Dave passed away peacefully on March 9, 2023 after happily celebrating his 88th birthday on March 6. Dear husband of Patricia (Totten) for 50 years. One of Dave’s greatest joys was spending time with his blended family of whom he was so very proud. Father of Michael (Colleen) Brockbank, Susan (Brent) Ashton, Lisa Brockbank (Ron McGeough), Leslie (Mike) Byrne, Stephen (Karen) Fields, Chris (Angie) Fields and Ian (Nancy) Brockbank. Grandfather of Anthony, Patrick, Taylor, Carter, Flynn, Ellis, Madeline, Graham, Lauren, Evan, Jordan, Peyton, Taylor, Neve and Samuel. Great-grandfather of Charlotte and Melanie. Predeceased by parents Thomas and Beatrice Brockbank, siblings Harry, Marion, Joyce, Bobbie and Kendall. Survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Josie Brockbank, Bill and Ida Totten and Dennis and Suzanne Totten. Dave had many memories from his career in Labour Relations at Chrysler Canada, and enjoyed saying he “beat the system”, having been retired for 34 years. He loved his sports and continued to play volleyball and baseball well into his senior years. He enjoyed watching curling on TV with Pat and having a beer while watching football with his sons. He will be remembered by his words of wisdom and signature phrases, so often shared with his children and grandchildren. He was peaceful and content knowing he had lived a great life. Upon Dave’s wishes he has been cremated. A celebration of a life well lived will be held with the family at a later date. Thank you to Dr. Tremblay, Dr. Wasserman and the nurses on the 5th floor at Windsor Regional Ouellette Campus. Online condolences may be shared with the family at . In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Dad’s favourites…Good Fellows, Salvation Army or Hiatus House.
