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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Kelley Norris
Liisa & Lara (and families),
Mark and I extend our deepest sympathies to all of you and send our love and support during this very difficult time. Your parent's legacy lives on through the wonderful family they raised and the memories you'll share.
Armand Aalamian
My deepest condolences to the entire family during this difficult time. May you be comforted with the many lovely memories and the love of family and friends.
Sue Thomas
In these moments, when there are no words, know that the ones we love remain beside us, now and always. Thinking of you and your family; My deepest sympathy.
Keith Ausborne
To Lara and the family, we are praying for solace and healing. The Ausborne’s are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Ray Elliston
As a brand-new 2Lt in 2RCR I was welcomed by Dave and Carol into The Regimental family in Germany in 1965. We shared a number of postings over the years and no more gracious couple have I ever met. Dave was an eminently professional officer and a soldier to the core. Pro Patria my friend.
Eileen Bridges
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I am happy you were there for him in his last days. All the best
Eileen
Herb Weber
It was good to know you and serve with both of you. Love and Pro Patria, HRH.
Don McKelvay
Such a great loss to his family and to all Royals who served with him or knew his wonderful personality. RIP and Pro Patria
Renee Metherel
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
I served in 2RCR not long after Dave left and the stories told of him were all of his excellence. I met him years later in Kashmir and we enjoyed various times together. I trust he and Carol are together and happy in Valhalla. RIP Dave.