David Dennis Hedley passed away on June 17, 2022 at the age of 80, Goderich Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. David had a very full and happy life with his loving wife Gloria of 36 years. He was step father to Terry, Les and Michael and adopted son Andy. Also survived by loving sister Margie Kirkorian, sister in-law Margaret and brother in-law Goldie, missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. David was predeceased by his parents Eldon and Aileen Hedley, first wife Fern Nethery, brother Albert and sister Jackie. David had a very colourful life, he graduated from Beal University with an Architectural Drafting Diploma. He worked at the University of Waterloo for quite a few years, while there he became interested in flying and became a pilot, flying Cessna’s. He flew in Canada and the USA including a trip to the Belcher Islands N.W.T. When he left the university he started a construction company and also started a fish farm "Hedley’s Trout Farm". David and his wife Gloria raised rainbow trout, cleaning, filleted and vacuum packing them to sell to grocery stores, restaurants, and at the door. He also stocked private ponds and had a fish out pond; he had wonderful customer. David also loved music and dancing and enjoyed going to the Kincardine Pavilion to dance to the "Lighthouse Big Band" and to patios to listen to a band called "The Howling Dogs". He loved getting together with friends to play cards. At David’s request cremation has taken place. A Celebration of David’s life will be held at a later time. Donations may be made in David’s memory to Huron Residential Hospice.
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Cindy Fisher
My sincere sympathy to you and your family Gloria. There was always an interesting and great conversation with Dave!
May your memories bring you comfort.
Glen and Lisa, Blake, Taarna and Lance Taylor
We are thankful to be able to say good-bye to Dave and to have family time with Gloria, Les and Andy. We love Dave and Gloria for making special memories with us over the years. Dave and Gloria danced very gracefully at our wedding in 1989! Bill and Doreen Taylor would take each grandchild to the neighbouring “Hedley Trout Farm” and catch an amazing fish on each separate adventure! By the time they were ready to head home, Dave and Gloria would have the fish skinned, filleted, and vacuum packed ready to go! Amazing, hard-working team to give the children fantastic memories to hold dear! We still have the great catch photos hanging for all to see! Dave and Gloria provided excellent service but it was really and truly a labour of love! Dave and Gloria kept track of our children over the years and encouraged them. We love you, Dave and Gloria! We will miss you Dave!
Gloria, please take care of yourself, you are an amazing lady who was an incredible partner to Dave. As an example, you prepared delicious meals delivered to the hospital for Dave to ensure he would have the very best! Well done.
Al and Sue Widmeyer
We have wonderful memories of camping and fishing at the Hedley Trout Farm and the card games too. Then he became the most wonderful neighbour in Goderich 5 years ago where we continued the card games and the interesting stories he told. He had the biggest smile when listening to the big band music or the classic country and he was a smooth dancer too. He will be missed but we treasure the memories and send our condolences to Gloria and family. Sue & Al
Greg and Judy Coook
Gloria and Family , We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s death. He will be greatly missed.
Great guy!! Always an enjoyable visit when you would meet him somewhere . Treasure your memories
Agnes &John Wharton
We send our sympathy to you Gloria. Dave was a wonderful neighbour and friend.
Larry and Cathy Nethery
Our deepest sympathy to you Gloria and the rest of the family. As is Huron county style, the first time I met Dave with Larry, he did everything he could to get a rise out of me. As we began double dating with you both, we had some great times. Larry has many fond memories of the adventures the two of them had together. Dave was always very jolly and had laughs for everyone. We enjoyed the history of Daves life and abilities too. Dave was always a hard worker. He will be missed but with good memories of his well lived life.
Norma and John McDowell
We were so sad to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a great neighbour on Marnoch Line. Our sincere condolences to you and your family, Gloria.
Dennis Schmidt
Our sincere condolences to you Gloria and your family. Dave will be missed at the Goderich Legion
Harold and Dianne Leddy
Gloria and family, we were sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a great supporter of the
Goderich Legion, and an all around guy, RIP Dave
Marie Gear
Sorry to hear of Dave’s death. Was very interesting to read his history in the obituary. Thank you for sharing.He was always a great help to my father John Gear and my brother Warren Gear. Didn’t seem to be anything that he couldn’t fix and they always enjoyed a good conversation with him as well.
Jenny fuller
Our heartfelt sympathy to Gloria and the extended Hedley Family. Rob, Jenny, Clare and Mark were so excited and thrilled to meet David, Gloria, Jackie and all the Hedley Family at their Annual Hedley Picnic in August 2014 at Hedley’s Trout Farm. We were able to thank both Jackie for her incredible Hedley Family History, and David who downloaded all of Jackie’s research on to the computer, and this research is available to all. I am a distant Hedley relative from Australia and we all share in the loss of David.
Jenny and Robert Fuller Clare and Mark Aldworth (our daughter and husband who had a year Teacher Exchange in Goderich in 2014) Perth, Western Australia
Dale and Marion Hussey
We were so saddened to hear the passing of David. We have so many beautiful memories of him as a wonderful neighbour and friend. We send love and peace to Gloria and family. He will be greatly missed❤️
Joanne Hill
Sorry to hear that Dave passed away. He was a great man.
Sending love to you and your family Gloria.
The Hill family
Ken and Shirley Boyce
Our sincere sympathy Gloria to you and your family. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.RIP David.