David Britton
David died in Owen Sound on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in his 86th year, after a struggle with dementia. He was much loved by his wife of 40 years, Eleanor DeWolf, and his daughters Anne Britton of Thornbury and Ruth (Ry Smith) of Oakville and is fondly remembered by Anne’s and Ruth’s mother, Ellen Mitchell of Toronto. He was a caring grandad to Kathryn, Steven, and Michael Osborne, and Paul, James and Laura Smith (Dave Schindler); and great-grandad to Ada Schindler. David also leaves his many DeWolf in-laws, and nieces and nephews in England, the United States and Australia.
David was born in Burton-on-Trent, England. After military service in Egypt, David graduated from the University of Birmingham in 1956 and, armed with a degree in Hispanic Studies, answered an ad for a “bright young man” in the Accounting Department at Shell’s Montreal East Refinery. A successful 28-year career with Shell Canada followed. David enjoyed many years of retirement, but was perhaps most happy during the years living in the country near Meaford, driving his truck and tractor, cutting trails through the woods, tending the creek where the rainbow trout spawn, and planting trees.
As David wished, there will be no visitation or service. An informal gathering for family and friends will take place at a later date.
If you are so inclined, in David’s memory, please consider gifts to the Owen Sound Regional Hospital Foundation, the Bruce Trail Conservancy (for which David was once a Trail Captain), or the Alzheimer Society. Or plant a tree! Online condolences may be made at www.greybrucecremation.com.