It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of John David Rupert (“Dave”) on October 16th in Exeter, Ontario. He was born in Toronto on August 10, 1957 and grew up in the Greenwood area. Dave passed away suddenly while doing what he loved and always did—preparing dinner for his family. Dave was the beloved husband of Maureen Rolland and the devoted father of Alexandra Rupert (Adam Buckley). He was predeceased by his father, Frank Rupert, and his mother, Dorothy Rupert. He is fondly remembered and dearly missed by his family: his brothers William (Lynn), Jim (Judy), Steve (Pat), and Dan (Andrea). He will be missed as well by his wife’s family: Joanna Rolland, Cathy Grogan (Alan), Laurie Rolland and Colleen Rolland.
Dave was known for his easy laughter and very dry sense of humor. (A trait passed on to his daughter). Compassionate and accepting of others, Dave always gave his best. And as friends and family know, there was always a good meal to be had.
Dave had been seriously ill for some time but continued to try to be useful around the house, despite appeals to just sit down.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at Haskett’s Funeral Home, 456 Main Street South, EXETER, on Wednesday, November 4th from 1- 3 PM with words of remembrance at 1:30 PM. Cremation has taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Dave may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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Bill Armstrong
Maureen and Family. Please accept my condolences on Dave’s passing.
I’m going to miss talking to him when I am out walking.
Chris & Kate Hern
To Maureen, Alex, and Dave’s extended family:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dave. Sometimes, in the great ‘neighbour lottery’ you end up holding a winning ticket! When Dave and Moe moved in next door who knew it would turn into such a warm & lasting friendship. During our many visits & conversations we got to know Dave so well–his sharp sense of humour, his life-learned wisdom(a story for everything!), and of course his devilled eggs.
He was generous to a fault and always offered to help when he could. Dave will be long remembered and missed. He always called me ‘Pal’ and I called him ‘Big Guy’. Rest easy, Big Guy.
Chris, Kate, Kayleigh & Connor Hern
Sandra & Larry Hern
Dear Maureen & family,
We extend our sincere condolences on the sudden passing of Dave. We will miss seeing him sitting with you on the front porch when we visit your next door neighbours. May he rest in peace.