Bell, David. Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Haldimand War Memorial Hospital on Monday March 28, 2022 in his 78th year.
Dave is survived by very best friend and wife Laurie, sons Mike (Nichola) and Chris (Jessica). Beloved Grandpa to Casey, June, Lucy, Clive. Sadly missed by Patterson siblings Sandy, Tom & Penny,and their families. Also missed by recently discovered half sisters & brother in British Columbia, Merilyn, Lynda, Bev, and Murray. Predeceased by mother Sylvia Bell, grandparents Mathilda & William Tyrell & Uncle Reginald Tyrell.
Dave worked as an Industrial Millwright for Stelco, Hilton Works, Grand Erie Works, Lundy Steel, IMC. Dave & Laurie moved to the Dunnville area in 1973, quickly came to love the community and built their family home on Hutchinson Rd. (including a baseball diamond & music studio). He was dedicated father who supported his family in all their endeavours. Dave loved motorcycle riding, and owned bikes his whole adult life. He loved playing bass & vocalizing on stage with many bands from bluegrass to rock classics with Linda’s Kitchen, Leatherwood, Shotgun, Mundaze, Current Affair, On The Wagon and Kitchen Jam Band. He loved singing choral harmonies with The Harbour Lite Singers for many years. Dave was a nature lover who enjoyed long hikes with his dogs, and in later years, long road trips with Laurie.
Private cremation has taken place. In lieu of gifts, please send donations to the Dunnville Hospital & Healthcare Foundation ( http://dhhf.ca ) or Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada ( http://dystoniacanada.org ) . Online condolences and photos at jwhartfuneralhome.com
So sorry to hear of the loss of Dave. Our condolences to his family and friends
My heart has sunk learning of the passing of kindest of indie rock dads, David Bell.
His kind energy was always a highlight when in his presence. My thoughts and love
go out to the Bells & Pattersons.
I’m so sorry to hear of Daves passing, way too soon! What a good man, great guy and wonderful husband and father. Lots of fond memories from the blizzard of 77 playing music in front of our fireplace to going to PEI with the band from Thompson Creek. I loved bumping into him here and there and catching up on what’s going on with the family. He was so proud of you all. He’s certainly going to be missed but lots of great memories to memorialize him. My condolences❤️
Dear Laurie and family,
We’re sincerely sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Much sympathy and big hugs to all of you!
Jenny & Gord
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
I am so so shocked and sad to hear of Dave’s passing.
I can’t believe we are the age we are. How did this happen? !
Our thoughts are with you all.
Heart broken to hear of Dave’s passing. May you find strength & peace from the wonderful memories you made together.
Deepest sympathy to Laurie and family on Davids passing…. Remember him well from playing in the Victoria Hotel with Leatherwood while I was waitressing and then later working with him at Lundys.
You may have moved out of the neighbour hood but we were still neighbours. Our deepest condolences to you Laurie and your family. Dave was a great guy to know.
Oh my heart full condolences to Lori and your whole family. Dave will be missed by many.
Oh this is such sad news. I so loved spending time with Dave.. travelling to Port Colborne with the Dunnville gang and singing with him . He was so talented. Loved listening to him with his bands too. He had such a great smile and always enjoyed our chats. our hearts go out to you Laurie. May he Rest In Peace.
Our deepest sympathies to Laurie and family. May he Rest In Peace
So sorry to learn of Davids’ passing. Though we hadn’t been able to spend a lot of time with him, we learnt what a fine man and father he was. A talented man who we got to meet through Mike and Nicholas’ association. Our thoughts are with Laurie and family.
So sorry for your loss. Hugs and love
Laurie, my sincere condolence on the loss of Dave. I always enjoyed chatting with him. Sending prayers and hugs to you and your family.
Condolences to family. Rest in peace old friend
My sincere sympathy Laurie and to your family. We always had such good visits at GrandErie . May all your wonderful memories help you through the difficult days ahead.
Sending my heartfelt sympathy to Dave’s family and friends! May the happy memories of Dave carry you through this very sad and difficult time! As his neigbour, I will miss him!!
So sorry for your loss of Dave, he performed a few times at our church, so talented and will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Condolences to Lorie and family.
My deepest condolences Laurie and family. Fond memories of fun baseball games with the boys and you guys….and David doing the PEI music trip from Senior Public school music group….
Laurie and family: My sincere sympathy to all of you. Dave loved his family and he enjoyed making music..
May you take comfort in many good memories.
So sorry to hear. Dave was a longtime friend of my cousins the coopers ( leatherwood) I fondly recall the band playing Many many years ago. I’m sure he is up there chillin with howie right now.
So sorry for your loss. Our sincerest condolences to you Laurie and all your family. Paul, Cathy Shaver and family.
Dear Laurie & family: please accept my sincere sympathies in the loss of Dave. I have fond memories of our time jammin together with the Kitchen Jam Band & will surely miss him. May he rest in peace.
Our Deepest Sympathy to Laurie and Family.
We are heartbroken to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a kind, caring, generous man who made this world a better place. We will always remember his huge smile, infectious laugh and distinct sense of humour. We will remember all of the good times, following the various bands, the dances and the parties. We remember one musical evening in Dunnville when Laurie joined Dave on stage to harmonize. Everyone saw the looks in their eyes and the smiles that passed between them.
Dave was so very proud of his sons and often spoke of their many exploits and accomplishments. He never missed an opportunity to gush over his grandchildren, the brightest, best looking, most talented kids ever. What a fortunate man to have been surrounded by such a strong and loving family. His spirit will certainly live on in all of them.
We will miss our chance encounters with you, Dave. Happy trails.
Our heart breaks ..justt the other day remembering the good times in the old house. Our condolences to you Laurie, Mike and Chris💕
May the unforgettable memories you shared bring your comfort and may his memory be a blessing. Our heart felt condolences to you and all your family
Our sincere sympathy, always enjoyed the time spent with Dave, a true original. It was a pleasure knowing him.
A great guy gone. Our deepest condolences to the families.
A truly beautiful human being and so loving. The world lost one of it’s most special creations. He will be missed by all who knew him. We wish to respectfully say to all his wonderful family how sorry we are for your loss.
Sincere condolences to the family.
Condolences Laurie and family.I had the pleasure of jammin with Dave many times and enjoyed every minute of it. He was an excellent musician and singer and so easy to be around RIP my friend.
Laurie and family
We are so incredibly sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. Our heartfelt condolences. May your memories of this wonderful man bring you all peace. Sending love.
Bonnie and Randy
Laurie, Chris, Mike and family.
Our hearts were saddened to hear of Dave’s passing.
I still remember very clearly the night I first met Dave. We were at Howard’s house that evening when Dave came over to meet us and share some music and discuss our musical interests. I will never forget how excited and impressed we were with Dave’s personality, voice, and musical talent.
From that night many many years ago I was blessed to be able to call him my friend. Thank you for so many memories I can’t even begin to count. You were one of the best guys I have ever known in my life. Rest easy my friend, you will be sadly missed by so many.
Dave and Linda Cooper and family.
My deepest condolences to the Bell family, look after your mom boys, thoughts and prayers are with you all.
So sorry and heartbroken to hear of the passing of Dave!!Our love and prayers are with you and your family!!He was a wonderful man and great neighbor!Sure will miss our chats!!Our deepest sympathy!!
Our deepest Sympathy Laurie & Family. Dave will be greatly missed by many.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing
Laurie and boys, what a shock for us all. We enjoyed so much, jamming with Dave.
Will miss hearing “man in the moon”🎸.
Our hearts are broken with the sudden passing of Dave. He will forever be in our hearts. We hold such fond memories of all our band gigs, laughs, friendship and family times. Dave was such a kind, gentle man, amazing musician, husband, proud father and grandfather, and was loved by so many friends. Our deepest sympathy and love to Laurie, the boys and all the family at such a difficult time. Forever in our hearts. ❤️
We were so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our condolences to you Laurie as well as your boys and their families.
My sincere condolences to Laurie and family. Dave Bell was a truly, talented musician and vocalist. I was inspired by his band Leatherwood, and had the pleasure of performing with him on numerous occasions. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Our deepest condolences to Laurie and family….. Dave we’ll be missed by all that new him
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave ,Laurie .
I have fond memories of cutting Dave’s hair , a great guy , always a smile on his face .
My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family .
My condolences to you and your family Laurie.
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Alot of good memories of Leather Wood.
Laurie, Mike and Chris,
Dave was such a kind, genuine and wonderful person/musician whose smile would light up the room… There are no words for this. Please know we are thinking of you all and sending you love. So so so sorry. Always. Jen P and Sarah B.
So sorry about hearing if David passing. Condolences to his family and friends. Worked with David at IMC.
Sincerest condolences as you grieve. Thoughts are with you during your sorrow.
From our family to yours, we offer our deepest condolences. RIP Dave
My condolences to the family. I have always missed them as my neighbors on Hutchinson Rd. My prayers to family and friends.
Most sincere condolences to Laurie & Family.
I saw Dave many times as he helped bring music alive.
He will be greatly missed.
Laurie I can’t believe that Dave is gone. Just the other day he stopped by to chat. Told me that he can’t wait for the weather to break, going to get that bike out and ride. Now he will be riding that Suzui forever. RIP neighbour.
We are sorry for your loss. Our condolences to family and friends.
So sad to hear of Dave’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. We wandered the halls of Ancaster High School together in the early 60’s. Dave played piano in my very first band. He patiently taught me how to sing harmony. Rest easy, my friend.
We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a great guy (an original hippie). Our best to you and your family.
Laurie and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a great father and husband. He always had a friendly smile, and time to chat. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gord Houser
Our sincere condolences our prayers and thoughts are with you Laurie and family.
Laurie, I am so sorry that Dave has passed. He was such a good, amazing person in so many wonderful ways. Heartfelt sympathy and love to you, Mike, Chris and families, Leslie.
Laurie, Mike and Chris.
I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was so welcoming and supportive during all of our band experiences. A great man who was a pleasure to be around. Rest In Peace.
So very sorry for your loss.
What terrible news. We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s death. Our prayers are with you and your family.
I must admit this has taken me aback l have been reflecting for the last couple of hours and have surprised myself with the things I remember about you. It has been so long but I can see your eyes when you smile. I can hear your laugh. I can hear your deep soft voice. I can hear your music in the Hub. I can hear your music in Dunnville. I can see the patients you have for all of us. I can see the love you have for all the Pattersons. I can see the love you have for Laurie. I can only imagine seeing the love you shared with your sons and your grand babies. Well done sir. Well done. Still a little upset you got us banned from the secret trout pond on Sulfur Springs Road for getting caught skinny dipping but hey, that’s water under the bathtub 🛀 Hahaha.
Dear Laurie and family,
Our deepest condolences on Dave’s passing. Our hearts are with you at this sad time.
April Cormaci & Ian Durand
Laurie, Mike & Chris ~
I’m so very sorry for your loss of an incredible husband and father. It was an honour to know such a talented, kind and supportive gentleman. You are all in my thoughts. xo
Dear Laurie
Our hearts are saddened to hear of Dave’s passing
We are close by if we can help in anyway
With respect & hugs
Bette Anne & Barry 💔
Very sorry for your family’s loss ..although I am guilty of letting time slip away and not keeping in touch, I have very often thought of the good times playing and having Dave holding down the bottom end and adding so much to the vocals. Will never forget his words of encouragement and his smile. We still have tunes Dave brought to us on our set list and and are always reminded of the wonderful BIG DAVE
Laurie we are saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. You & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Our heartfelt condolences for your loss from Ron, Mary and Joel Bouliane.
My heart goes out to you, Laurie and family. While I’ve not crossed paths much with you and Dave in the last bunch of years, our families spent a lot of time together when I was a kid. I remember coming to the old house in Dunnville, with the bales of hay piled around outside to keep out the cold…and it was always warm and inviting on the inside. While maybe too young to understand how or why, I just knew you and Dave were good people, and I always enjoyed the visits.
As I got older and was able to participate in the jams, I remember clearly Dave being a part of that, with his natural wood finished bass and his big heart. He was always so gracious, and hilariously self deprecating….I always felt like a valued friend around him, even if our ages were a ‘few’ years apart. He introduced me to ‘Roll in my sweet baby’s arms’ and ‘Rocky Top’. (what is this ‘bluegrass’ music of which you speak???)
I recall a night, years later, when Dave and I happened to be booked the same night at a coffee house at AngelCave Studio. Dave played ‘Field Behind the Plow’ and he immersed himself in it, a somewhat fragile but passionate performance…how else would it be in my mind all these years later? And of course, he blew it off afterwards and complimented my performance.
I’m saddened to hear we no longer have his physical presence, but I’m happy his spirit lives on in you and your family, and all around us. He was a fine human and will be remembered fondly.
Love to you guys!
David
We (Wendy and I) are so very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
Dave has been a long time friend for over 70 years. As we were growing up we were able to play together as we lived on the same side of the highway – now Wilson St in Ancaster.
We spent countless hours playing at our homes, riding bicycles and in the now Dundas Valley Conservation Area chasing whatever and building dams on the creek.
While Dave tried hard to get me to learn how to ride a motorcycle it just wasn’t in the cards. We so often chuckled about that and his continued joy in riding.
His love of family and music were the pillars of his life.
We lost touch for many years as I had moved away but renewed our friendship so easily on my return to southern Ontario.
Our sympathies are extended to Laurie and the family.
Rest well Old Friend – you earned and deserve the rest.
My heart and prayers go out to you Laurie, Chris and Mike in the loss of your forever life partner, friend and father. Thankfully, you have the strength and love of family and friends to support you in this very difficult time. Take comfort in knowing how much you are all loved, and how much Dave was loved. I will forever miss our lunches together Laurie, where we all laughed and shared our memories of times passed. He was truly a special man, husband, father, grandfather and friend.
We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Sending our condolences to Laurie and family.
Ralph and Marilyn Disher
We are so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing! Our deepest condolences to Laurie and family!
My condolences too you Laurie and the boys
Laurie and Family
We are sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. We are lucky to have been part of Dave’s world of music. Many great memories.
Bob& Luci
Thinking of you and yours.
We have truly been so blessed to have you both as our neighbours for the last 14 years♡ Our fence chats with Dave will be missed! Always some quick wit to give us a chuckle! One of my favourite things was to go outside when the band would gather at the house so I could hear them practice! I’d stay out a little longer and it always put a smile on my face!
Rest easy Dave and keep the music alive♡
Hugs,
Steve, Lyndsay, Lane & Sy
Laurie and Family,
Lynda and I are so very sorry to learn of Dave’s passing. More than 60 years ago Dave and I, with Gary Depew and others, attended Ancaster High School. We lost touch for many years but over the past few years it was so enjoyable to renew acquaintances and to share our love for motorcycles and riding.
Our group lunches in Dunnville with the Austins and other friends were so very enjoyable, being together after so many years and still so comfortable with each other’s company.
We extend our sincere condolences,
Dennis and Lynda Norsworthy
Sorry for your loss
Condolences Laurie & family on the loss of a husband, father , grandfather . I first met Dave during the Port Maitland IMC era. Always friendly , at the plant and outside , Tims etc. brought out huge smiles . We did a couple motorcycle charity rides , very enjoyable , especially the Dystonia Ride , supporting families who had family involved . Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers .
Dear Laurie and family
We were so saddened to recently learn of David’s passing. We often remember fondly of how he selflessly volunteered to help at Shared Harvest Farm. He was a kind and generous soul and we are sorry for your and the community’s loss.
Best wishes
Reza and Barb Kazemi