Dayton Anthony Gin
July 13th, 2018
Dayton Anthony Gin was born in Vancouver, B.C. in 1975 and passed away on July 13, 2018, in his 43rd year in Delta, (Ladner) B.C.
He is predeceased by his father Anthony and survived by his wife Brenda and their two young children Carter and Jaymee; his mother Fern; sister Jennifer (Geoff); brother Justin (Joyce); our Auntie Lily; Auntie Debbie; as well as his maternal grandfather, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Dayton attended Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in Vancouver and earned a degree in Criminology from Simon Fraser University before joining the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. He was proud to be a member of the Surrey RCMP and had recently been promoted to Corporal. He was an accomplished martial artist with a black belt in Hapkido, and a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Dayton had a sense of humour that may not have been seen by many, but for his family it was who-he-was, and he brought much laughter and many smiles to our lives - unlike anyone else could. He was a fun-loving father and it was a joy to see him with his children.
Dayton will be greatly missed by his family, friends and brothers-in-arms in policing and martial arts.
Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 26, 2018, in Cedar Park Church, 5300 - 44th Avenue, Delta, B.C. Visitation (for those who wish to attend) from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Reception to follow. There will be an open mic if you wish to share any memories, anecdotes or stories.
Should friends desire, donations in Dayton’s memory to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada, 200-1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, British Columbia V6H 3V2 or BC Children's Hospital Foundation, 938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver BC V5Z 4H4 appreciated.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence on the family’s on-line obituary below.
Messages:
Auntie Gin, Jennifer and Justin, I am tremendously shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. Some of my fondest memories were with Dayton during high school and I will never forget him. I am just lost for words right now. Please accept my condolences.
Dayton and I used to work-out together as teenagers. I'll always remember his loving personality and dedication. My heartfelt condolences and prayers for your great loss.
I am shocked and saddened to learn of your loss. Deepest Sympathies to you and your family. Marie Langdon
My fond memories of Dayton will never go away. It helped to lessen some of the deep sorrow we are now experiencing. May his family, Brenda,and Fern be comforted by the great outpouring of love shown by those who knew him. By his passing, he is now in a better place and at peace with his Lord. May his family draw closer and comfort one another while struggling through these difficult days.
We did not know Dayton personally; however, since his death we've learned that he was a wonderful husband and father and a fine policeman who died too soon. May his family be strong at this tragic time. Our thoughts are with them.
We were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Please accept our condolences.
To Dayton’s loving family. It was a pleasure to know Dayton and see the happiness in him being amongst his family. He was a wonderful and accomplished young man. Our thoughts are with you. Chris and Emma Hase.
Sincerest condolences for your families loss.
My condolences to the Gin family.