Passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, December 15th, 2024 at the age of 66. Beloved husband of Judith for over 43 years. Cherished dad of Sarah & Craig Neely of Bayfield. Proud papa of Alex Neely. Loved son of Marion Astle. David was predeceased by his father John Astle.
David was known for his love of golf and curling, having had memberships with the Craigowan Golf Club and Woodstock Curling Club. His great venture was his time spent with the Mocha Shriners’ Jeepsters unit.
Cremation has taken place. A private funeral service will be held at Haskett Funeral Home, EXETER. A Public celebration of life will take place at a later date.
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Faith Wyant
Was so sad to learn of Dave’s passing recently. My sincere condolences to Dave’s family. I always appreciated his sunny attitude and kind heart.
Jackie Rowe
Marion,
I was saddened to hear of the passing of your son Dave at such an early age. A child’s love is always locked inside a mother’s heart…no matter where they are in the universe. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Jackie Rowe
Elaudie Bosch
Condolences to Judy, Sarah and the family. I enjoyed many chats with Dave over the years. Remember all the wonderful memories at this time and forever.
Elaudie
Jim Anderson
To David’s family, sorry for your loss. My memories of Dave were from his teen years working together in the pro shop at Craigowan Golf club for my Dad, pro Ed Anderson. (Ed and Dave’s dad John were also life long friends.) Dave , Scott Roberts and I had great fun around the shop. After a bit of teasing from Scott, Dave would grab a few clubs (nicknamed kabongers by Scott)out of the bucket of hot water and chase Scott up and down the isles of the club storage room quipping « I’m gonna get you Roberts! » It seems like only yesterday. Dave was a loyal friend. He wore his heart on his sleeve and showed genuine concern for others. He will be missed.
Elaine Corbett
My deepest sympathy to you Marion and Ian in the loss of your son. Cherish your memories to help you through the days ahead! Hugs to you both!
Steve Mackowiak
Dear Judy, Sara & Family,
We are shocked and saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. We will always remember Dave’s wonderful sense of humor and his ability to make everyone he meet feel welcome.
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandfather & son.
Thinking of you.
Joy & Steve Mackowiak
Jason Trussell
My sincere condolences to Dave’s family.
I worked with Dave for many years at Bell before his retirement. He spoke highly and often of his family.
Even after retirement I would hear from Dave when it was “sweet onion” time.
RIP Dave.
Greg Matthews
Dave was one of my mentors when I joined the 519 Field team at Bell. I had the pleasure of taking Dave’s team when he retired.
My condolences to the Astle family.
Terry Oesch
Sarah and Family : My condolences to you and Your grandmother at this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers
Terry (from Queensway)
Lori
Our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Dave. We will miss our neighbour at Blue Water Shores and the conversations we enjoyed over the past few years.
With much sadness,
Marty & Lori Parrest
Elaine Knip
Dear Marion,
We were so sad to hear about the passing of your dear son Dave. We wish to pass on our deepest condolences to you and your family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending big hugs to you.
Elaine and Bert Knip
Robert
To David Astle’s Family,
We are so sorry to hear this shocking news. Dave was one of the really good guys! I will miss our many conversations, his wonderful sense of humour and his sarcasm. Our time spent at the marina will not be the same without Dave. Truly sorry.
Robert & Laurie
Jim and Verla Russell
Marion, Ian and Family
So sorry to read of your son David’s death.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad, difficult time.
June E Morenz
Marion and Family: You have my sincerest sympathy on the loss of your son. May your memories help you during this sad time. Ask Ian to hold you extra tight.
Eric and Pat Chovancek
Marion, we are so sorry to learn of the passing of your son David. We can only imagine how difficult this must be for you and your family. You are in our thoughts Marion and send our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family.
Eric and Pat
Deb Masters
Sending condolences on the passing of Dave! We worked together at Bell for many years and he was so helpful to me and cared about his staff and customers. May he rest in peace.
Chelsey Hern
Astle family,
I’m very sorry to hear of David’s passing. I always loved serving him and Judy at the restaurant I worked at. He was always great fun and always kind and I looked forward to chatting with them when they came in.
I hope the memories you have made with him are some comfort to you and you take time to work through his passing, Astle family. Take care of yourselves.
Louis and Linda Zirk
Marion so sorry for you loss will keep you in our prayers
Phyllis Mommersteeg
Marion, Ian and all your family,
My deepest condolences Marion on the loss of your Son,
Lots of thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most
difficult time.Take good care of each other.
Phyllis Mommersteeg
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Marion and family
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
John Fogarty
My condolences to the family during this difficult time.
Had the pleasure of knowing Dave at Bell and as a neighbour.
With sympathy,
John Fogarty
Jean and Garry Sterritt
Sarah, we were so sorry to hear about your Dad. Please accept our condolences and know that we are praying for you and Craig and Alex.
Cathy Batten
Marion
My condolences to you & Ian at this difficult time. Treasure the memories you have in your heart of him. Thinking of you & sending hugs.
Cathy Batten
Smith Rick
Marion and Ian and families
Our deepest sympathy to each of you during this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you.
Glenda and Rick
Mildred Northcott
Condolences to Marion, Sarah & Craig and Alex. So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Cherish the memories.
Joan Finkbeiner
Marion.
My condolences to you and your family in the loss of your son.
Cherish all your memories that you had .
Joan Finkbeiner
Jim & Linda Taleski
We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. We always looked forward to our many wonderful chats with David at the marina about everything from Shriners to his beloved grandson Alex. He will be greatly missed. Sarah, Craig & Alex you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim & Linda Taleski
Bonnie Greene-LaFond
Marion and family! I was very sorry to hear of your son’s passing! 😔 It is a terrible thing to have to bury your son! The loss is almost unbearable! May God help you through this tough journey and always remember the precious times you shared!
Betty Warner
Dear Marion
Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved son David.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this time.
Betty and Ray Warner
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Wanda Reynolds
Marion, Ian and David’s Family
My thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Wanda Reynolds
Dave Maguire
My sympathies to the Astle Family during this time of sadness. Dave was such a pleasure to deal with at Harbour Lights, I’ll miss seeing him on launch and haul out.
Grant Fotheringham
Sarah and family,
We are very sorry to hear of Dave passing. We have had many good times in our travels with your Dad and Mom with the Shrine Jeepsters. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.
Sending our love.
Grant and Edie Fotheringham
Dave McGraw
My deepest condolences to all Dave’s family at this sad time.
I knew Dave for a few years as a manager at Bell. He was always helpful and thoughtful.
In the office or on the golf course, he was always fun and a joy to be around.
He has left us far to soon.
Simon Amicucci
Our deepest condolences Judith and family
Saveria Cavataio
I worked for many years with Dave at Bell and I am so sorry for his loss. My condolences to his family. RIP Dave!
Lucy Macpherson
My deepest sympathy to Dave’s family
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Carol Dixon
My sympathies Judith, Sarah, Craig and Alex. Big hugs to you all.
Heidi Klopp
Thinking of the family at this difficult time.
Coach Heidi
Maureen Janssen
Judy, I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. I know it’s been a while since our paths have crossed when we worked at Voyageur, but I still think of you and your family. Your descriptions of how your house renovations were going are some of the best memories. I hope you and your family will find comfort in the cherished memories and support of family and friends.
Marie Snyder
Sarah, Craig & Alex:
I am so sorry for this great loss. Dave was always a welcoming face at the Cottage Rentals and I looked forward to catching up each Summer. There will be a large void there and he will be greatly missed by all.
Sincerely,
Marie Snyder & Family
Cino Commisso
Sooo so sorry to read this today ! My sincere condolences to the whole family ! He was a great guy and will be missed 🙏
Colin Pritchard
Our deepest condolences to Dave’s family. Dave was a wonderful neighbor.
Best regards.
Colin & Sue
Bluewater Shores
Jim Thomsen
Sarah we are very sorry to hear about Dave’s passing. Deb and I knew Dave and your Mom through the Shrine and I met him through mutual a working relationship. We will miss him and his sense of humour.
You and your family have our deepest sympathy.
Andrew Westra
My condolences to the family. We went to Huron Park High School together and then reconnected years later training to drive school bus. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. Andy Westra.
Randy Matis
My sincere condolences to Dave’s family ! I worked with Dave during our Business Management stint at Bell.
Dave will be truely missed…..RIP my friend !
Faye Skinner
Marion:
I am so sorry to hear of the death of your son. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cheryl
Marion,
So sorry for your loss, treasure all the wonderful memories. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time ❤️
Ernie, Cheryl, Ann &Betty
Ray Bezaire
I had the pleasure of working with Dave in the last few years before he retired from Bell. Having just come back to the Bell management team, I greatly appreciated Dave’s guidance and friendship. My deepest condolences on the loss of Dave. He was a great guy
George Goor
I had the pleasure on knowing Dave during his career at Bell and he was a dedicated caring team player. My sympathy to Dave’s family and friends
Bernice Boogemans
Marion, I can’t believe what I just read on Hasketts website. I am happy to think you have Ian in your life. Ian, please give Marion many, many hugs for me. Our sincere sympathy at this time to you, Ian and also Sarah, her husband and especially Alex. I love you Marion. No one ever expects to lose a child so young. Bob and Bernice
Doug and Joyce McBeath
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marion on the loss of your son
Bill Rosser
Our condolences to the Astle Family. We will miss chatting with him when we met him around the marina.
Bill & Paula Rosser