Hi Pat, hard to believe Dave has been gone for so long.  Thinking of you and Dave today.

Rick Metcalfe

Didn't know. Miss you trouble maker. Sorry pat I didn't know.

Dearest Pat and family,
We were fortunate enough to meet Dave and Pat while my mom had been at Southlake Hospital in the Rehabilitation Unit for many months.  Dave always cheerful and happy always had a smile usually a cup of coffee and was always so willing to help my elderly mom. He encouraged her he kept her positive and he was a wonderful friend. Pat you and Dave really helped us get through such a trying time at that hospital. We will never forget the both of you. We send our love and prayers to you and your family at this difficult time we are sorry we're so late and receiving this news.
Love Mimi, Kevin and Marj xoxo

I had the pleasure of working with and for Dave, once back in the Radio Room days in the late 80's and again in 3CIB in Georgina.

Dave was a great buy and a great boss.

My condolences to Dave's friends and family.

RIP Dave

Deepest condolences to Pat and all Dave's family. Many fond memories of working side by side with Dave as my partner. He was a mentor and a friend.
Dave was kind and always challenged others to do their best. He enjoyed his profession but most of all he loved and was so very proud of his family.
Davey you will be missed.
Rhonda and Mike Corsi

I had the pleasure of working with Dave as volunteers on the Youth Justice Committee.

Dave was an easy going, fair guy who had a great sense of humour.

Rest in Peace Dave.

Pat and family, I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. I’m glad I ran into you both last year at Southlake just before my shoulder surgery.  We used to have a lot of fun and laughs years ago when Dave and Dennis played ball for the YRP team.  Dave was a great guy and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.  I hope all the good memories will help you to get through this very difficult time.❤️

Hello Pat.  Deepest Sympathy to you and your family on Dave’s passing.  He fought long and hard.   A great guy and a good Cop !  Doug Hall

My husband and I met Dave & Pat at Southlake Hospital last year. We so enjoyed their company at a difficult time. Looked forward to seeing them Every day or so and have kept in touch. 
We are truly sorry to hear of the passing of such a great guy, everyone he met there enjoyed his company and wit.  He was a  favourite among staff and residents. 
Our hearts grieve with Pat and family at this sad time.  Wish we had had more time but appreciate the experience of getting to know this delightful couple. 

I met Dave in 2012  at the Aurora Legion when I started playing darts. I found him to be such a funny and caring person. He would chalk my games and we would share laughs together. Later he would occasionally pop in to see the dart players and have a chat. So sad that we all have lost this treasure. Love and Respect for a beautiful soul. 

Rest In Peace, Animal.  I will miss our short visits when we got to the GTA. I will miss your loving text to make sure we arrived home safe and sound. But most of all...I will miss how you never called me by my given name. Love and hugs to Aunt Pat and the boys. Forever your Bandit

Dave was a popular guy when he transferred to ODSS in 1966.  We came up with the idea of making star-shaped paper badges, like in the cowboy movies, with “Marshall” on it to promote him to be elected Student Council VP in his first year at the school and of course, he won. 
Later, Dave invited me to share a couple of beers from a case that he had found abandoned in a snow drift near the Anglers’ and Hunter’ Club.   We had walked miles from Orangeville, it was minus 20 and we were under-aged, sitting in a snowbank, starring up at the cold, cloudless blue sky and drinking free brew with ice-crystals in it.  It was the best bottle of beer I have ever had in my life, if only because it was with Dave.  Thanks for the memory.
Good bye old friend.


To all the family and Friends of Dave Marshall #180 - "Marsh". 

Definitely remember both he and Bill Davis making us proud at winning the WPFG's back in the day at darts in Australia ! ( Thank you YRPA for supporting them then and now.

I had the privilege of Emm-Cee'ing his retirement party. It was a good roast of Dave.  He is certainly a legend at YRP.  

Lots of great tributes to the man are being posted and I hope many more post their tributes.

Keep talking about him and remembering him.

My sincere condolences.

Gary Miner (221) Retired.



So sorry to hear about Dave! I think we first met in the early 70s and he’s been a larger than life friend since then. 
My sincere condolences to all the family,  but especially to you Pat.  💜
Kathy and Ken Banks

We are so Sorry to hear Pat
Dave was a Great friend in our Community. I was fortunate to Volunteer with him on the Persechini Easter Seals Run for the past several years. Dave made it easy for those of us that were new to it and we always looked forward to the next time we met.  He will surely be missed!
Your Friend
Don p

Dear Pat and Family

Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your beloved Dave. Although I  had never met him , Pat  and I were Region of York colleagues and she shared the struggles they faced together with his illness.  Dave is at peace now and may you all remember the good and happy times you shared. 
You are in my thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.
Shirley Stroud

My condolences to Pat and family. Dave was one of the first people I met when I started with YRP in  1987 in comm. He was fun to work with and always had a smile on his face.   I  too remember the  incident with the stolen police car. I believe he even got the guy to fill it up with gas before he brought it back. RIP Dave 

Condolences to the Marshall family. I crossed paths with Dave many times over our years at YRP. I always considered him one of the respected and solid members of YRP.  I  met with Dave at South  Lake since he had reached out to me. He wanted pointers on dealing with his leg amputation, since we were both amputees. Despite his challenges, Dave was in good spirits and was working on his recovery.   

I have known Dave , for a good number of years. He was an excellent Police officer and good friend.  I don't know when it started but every time Dave and I met one would say Merry Christmas and the other would say Happy New Year. He will be missed , RIP Dave  and Merry Christmas your friend Coop.

 I first met Dave when his Dad was one of my Flying instructors in Orangeville about 1969. I met him a few times in different places after that and then in 1975 I reported for my first shift at 19 Div. and saw Dave sitting at a desk in a back corner in old clothes. Of course I thought some thing totally different than what was actually happening there.  I later worked with Dave on various occasions during my time at YRP, a great guy to work with. Most recently when I joined the retirees Association in 2014 we met again.  Dave will be missed.
My condolences to his family and friends. RIP Dave

Pat and family,
My deepest condolences and prayers to you and the whole family at this most difficult time.
 I knew you both socially as well worked with David over the years, great people, David was truly a gentleman, knowledgeable, genuine and fun to work with!!
I know over the past little while, he had struggled with his health and you Pat were always right there to help him, God bless to you!!
Rest In Peace David, you will certainly be missed!!  💙

There was a night shift when a ne'er do well took charge of a police car, and Dave was in Communications. That fella wanted to run, but Dave pulled him back, and by voice, Dave got him to come back and surrender. I was working that night, and I heard the whole thing. I was lucky enough to work with him at 3 dist. There  will never be another Dave Marshall.  Like most cops, he has seen and done things that most of the world would never know.  Feel not sad, his life was full.  

Chris and I would like express our deepest condolences..  Dave was always a good friend. I don’t know where to begin with the memories however my daughter reminded me tonight of going to his backyard to cut tomatoes and onions for the YRP family barbecue and the the next day standing over the grills cooking together...it was a lot of work but wonderful times that we both seemed to enjoy..

Jim Slykhuis

Pat,
My condolences to your whole family on the loss of a special man. Dave was a genuine man who always had a laugh and a story to share. The one memory I have of  Dave when he was in Comm., is him talking to the man who stole a police car and talked him in to the back lot of 1 District over their shared love of fishing!!

Pat,Shaun.steven. I was so shocked to hear of the passing of Dave. I will always remember him giving me pressure points while eating dinner at your place. My condolences to you all and your family at this difficult time. He will be missed ❤️

Pat,
Sincerest condolences to you and the family on Dave's passing. 
Dwayne and Marion  Lougheed

Pat and family, 
Sorry to hear about Dave’s passing.  Dave always had a big smile and a friendly hello. 
He was a great man to work with- kind and had a great sense of humour.  He was a true gentleman, 
Karen Irwin 


I am so sorry to hear of Dave’s loss.  He was such a lovely man!  He always made me smile.  He will be missed .  Pat my condolences to and your family 

Pat & Family,

We are so sorry for your loss.  Dave was genuinely a nice guy and we  really thought a lot of him.  Whenever I saw him at 3 district he would ask me when I was going to bring some more Chili in for him, and on some occasions, he was lucky enough to be working when I did bring it in for Phil & his shift.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Phil & Tanya Mapley

Pat & family, 
My deepest condolences and sympathy to you.  I was truly saddened to learn of Dave's passing.

Dave was a genuine person & always an upbeat man to be around.   He will be missed.

Dave was an original member of what was then the YRP Drug Squad/Plain Clothes. The squad consisted of Dave and his good friend, Bill Davis. They were a formidable duo not only locking up bad guys but also in front of the dart board. RIP Dave. Condolences to your loved ones.

Pat, I am so sorry to hear about Dave. He was so great to work with and a genuinely nice guy. My heart breaks for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Pat and I have been friends for 63 years.
There are a lot of memories over the years though we lost touch for some of them, But Dave was a warm  kind, generous and funny man 
He will be missed by many, including his beloved Abbey. 
My Condolences to the entire family.
I hope to give you a huge hug very soon.
xx

Pat, my thoughts are with you. Lots of good memories of Dave. Hopefully we can get together soon.

My prayers are with Pat and the boys.  Loved you like a brother and remember the good times we shared.  I remember a time when we took a coffee to you when you were watching for speeders.  Caught one and the coffee went flying.  You and  Pat still remained in my thoughts even after we lost contact.  Now you are with your buddy Tighe. Love Cathy, Stacie, Natalie and families.  💕💕💕

Met Dave when he answered a police call for a car accident in 1985.  Days  later when I went to a garage sale to my sisters friends house... the house belonged to Dave and Pat, lo and behold the officer at my car accident  .  Dave was a funny guy, we met several times after that at my sister Kathleen and Don’s  house.  Rest In Peace Dave, you will be missed

My sincere condolences to Pat & the boys plus extended families.  So sorry to hear of passing of Dave!  My thoughts & prayers go out to all of you today!

Pat & I have been friends since  high school....Dave has been part of our friendship for 42 years....Shaun & Stephen and familie's also
My sincere condolences to all
Carol McCulloch Warren


I worked with Dave at York Regional Police over the years and I always found him to be a pleasure to work with and a friend.. I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Please accept my condolences in this difficult time.

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David George Marshall

March 17, 1951 – August 18, 2020

Thompson Funeral Home

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