Big River, NB - Alfred David, loving husband of Jocelyne (Savoie) David, of Big River, suddenly passed away peacefully in the presence of his family at the Moncton Hospital, on Monday December 5, 2016, at the age of 65.

Born in Bathurst, he was the son of Stella (Duguay) David and the late Ernest David.

Besides his mother and his spouse, he is survived by two children: Julie Doucet (René) of Bathurst and René (Monique) of Beresford.

Two adored grandchildren: Tristan and Tiffany.

Four brothers: Gerald (Claudette), Theodore (Gloria) and Pierre (Rose) all of Bathurst and Edward (Diane) of Thunder Bay, ON.

Four sisters: Claudette Thibodeau (Raymond), Pierrette Boucher (Bobby), Georgette Scott (Harry) all of Bathurst and Mona Brideau (Edward) of Halifax, NS.

Several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law.

He was pre-deceased by a sister, Diana Ross and three brothers: Romeo, Laurier and Gilbert.

He fought a great fight, we were blessed with a short but sweet miracle for 2 days, he talked, laughed and showered us with love to prepare us all for this day.  A loving father and husband, his entire family was his most precious gift.  He took care of us and he will continue to shine his light to guide us.  Upon his request, he would like everyone to go to church more often and spread the love everyday.

There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass to celebrate his life will be celebrated on Thursday December 8, 2016 at 2 p.m. from the Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bathurst. 

Donations in memory of Alfred may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the SPCA.

Arrangements are in the care of Elhatton Funeral Home (www.elhatton.com), Bathurst. 

The family wishes to thank the nurses and doctors at the Bathurst and Moncton Hospitals for the excellent care and compassion.