David Margeson Vaughan

Born in Western Shore on a snowy night, he was the last remaining child of the late Annie (Sawler) and Arnold Vaughan.

He is survived by the love of his life Cecilia (Morvan) Vaughan of 71 years of marriage and by daughters Susan (Claude – deceased) Champagne, Halifax, and Linda (David) Rogers, Stewiacke, grandchildren, Melanie (Andrew) Champagne, Jessica (Ricky) Young, and Sean Rogers and several nieces and nephews. Besides his mom and dad, he was predeceased by his brother Harold (Tessie) and sisters Alice (Willoughby) Zwicker, Edith (Milton) Doyle, Audrey (Arthur) Schoffield, Nellie (John) Fraser, Fanny (Oscar) Backman, Gladys (Stewart) Levy and infant sister Elizabeth also predeceased by special nephew, Charlie (Sack) Zwicker and special niece Betty Wall whom he thought the world of, also his furpals, Puddy 1 and 2.

Dad was a hard worker even as a boy helping his father in the woods, having some ducks they call “Daveys Ducks” and at the age of 13, even rowed treasure hunters over to Oak Island and was known as captain Vaughan. David enlisted in the military in 1939 until 1945. During that time, he fought in Italy, France, Belgium, Holland and the Central Mediterranean driving an Armoured Tank, helping in the Liberation of Holland. He was with The Halifax Rifles and even The Merchant Marines for awhile! Returning to civilian life to take on a trade as service manager for Wood Motors for 25 years and the NSLC for 5 before retiring. He and his beautiful Cecilia travelled throughout Canada and the States in their Motor home.

We are so thankful to the staff at Camp Hill 4 Eastwood for all of their care to our Dad, especially Dorothy King, Marsha Surcon, Annie the Charge nurse and Martin for his "tea with honey". A very special thank-you to Cathy Murray for her neverending help, love and support. Also, a big thank-you to Dr. Hebb, Dr. Daniel Rayson and Mallory! Last, but certainly not least, Gus Cameron, what would we have done without you? Don't want to know! And a thank-you to Andre, Angie and Dad's canine buddy Oden.

We Love You Dad. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

God saw you getting tired

When a Cure was Not to Be

So he closed his arms around your Heart

And whispered "Come With Me"

Visitation will take place on Wednesday Jan 22, 2020 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm in J. A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax. Mass of Christian Burial will take place in Saint Mother Teresa of Kolkata Church, 6032 Normandy Drive, Halifax, NS on Thursday January 23, 2020 at 11:00 am. Burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lower Sackville, NS. To leave on-line condolence, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com