David (Dave) Alexander Robb Dalgetty
March 18th, 2017
Dalgetty, David (Dave) Alexander Robb
February 4, 1932, Calgary, AB
March 18, 2017, Calgary, AB
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Alexander Robb (Dave) Dalgetty at the age of 85 as a result of heart failure. Dave is remembered by his loving wife, Eileen; sisters, Joyce, Norma, and Robin Lee (Gary); nephew, Herb (Tracey), and extended family, Judith (Sharon), Nicola (Tyler), Sian (Greg) and Chantel. Dave is predeceased by his father, David; and his mother, Edith. Dave was a true Calgarian through and through.
As a young lad, Dave joined the Navy Cadets at HMCS Tecumseh and continued his service with the Navy Reserve. On his retirement, he volunteered with the Navy Colour Guard participating in ceremonies at Peace Park, Remembrance Day, funeral services for veterans, marching in Little Britches Rodeo in High River and the annual parade in Canmore. Dave also volunteered with the Poppy Fund Committee for veterans and was always busy fundraising every November. As a volunteer for the HMSC Tecumseh Navy Museum, he enjoyed offering assistance to school classes and visitors.
He was privileged to attend with the Colour Guard for William and Kates goodbye to Calgary at Rotary Park in July 2011. In January 2012, Dave was presented a Navy Veterans Commemorative Watch for his participation with the Naval Colour Guard. Dave was a long-time member of the Navy Corvette Club. Dave was one of the men who started STARS Air Ambulance Service in Calgary and served as a founding director from 1985 to 2010. As a member of the Calgary Lions Club, Dave served on many committees and especially enjoyed working with the out of town bands, marching alongside in many Stampede parades. For many years, he volunteered with the early morning Stampede chuckwagon breakfasts and various cookouts around the city. For his service with the Lions Club, Dave was presented the Melvin Jones Fuller Humanitarian Award. He loved to aqua size at the Southland Leisure Centre. As a member of the Highwood Golf Club, Dave was very involved as a member and coordinator of the mixed league.
A heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at the South Campus Hospital and the nurses and assistants at the Beverly Centre Lake Midnapore. A Celebration of Dave’s Life will be held at the Calgary Naval Veterans Association, 2402 – 2A Street SE, Calgary (the club is located in Stampede Park in the basement of the Trailblazer Centre) on Saturday, April 1, 2017 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dave’s memory to STARS, Box 570, 1441 Aviation Park NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 8M7.
“Always in our hearts, We’ll meet again.”
Messages:
Eileen - Deepest condolences on Dave's passing. It was a pleasure getting to know you both on my visits in Riverbend and times at Lodge. Think of you often, take care, Sincerely, Gloria
We were saddened by the news of Dave's passing. Our association with Dave with the Stampede Bands Committee was where we came to appreciate his calm, knowledgeable and willing approach to whatever was required of him as a volunteer and he always took on his assignments with good humour and grace. We do hope that your memories of good times will bring you comfort. Sadly, we have a relative's service to attend on April first but we will think of Dave and all the friends who honour his memory. Sincerely, Carol and Harold Fowler
Dave was a close friend & shipmate who I served with in many functions together...we will miss him....God Bless Bill Buchanan
“We offer our condolences for the loss of our fellow Navy veteran, Dave Dalgetty. “Hear the prayer of a sailor who served, and grant eternal rest deserved” “We will remember them” A donation in Dave’s memory has been made to “Stars”. If we could assist his family, please contact us at the address below. The Naval Association of Canada, Calgary Branch C/O HMCS TECUMSEH “Navy Way” 1820 – 24th Street S.W. Calgary, Alberta, T2T 0G6 Telephone Ed Brown at (403)281-5102 or Brian Thorlacius at (403)370-9922”