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Himmelman; David Russell

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Himmelman;

 Himmelman, David Russell, 69, of Brooklyn, Queens County, went home with his Lord, Tuesday, October 26th, 2010, at home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Liverpool, he was a son of the late Laurie and Marion (Peach) Himmelman.

His first job was on the Gypsum Boats, before going to work in the woodroom at Bowater Mersey Paper Company, where he worked for over 30 years up until his retirement. David loved anything to do with the sea, whether it was being on the boat lobster fishing, which he did from the age of 12, or taking his beloved Sunday afternoon drive along the ocean side.  His grandchildren were his pride and joy and the more time he spent with them the happier he was.

He is survived by his loving wife, the former Judy Irene Frail; daughter Linda (Robert) Barker, of Liverpool; son Donald (Janet), of Eagle Head; grandchildren Kayla, Brandon, Breah, Garrett; brother Douglas (Beatrice), of Bridgewater; sister in law Rika, of Woodstock, Ontario.

He was predeceased by a sister Brenda and a brother Edward.

Visitation will be held from 7-9 p.m., on Friday, October 29th, 2010, from Chandlers’ Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, October 30th, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., from Milton Baptist Church, followed by a reception. Reverend Corey Pickens and Reverend Doug Mailman officiating. Burial will be in Seaside Cemetery, Brooklyn. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Canadian Red Cross, South Shore Palliative Care Service, or to the Milton Baptist Church. Online condolences may be made at www.chandlersfuneral.com



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  1. Judy we are so very sorry for your loss. Know that you will never be alone,and that David will always be with you in your heart. Love you lots…Tina,Don and family.

  2. Donald and Linda and families, we are so sorry for your loss. I have know David all my life and he was a good man. He will never be forgotten. Hold his memory close.

    Tina,Don and Family

  4. Our Deepest Sympathy for the loss of David
    In this time of great loss of David may his memories bring you comfort. Oue sincerest condloences. My God bless you all

  5. Dear Donnie , Janet and family…. We are very sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. You are in our thoughs and prayers during this difficult time.

  6. TO JUDY AND FAMILY SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF DAVID’S PASSING, HE IS NOW AT PEACE AND JUST TO LET YOU KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL IN MY THOUGHTS!!

  8. Linda, Robert and family

    We are truly sorry for your loss. You were blessed with a wonderful Dad and will have many happy memories. May God be with you in the days to come. We will be thinking of you.

  9. Dear Judy& Family I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing, may your memories and God’s love give you comfort at this sad time.

    God be with you,
    Shirley Anthony

  10. Dear Linda & family –
    Just want you to know my thoughts are with all of you during this very sad time. I know how special your dad was to you (and you were to him). You have so many awesome memories that will help you smile through the sad times.
    Tim McDonald

  11. Donnie & family…May your good memories get you through the difficult days ahead. God bless.

  12. To Linda & family

    Letting you know I’m thinking about you all during this difficult time. Never easy saying good bye to a loved one, but the memories never go away. If ya need anything I’m just a phone call away.

  13. Dear Judy and Family

    We are sorry to hear about David’s passing. We will be thinking and praying about you and the family. Take care of yourself

  14. Judy & family i am so sorry to hear about David. He was a great friend for many years. We had a lot of laughs, and fun at dances in years past.He was a guy you can never forget and will be missed by many people.

  15. Linda Donald and families, so sorry to hear about your loss, he is definitely among the angels hold on to your memories, every time I saw David he always had a kind word for me…he will be missed by many….His children and grand children were his life….God bless you all.
    Rose

  16. Judy, Linda and Families,I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing, I only met David once, but we shared an afternoon together, and even though he may not have been feeling so good , he told me some stories of his life. May you always have your memories, and the love that he shared with you all. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.

  18. Donald, Linda and families: We are sorry to hear of David’s passing. He always stopped to have a chat whenever or wherever we met him and he always had a story to tell. May your memories help to ease the emptiness you must feel at this sad time.

    Bob and Brenda Lohnes

  20. Our deepest sympathy to David’s family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May the memories of happy times together help you in the days ahead.

  21. Judy, Donald, Linda and families, we are so very sad to hear of David’s death. Please let the comfort of knowing he is with the Lord help you all at this time. We know what your going through and the pain you must endear, over the next few weeks and months. Take comfort in the fact that he was a jolly fellow (except when you LINDA got into trouble). Reflect on all the memories that you have to help you have some peace. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Always and forever in our hearts.
    Beverly Conrad, Vicki Lewis, Brenda Munroe and families.

  22. Deepest Sympathy from Staff and Volunteers of The Lodge That Gives – Canadian Cancer Society

  23. Judy, Linda & Donald & families

    We are all saddened by David’s passing. He was a great guy. Herbie & I always enjoyed chatting with him. We all go a long ways back. Even from when he was just a boy. Hang on to all your happy memories. I am sure he knew that he was loved and he has taken that with him. He is now flying on the wings of an angel. “MISS ME BUT LET ME GO” He suffers no more!

    Sincerely,
    Paulette, Herbie & Mabel

  24. We are very sorry to hear of David’s passing.You will all miss him but will have special memories to keep him close. God Bless. lloyd & Barb Naugler.

  25. Dear Linda, Robert and family:

    I was very sorry to hear about David’s passing. May God be with you during this difficult time, and may you take comfort in the knowledge that his suffering is over and that he is at rest.

  26. Donnie, Linda & Families
    So sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Keep happy memories close to your heart – let friends and family be your comfort and share those memories with each other. Take care of each other

  27. Judy and Family:

    We were so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We always said that we were very fortunate to have you and David as neighbours. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you need anything.

  28. Dear Judy & family,
    You were one of the special people that help others.May you know that at your time of sorrow,I am thinking of you and yours.

  29. Judy and family ,

    We are so sorry and saddened to hear about David’s passing. He was a wonderful man and always made us laugh and smile when we were around. David just always knew the right things to say , you both have helped us through very difficult times in our lives…with my nans passing and with our moms. We wish we could be home with you right now , but know that our hearts and deepest sympathy are with you. So sorry for your loss. Lots of love ! Prayers and thoughts are with you

    Julia , Nikki and Randy

    R.I.P David , gone but NEVER forgotten

  30. Dear Judy,
    I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in everyone’s heart.
    Love Cindy

  31. Judy, I just heard of David’s passing. He is finally at peace and has gone Home. My condolences at this sad time. From your nephew.

  32. Dearest Judy..it’s so hard to express our sorrow in hearing of David’s passing.David was a very great man not just in stature but in his mind and soul.Your love was so deep and so sweet,attending your wedding was such a joy.Bless you Judy know that you are so loved.

    Donald and Linda and families…our most sincere sympathy to you all.We know how much David loved his family..It is so difficult to go on but with time those precious memories will sustain you all. We love you and if you need us please know that we are as close as a phone call.

    Richard Patty Angela & Megan

  33. To David’s wife and family,
    You don’t know me but I went to school with David in Beach Meadows . Sorry to hear of your loss. My sincere sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you .

    RoseMary ( Fralic ) Decker

  34. Dear Linda and family… Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We wish we could take away your pain. Hope knowing you are loved by so many helps!!

    Linda I wish I was there to give you a great big hug!! (Diana)

    Take care and keep you eyes on God who will carry you through.

  35. Donnie, Linda , Judy and families ,
    There are so many good stories that I could share with you all about David. But the one that I will never forget is when Mike was fishing with Dave and when they would get done evenings they would both come back to our place for a nice warm drink. Zack was only a baby then so when ever Zack would see Dave pull in the yard he would holler Santa. And Dave would always make sure he came in from the garage to talk to Zack. That’s what a great man he was… and will always remain. You all should be very proud to have had such a wonderful man in your lives.
    May he rest in peace!
    Love you all and am sendin you prayers in this tough time.
    April, Mike, Zack and Zoey Whynot

  36. To Judy, Linda, Don and your families,

    Sorry to hear of David’s passing. In spite of your loss, I know you’re glad he’s with our Lord. He will be greatly missed.

    My thoughts and prayers continue to be with all of you, Cindy

  37. sorry to hear about davids passing. i had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with him and family. my thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

  38. We are so sorry to here of your loss our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your family.May God be with you all.

  39. so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts goes out to you linda and your family if there is anything i can do please let me know god bless you all

  40. i am so sorry to hear of david,s passing, we enjoyed many laughs and enjoyed our beautifull beach, rest in peace david, linda.

  41. may god bless you and your family at this time of sorrow. just know that im . thinking of you. i know what you are going throught .

  42. Judy / Linda / Donald / Family:

    We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Think of all the good times and cherrish them in your hearts forever. He did get all his wishes and only by his family they were granted. Take care and may God keep His hands on you and keep you throught these days ahead. Trust in the Lord and He’ll bring you safely.

    Luv you lots,

    Mike & Joanne

  44. We was so sorry to hear of your great loss.David will be greatly missed by his family and friends.Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all the family at this sad time.With the help of family , good friends, and the grace of God you’ll all get through this great loss. Alethia & family.

  45. Donald and Linda and familys we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad,we were talking to him at the Bridgewater Ex parade and he was very interested in 2 motorcycles that was setting there ..we talked about him taking one and me the other and going for a ride,he never gave up living thats for sure .I knew David from years ago and the Port Medway dances and he was always smiling so remember all the good times and that now he is in a better place without pain.. Eileen Ronnie and family

  46. Donald, Linda and Families:

    I’m so sorry to hear of your great loss. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of sharing many times and laughs with your Dad and always enjoyed his sense of humour. I’m sure that the many memories of his wonderful humour, wit and love will sustain you through this sad time. David will forever be in both your hearts and minds. Take care.
    Love Ernie

  47. Judy & family,
    We got to know David better today at his service.It was a wonderful celebration of life. May you all keep his good memories in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  48. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time, I will always remember Lobster Season at Eagle Head , David was one of reasons why it was fun even in the cold. He always added to the interesting conversation that took place.

    He was a great guy and will be remembered fondly

  49. Thinking of you now. May you remember all the wonderful memories of your Dad. The video is so nice. Take good care. Karen Colp

  50. Judy
    So sorry for your loss, may you find peace and acceptance in this difficult time. Take care

  51. Linda and Donald& family thinking of you at this time,hoping time will help to heal the pain as you remember the good times.Verna & Artie

  52. Sorry to hear about your loss. Time and memories will heal your pain. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

  54. donald and linda i hope and wish god eases your pain and helps you to remember all the good times. bless you linda.

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