Obituary of Darrell P. Davidson

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darrell P. Davidson, 56, of Riverview,on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 with his family by his side at The Moncton Hospital. Born in Moncton, on March 23, 1953; he was the son of the late James and Aurella (Surette) Davidson. Darrell was Assistant Manager of Wal-Mart in Dieppe, NB. He was an outdoorsman, his hobbies were fishing, swimming, bowling competitively and playing cards. However, the family cottage was his favorite place to be. A loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend he will be sadly missed by his wife Trudy L. Davidson, three sons Ron of Truro, NS., Don (Colleen) of Lewisville and Mike at home; four grandchildren Krista and Sarah, Spencer and Lauren; two brothers James (Betty) of Riverview and Don of Sackville; sister in law Bernadette (the late Billy Davidson) of Dieppe; two sisters Sheila Davidson (Eric) of Rimouski, PQ and Eileen Clarke (Ron) of Toronto; brother in law Ian Vaughn (the late Barbara) of Montreal, PQ; by several nieces and nephews; also by his best buddy Vic Fowler. Besides his parents he was predeceased by a brother Billy and a sister Barbara; Resting at Riverview Funeral Home, 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview with visitation on Friday, March 5, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held at Riverview Funeral Home Memorial Chapel on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Donations in Darrell's memory made to The Friends of the Moncton Hospital Foundation "Palliative Care" would be appreciated by his family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Riverview Funeral Home 214 Pine Glen Rd. Riverview, NB (506) 857-9544. Online condolences can be made via www.tuttlefuneralhome.ca -------------------------------------------------------- My family and I want to thank everyone for all the kindness and support given to us during my husbands illness. The flowers, cards, donations and concerns are greatly appreciated.Thanks to all the doctors who were involved in Darrell's care. We are grateful for all you did.Thanks to the staff on 4100 (neuro) and to rehab, who cared for him for seven weeks, and to oncology for all your help."Special Thanks" to the "Palliative Care Unit", you are truly angels. And to "Wal-Mart 3056", where he worked for almost 35 years, your friendship and support has always been there and will never be forgotten.Thanks to Rick Bell and Aaron Billard for the wonderful service, and to Jeremy Beaulieu for a great job singing Darrell’s favorite songs and "Special Thanks" to "Dave Wood" for his kind and true words about his friend. You made us smile and Darrell would of been proud.Darrell was the best man I have ever known, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His sense of humor was awesome and his laugh contageous. He was always ready to help anyone. We love him very much, always will, and miss him terribly."SMILE" when you think of him. Thank You, Trudy, Ron, Don, Mike and Grandkids.  Service Information Saturday, March 6, 2010