David Rea

David Rea

1909  -   2002

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our husband, father and grandfather, Dave on September 26 ^th , 2002 at his residence, the Lions Prairie Manor in Portage La Prairie.

David was born on March 25, 1909 in Portadown, North Ireland.  He immigrated to Canada in 1927 in search of a better life.   He found in the Treherne region where he operated his own business for many years before retiring in Rathwell and finally Portage.  His love for antiques, gardening and tree planting kept him busy in his retirement years.  His interest in his family kept him young.

David was predeceased by his parents, James and Susan Rea,  his brothers Jim (Hazel), Johnny, Willie (Joyce) and his sister Maggie.

He is survived by his wife Reine La France, daughter Susan, son David (Judy) and his grandchildren, Jamie, Devin, Ryan and Megan.

At Dave's request a private service will be held at the Woodlands cemetery.

What does he plant who plants a tree?

He plants, in sap and leaf and wood,

In love of home and loyalty

And far-cast thought of civic good-

His blessing on the neighbourhood

Who in the hollow of His hand

Holds all the growth of all our land-

A nation's growth from sea to sea

Stirs in his heart who plants a tree.

Henry Cuyler Bunner