Cpl David Anthony Hornsby, CD (Ret’d)

    • Cpl David Anthony Hornsby, CD (Ret’d)
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    We regret to advise of the death of Corporal David Anthony Hornsby, CD (Ret’d) of Chilliwack BC on 29 July 2024 at age 79 years.

    Dave Joined the Royal Canadian Engineers with the 10th Intake Sapper Apprentices in 1961 and served for 12 years as a Field Engineer. His first posting was to 3 Field Squadron in Chilliwack, followed by a tour with 4 Field Squadron in Germany. Dave then returned to 3 Field Squadron from where he retired.

    Dave then worked for Dairyland in Chilliwack for 28 years. He retired from there and went on to be a bus driver for special needs children for Chilliwack School District #33. Dave also gave his time to the local Cadet Corps.

    There will be a military color party service to honour him and say goodbye at the Vedder Legion on Wednesday, 11 September 2024 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers- donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Locals can donate to the Legion in person (3-11:00 PM). Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.