It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden passing of David Ross Stevens on May 31, 2023, at the Moncton Hospital. He was predeceased by his parents Ray and Peggy Stevens and survived by his wife Kim, his daughter Gabrielle, along with his sister Gail, his brother Richard, and his nephew Tyler.
Dave was passionate about many things in his 60 years of life, starting as a young boy sleeping in his skates and hockey equipment just dreaming of becoming an NHL player, to his football career which he loved so much that he chose to stay an extra year in high school, as he could not give it up. During his adulthood, he turned to body building, and spent many hours at the gym which grounded him during his studies at university. He was also known to be an avid sailor and loved racing in the Bay of Shediac with his Savy, Rossignol and Simpsons crew. David loved travelling with his wife and beloved daughter. They visited many wonderful places together and created cherished memories that will live on.
He was driven and passionate about everything he did and more recently was proud to become a club de nation bleu et or (CNBO) swimmer parent. He was so determined to learn all about the sport, as he wanted to give his best girl all of the opportunities for her to excel to her full potential. A testament to his devotion as a loving and caring father.
Other than his family, his shinning jewel would be his career at the Government of Canada Pension Centre. Reflecting back on his career, he worked his way up from being a mail room clerk to becoming a successful Director General. This was his dream come true and he devoted himself to the organization and its people. Through his leadership and resilience, he built a client service culture. His wish was always to see the Pension Centre being recognized nationally as an exemplary pension plan administrator, providing unmatched client service in a friendly Maritime way.
David had just recently completed his 35th year as a loyal and dedicated public servant. On the day of his passing, he received words of recognition from high-ranking officials who stated: ‘the Pension Centre is the best-run service delivery program in the federal government’. He expressed to his wife that this recognition was ‘a direct result of our caring and service driven employees from past to present`. David was so very proud of Pension Centre employees and to be an employee himself of such a great organization. His leadership, friendship and storytelling will be sincerely missed by all who had the opportunity to know him.
A reception to celebrate Dave’s full but too short journey of life will be held on June 10, 2023 from 2 to 4 pm at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac. In memory of David, donations can be made to the Greater Shediac Sailing School Inc. This will help them with their rejuvenation project, all in support of future sailors for The Simpsons or any other boat!
Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Shediac (506-532-3297).
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