It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Captain (Retired) Dave Honey in his 85th year after a short battle with recurrent cancer. He was surrounded by family and passed peacefully. Dave was predeceased by his high school sweetheart, and love of his life, Carol (née Cox) who passed in 2021. Nov 14 2024 would have been their 60th wedding anniversary. Dave is survived by his daughters Liisa Honey (Doug Cochen), and Lara Russell (Bob), as well as his grandchildren Emma, Liam, Nile and Elena.
Dave was born in Fort Erie and served with 2 RCR in London and Germany and with the Canadian Airborne Regiment in Edmonton before embarking on a series of extra-regimental appointments with the UN in Kashmir, the Regular Support Staff in the Hamilton area, the Special Service Force as an Airborne LO to Air Transport Group and a staff officer at CFB Kingston. Dave was a valued messmate and a consummate professional Infantry leader.
After retiring from the military, Dave took up sailing. He and Carol embarked on an epic journey from Kingston to the Caribbean in their trusty 28 ft Catalina named Bear Pause. They enjoyed many adventures and travel with family, friends and grandkids. Dave was always surrounded by friends as his sense of humour and lighthearted demeanour put everyone at ease.
A joint celebration of life for Dave and Carol will take place on Friday November 15th at the Hall of Colours of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. Ottawa, ON after 1 p.m. Interment of Dave and Carol's urns will follow at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at 3 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society
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Evelyn Constantin
Jim amd Jean Derby
So sorry to hear of Dave's Passing.
He and I worked together at CFOCS, Chilliwack from 1978 - 80. He and Carol were also neighbours to myself and Jean, we became good friends and stayed in touch over the years. They are both greatly missed. Our condolences to the family
Ruth Mckinnon
This is a very strange time in our lives when we lose the people that made us who we are today. As parents ourselves we know how blessed we have been to have had such wonderful parents and we do all we can to provide that love and support to the rest of our family. My deepest sympathy to all of you! Lara, so happy you go to spend some time with your Dad!
Rick Spring
Sorry for your loss Lara. Hugs from your friends Ann and Rick
Anita Walden
My sincere condolences to all of you. Our friendship with Dave and Carol is a long one. Dave was the best man at our wedding. There are many happy memories with the entire family when they came up to the cottage. I am so sad that we have lost another dear friend.
Sunita Lal
Dearest Liisa, Doug, Nile and Elena:
So sad to hear this news. We hope you can take solace in remembering two lives well lived with many happy memories. We hope that with time you will remember them not only with tears but with laughter and smiles too. Our deepest condolences to all of you. Sunita, Lucyna, Kelly, Chris, Paul, JJ, Lynn, Allison, Sue, Nasser and Nadine.
Kingston Branch, The RCR Association
On behalf of the 100 members of the Branch, we wish to offer our heartfelt condolences on the loss of our dear comrade. A man with a constant broad smile whose presence and sincerity will be missed.
He was a stalwart member of the branch who showed at almost every event. A Prince of a man. RIP dear friend.
Dear Liisa, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Such a heartwarming obituary. May these lovely memories remain with you always.