they will carry you through your most difficult days ahead. My prayers are with you and your family.
Leah
Norah Purser
I only knew Dave for a short time through CLSH and Wotch, but it was enough to see the character and caring individual he was… my deepest sympathies to his family and friends… his smile will be missed. RIP sir …?
Randy and Theresa Doupe
Glenda
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marion & Bob Lewis
Dear Brenda and Family, Sending deepest sympathies to all at this very difficult time.
Sending hugs and prayers to all.
Lynn Tordoff
Dear Glenda and family, so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He always had such a great smile and a kind word. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Lynn Tordoff
George and Sue Wilson
Glenda and family, We are very sad to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a gentle soul, smiling , even though obstacles were placed in his path. He had a very caring heart. We are praying for comfort and peace for you and your family. Remember his smile. Keep your memories close to your heart.Love and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Sheila
Dear Glenda and family,
My heart aches for you and your family with the loss of David. I will lift all up in prayer that you may feel Gods embrace right now?And in the coming days. Sheila
Ron and Marlene Moore
Dear Glenda and all The Family , Thinking of you during these sad times. Keeping you in our prayers . Our Lord is with you and will hold you all in the palm of His hand. We will all meet again. Believe ! ? Ron and Marlene
Margaret Brintnell
Glenda & Family – I have many great memories of you & Dave which go back so long ago. Great Couple.
Dave always had that extra sparkle & mischief in his eyes. I did not know that Dave was so talented with his poetry.
His verses are so amazing & beautiful. My thoughts are with you all at this sad & difficult time. May everyone of
you be blessed with added strength . Each of you along with his many friends will have so many different memories.
Dave you were one of the Best.
Margaret Brintnell
Buffy
My Dear Glenda, I am at a loss for words. I wished I lived closer so I could just wrap my arms around you. Dave and yourself are family. He was a true gentleman. I always felt peace and happiness around him. Gosh we have all shared many laughs over the years. My thoughts go out to your children Lyndsay and Brandon. What a great father and husband taken too soon. May you hold on to the memories. Take care of each other . Sending you love . Buffy
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Glenda, Lindsay , Brandon and family we where shocked and saddened to read about your beloved Dave’s passing…he would always meet you and give you his amazing smile and a hug…he enjoyed life and we know he loved you Glenda, and loved his children, life sure isn’t fair.. I just read some of Dave’s poetry , what amazing thoughts he had. he had a beautiful soul. hang on to your memories , we know you have many.He will always be with you , in you heart and in your children. You are in our thoughts and prayers , he will be missed by all who new him. Love Jacqui& Charlie
Joyce and Bob French
Glenda, Lyndsay and Brandon, we are so sorry for your loss. We will always treasure the time we have spent together and the fun times we had as family, thanks to Lyndsay and Shawn. Dave had such a contagious smile and a quick wit, and he will live on in our hearts through your memories and stories in the years to come.
Kathy Mann
Dear Glenda and family: so very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Always enjoyed working with him at Community Living. My thoughts and prayers are with you
Dorothy Gaiser
So sorry to read of Dave passing. My deepest sympathy to Glenda and family. He was such a happy, fun person.
Jon & Brenda Gaiser
Dear Glenda and family….We were so saddened to hear about your loss. Dave was a wonderful husband and father. Let your memories see you through this difficult time and the years to come because we are sure there are many. Thinking of you all and keeping you in our prayers.
Jon & Brenda
Marion Jeffery
Dear Glenda and Family,
So shocked and so very sorry for your loss. He was a fighter, and always optimistic!. You and Dave are a remarkable couple. Cherish all your beautiful memories together and with your family.
Marion Jeffery (Snow)
Debra Tilley
Dear Glenda and Family so sorry to hear of Dave’s Passing, heartfelt sympathy for you and your family at this time.
Kate Arbo
Keeping you in my prayers and thoughts Im so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing
Pat Wilcox
Glenda and Family, Dave was such a wonderful person person with a smile to match. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
Mike & Chris Caldwell
Dear Glenda and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Angela Ashcroft klingenberg
I’m so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing guy and such a sweet heart. You Guys are in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Beuerman
My deepest sympathy to you Glenda and your family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Doreen-Lee-Jones.
So sorry Glenda for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Bonnie and Cam McArthur
We are so sorry for Glenda for you and your families loss. Dave was a guy who was easy to talk to, fast to laugh and to show a act of kindness. He will be missed by many.
Bonnie and Cam
Dianne Waun
So saddened to read this news.
Thinking of you, Glenda, Lyndsay and Brandon and family.
Nicole Alexander
Lyndsay, my deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Julianne Varley
Thinking of you and your family with my whole heart .
Mike & Linda Haggitt
oh, Glenda , our thoughts are with you & your family . So, saddened to hear of your loss….Louie the lip was a great soul, he will be missed by all that was lucky enough to know him…god bless Glenda, stay strong…xox
Brett Lefebre
My deepest sympathy goes out to all at this time.
Helen Hodgins
Glenda and family,
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. May the messages of friends give you strength in the coming days.
Helen
Sherrie Broderick
Glenda and Family
My very deepest sympathy. Hold on to your memories. They will see you through.
Arr Hunking
So sorry to read of Dave’s passing . Great guy and will be missed for sure. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Vicki and Randy Geoffrey
My sweet, loving and caring Glenda I am so heartbroken to hear about David, You were a couple that people admired your inseparable ways, your thoughtfulness and your true and honest love for each other. Life is not fair, and at difficult times likes this we wonder where is God! Hold on to your wonderful memories and he will live in your heart forever. Please know that I am holding you and your children close in my thoughts and prayers, to be strong now is most likely one of the hardest things you will have to do. Love you girl!??
Irene and Steve
Heartfelt sympathies to you and your family Glenda. Hugs!
Tim Wilcox
Dave . You left us all way too soon. You lived life large. I’m proud and honoured to have been included as one of your friends. You have a great family and I pray that the Good Lord will watch over them all. Miss you man. God rest your soul.
Tim Wilcox
Leslie Burke
My heart goes out to you all… it breaks for you and I’m so sad to hear of such a loss. I’ll never forget hugging his knee.. his amazing laugh. Dave is one in a million, we were so blessed to have had him in our lives..
Love you all!
Little Betty
Cathy Pavkeje and family
So sorry for your loss Glenda and family. May you have comfort in knowing he is now at peace…
Caroline Rathwell
Glenda and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Dianne Dearness
Glenda and family…. I am so sorry for your loss
Joanne (Morgan) ans Jamie Smith.
Dearest friends and family of Dave I was blessed to have known Dave through work a few years back. He was one of those people who made you feel like you were in the right place no matter how out of place you were. I will miss his laughter and ability to bring out the best in everyone who knew him.
Thanks Dave, for more than you’ll ever know!!
Dianne Skinner
To Glenda and family:
So very sorry for the loss of Dave you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Steve and Kim Baynham
Dear Glenda and family
Steve and I are thinking of you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely
Steve and Kim Baynham.
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
To Glenda and family:
Sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Mel And Kathy Winger
Glenda and Family,
So sorry to hear of Daves passing, Our sincere sympathy and deepest condolences. I am glad i stopped last week even if it was for just a few minutes. He will be missed
Kim Newman
Glenda and family,
I’m overwhelmed with sadness in hearing of your loss. Dave has been a true blessing in the lives of so many people. He seen the goodness in everyone, a truly gentle and caring soul. He will be dearly missed.
Murray Diegel, Tracy Benson & Nakita Benson
You are in our thoughts & prayers!
Al & Vickie Harvey
Glenda and family
So surprised to hear about Dave passing. Sincere condolences from the entire Harvey family.
Bev. Burns
Much too young to leave this world and all the people that loved him. The sweetest guy ever always happy and a smile for everyone. we were all truly blessed to have him in our lives. we all have great memories and they will live on. I hope Glenda Lyndsay and Brandon will take comfort in knowing what a great guy their husband and father respectively was.
Chris
All my thought and prayers to you Glenda, Brandon and Lindsay . I don’t want to be sad because his life was one worth celebrating but I am sad. An amazing person was a part of my life for so many years and for that I am happy.
Linda and Eugene Webber
Glenda and family:
Stunned to read of Dave’s passing.. That man always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye.
it will be the little things you remember, the quiet moments, the smiles, the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memories of these little things that help push away the pain and bring the smiles back again.
With deepest sympathy
Linda Lewis
Glenda and children: We have just heard that David has passed away. Our hearts go out to you, knowing the pain of grief as we are feeling it too from the death of Tracey 2 weeks ago today. May God comfort you as He is comforting us in all of our loss.
With our love,
Bob and LInda and family.
Brandy (French) Bedford and Warren Bedford
Dear Lewis Family,
We are truly sorry to hear this sad news. We could tell Dave was such a special person from the time we got to spend with him at Thanksgiving in previous years at Mont Ste. Marie . We were blessed to have met him and to have him as family thanks to Lyndsay and Shawn. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Trudy Hodgins
Glenda and family.
My sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. May you find peace in the days and weeks to come.
Take care,
Trudy
Pat and Gwen O'Rourke
Dear Glenda,Lyndsay, Shawn, Brandon and Megan,
We are so saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. He was just an all around kind, generous, fun, great guy. He fought a difficult battle with his most loving family at his side all the way.
He is missed by many and will be warmly remembered by everyone who knew him.
With our most sincere sympathy.
Barb and Phil brooks
we are sorry to hear of Dave’s passing he always had a smile on his face
Darrin and Brenda Shaw
Dave was a happy guy and always fun to be around. We will miss him at our family functions. He had a kind heart and always made us laugh. Until we meet again. Love you lots xoxo
John and Joyce Morgan
Glenda and family,
So very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rob and Sharon Dale
Dear Glenda, Lyndsay and Brandon, we have you in our thoughts and prayers. Your dad was an amazing man. Always a smile and a funny story to share. Rob and I have many fond memories of Dave and all of you. Keep Dave close to your hearts and he will always be with you. All our love and prayers. Sharon and Rob.
charlotte elliott
Glenda and Family, so very sorry for your great loss. Thinking of you all and keeping you’s in our thoughts and prayers. Love Char