David Patrick Driscoll

It is with heavy hearts that the family of David Patrick Driscoll – age 90 announces his peaceful passing on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Northwood Ivany Place in Bedford following a four year battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Halifax, NS, he was the son of the late Albert and Winnifred (Redmond) Driscoll and caring aunt, Anne Redmond. David is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 68 years Madge (Munro) Driscoll; his children Margaret King, Barbara (Paul) MacDonald, Eileen Leahey, Robert (Gail), Paul (Paula Lee), and father-in-law to Paulette. Cherished brother to Albert (Theresa), Kenneth (Verna), Margaret, Peter (Marilyn), and brother-in-law to Maureen, Elsa, and Susan (Clyde). Supportive grandfather to Laura (Mel) King, Kari (John) Turner, Brian (Amy) King, Emily MacDonald, David (Chelcea) Driscoll, Luke (Pierre) Driscoll, Paul (Cara) Driscoll, Stephen (Ola) Driscoll, and Olivia Driscoll. Great-grandfather “GG2” to Jaida, Ruby, Vada, Venice, Hendrix, Alexandra, D’arcy, Tessa and Jaxon. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by brothers John Driscoll, Father Vernon Driscoll, son David W. Driscoll, sister-in-law Loraine Beattie, and sons-in-law Brian King and Robert Leahey. With an engaging personality and ever-ready smile Dad won Mom’s heart while dancing the night away at St. Joseph‘s CYO and later at St. Thomas Aquinas Social Club, often being the first to enter and last to leave the dance floor. Dad loved meeting new people, making connections and valued friendship. Anyone who talked to him long enough would invariably find someone they knew in common. A true optimist, always recognizing the positive in any person or situation. However, don’t let those twinkling blue eyes fool you! Dad was the ultimate trickster who enjoyed a good practical joke and sharing a laugh. Travelling the world together, Dad and Mom made lifelong friends and memories one cruise adventure at a time. With close to 50 years of summers spent in Green Bay, NS, with family and friends, Dad enjoyed the beach, going for walks, and talking to everyone he encountered along the way. With boundless energy, he always found the time to support his family and friends, especially if you had an electrical issue. As an enthusiastic Toronto Maple Leafs fan, he would often be seen sporting the blue and white. Dad was a generous, fun loving and happy guy. Dad enjoyed a successful career as an Electrician which included positions as a Maintenance Supervisor for the Halifax District School Board (HDSB); Project Manager for MacCulloch Building Ventures; and lastly Manager of Premises at Nova Scotia Power Corporation. Committed to life-long learning and community service, Dad was a member of the first graduating class of the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) at St. Mary’s University and later served as National President. He was an elected member and former Chair of the Halifax District School Board (HDSB); Past Chair of the Nova Scotia School Board Association; Past President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 632; a founding member and President of the Maritime Midget AAA Hockey League; St. Vincent’s Guest House and the Sisters of Charity, to name a few. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Harbourside Regional Crematorium. Funeral mass will be celebrated by Fr. Owen Connolly on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 10:00am at St. Agnes Church - 6903 Mumford Road, Halifax B3L 2H4, with reception to follow in the church hall. Private family inurnment will be held at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Halifax. The family would like to thank Dr. David Tilley and the wonderful staff at Northwood Ivany Place (especially Blueberry Hills) for their kind and compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia specifically directed to research or to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

David Patrick Driscoll

May 21, 1932 - March 20, 2023