Safe in the arms of Jesus.

Suddenly at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 63.

Beloved husband of Trudy (née Trivers).

Loving father of Theodore Avery and Elizabeth Baggett (Luke).

Dear brother of Bill Avery (Suzanne) and predeceased by Pat and Don.

Survived by Charles Read and Sylvia. Will be sadly missed by his cat Moro. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend for visitation at McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558) on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. A funeral service will take place at Ritson Road Alliance Church, 605 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, on Saturday, March 9 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will follow the service at the church. Interment Thornton Cemetery, 1200 Thornton Rd. N., Oshawa.

Donations in memory of Dave to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Durham Region, Gate 3:16 Outreach Centre, or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be shared at makfuneralhome.com .