From the loving arms of his wife, four daughters and one stepson into the waiting arms of Jesus, David completed his life journey of 76 years on Sunday, July 5, 2026. David will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 34 years, Marie; daughters Dale Pelley, Donna Avery (Darrell), Melanie Pelley and Mandy Densmore (Bill); stepson Paul Keats (Bonnie); 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sisters Dorothy Marsh (Randell) and Hollis Holloway-Adey (Lloyd); brother-in-law Joe Tilley; a large number of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Resting at Fewer’s Funeral Home, Clarenville. Visitation Tuesday, July 7 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Wednesday, July 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9, 2026 at Crossroads Community Church, Clarenville with interment to follow at Milton-George’s Brook Cemetery.
David will be lovingly remembered for his dedication to his love of music and gardening. He was an avid gardener and farmer. Tending to his own gardens and raising animals to provide for his family over the years. He was the organist for the United Church in George’s Brook Milton for 30 years, then followed by playing in the Salvation Army as a band member and pianist. He was also a fine cook and baker who could hold his own in any kitchen. He will be deeply missed by many.
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Roberta Stanford says
July 7, 2026 at 1:19 pmMy deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of David. Although I did not know him well, I remember him as having a great smile. I know he will be missed by all his family and friends. Hopefully, the memories of the wonderful times you have shared will get you through the days ahead.
Rick Greening says
July 7, 2026 at 1:47 pmDeepest condolences to the families. I met David at the golf resort when he worked there what a nice fellow so sad to hear of his passing
Aline Johnston says
July 7, 2026 at 1:50 pmMarie, I was saddened to hear of David’s passing. I will forever remember his kindness and generosity as well as those delicious garden vegetables and fresh eggs. He will be missed by all off us who knew him, I am sure. I will be thinking of you all these next coming days. Love and prayers to all, especially you, Paul and Bonnie..
Edna Piercey says
July 7, 2026 at 2:46 pmOh Marie my darling I am so sorry for your loss. Condolence to you and the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.. Rest assured you are on my mind. I knew how much he meant to you.
Hugs my friend
Doreen Keats says
July 7, 2026 at 3:48 pmMy condolences to the whole family. David was a wonderful man who will be greatly missed.
Glenn F Ploughman says
July 7, 2026 at 3:52 pmDavid was a friend from childhood and we shared the love of music.
His beautiful piano accordion music graced many coffeehouses at the GBM Cultural House.
David will be greatly missed.
Patricia and Graham Stanley says
July 7, 2026 at 5:24 pmSorry to hear of David’s passing. Condolences to all his family
Verna Rothberg says
July 7, 2026 at 6:23 pmSo sorry to hear of David’s passing. I have fond memories of him. Spent many hours at his childhood home.
Thoughts and prayers go out to all the family. My your many memories ease some of the pain.
Love;
Rose
Art and Heather Mouland says
July 7, 2026 at 8:06 pmSending our love and prayers to Marie and her family. David was a wonderful man and will certainly be missed..
Wayne Barbour says
July 7, 2026 at 8:47 pmMarie, so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Despite your sorrow you have the wonderful promise,” to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”. May the Lord encourage and comfort you. Love and prayers, Wayne and Heather
Faye Andrews says
July 7, 2026 at 10:10 pmI’m so sorry to hear this. David led a wonderful life, bless him. He was so talented at many things that amazed me. Gardening, raising animals, so many fresh eggs and vegetables, goat’s milk and much more. Gave his family so much. So talented at music and played for every funeral for the people of George’s Brook. So well liked and had a terrific smile and laugh. He will be well remembered. Our deepest sympathy to all his family. God bless you, David.
Winston Brown says
July 7, 2026 at 10:27 pmTo the Pelley family, my condolences on your loss. I met David through his sister (and my co-worker) Roma. My memory is of a very personable man who had such love and devotion to his daughters. The van would pull up in fromt of the post office and there they were, the four girls, always with him. To Dale, Donna, Melanie Mandy, Marie, Dorothy, Hollis and their families please know I am thinking of you all at this sad time.
Mont Ransome says
July 8, 2026 at 6:11 pmMarie , my condolences to you and all of David’s family and friends on his recent passing . May your memories hold strong and pray that it will help you to get through the difficult days ahead .. take care !
Sadie & Glen Cooper says
July 8, 2026 at 10:52 pmMarie and family – sincere condolences from Sadie and I. Very sad to hear this news . . .
Shayne Stanton says
July 8, 2026 at 10:53 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with Marie and the rest of the family, I will always remember David and his amazing talent of playing music with the Unity Choir of which I was part of at the time. Farewell my Christian. Brother.
Aus & Carol Adams says
July 9, 2026 at 3:24 pmSo sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
Chick Cholock says
July 9, 2026 at 8:52 pmMarie and family.
Sincere condolences from Roz and Chick Cholock
Lucy Feltham says
July 10, 2026 at 5:52 pmTo the Pelly family the four girls I only met once and their dad gave it I miss him years ago he’s a distant cousin of mine thinking about you all my love and prayers go out to you at this difficult time
Lucy Feltham says
July 10, 2026 at 5:56 pmThinking of the Pelley family especially the girls I know I met them when they were small but only once and her dad under grandma my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time 🙏
Florence Humby says
July 11, 2026 at 11:26 pmMarie and family, so saddened to hear of David’s passing. I loved him like a brother. We became friends the first day we met, such a lovely man. He will be missed by so many. My condolences to you and your family. Florence
Linda Stone says
July 12, 2026 at 8:19 pmSo saddened to hear of David s passing ,,, Our Sincere Condelances ,to the family’s
May God Bless ,
Linda & Allister. Stone
Milton ,
Rev. Donna Hann says
July 15, 2026 at 7:43 pmSo sorry to hear Dave’s passing, such a wonderful person, kind and helpful, he will be sadly missed. Deepest and heartfelt condolences for Marie and all his family from the youngest to the eldest, he will be sadly missed by many including by members and friends of Memorial UC Clarenville and Trinity UC Deep Bight.
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