EGERTON – David Walton “Dave” Daye, 60, Egerton, passed away suddenly Thursday, August 16, 2012 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow, surrounded by his family. Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Ernest and Eva (Braun) Daye. Prior to retirement due to ill health, he was employed as a welder at the former Trenton Works. Dave enjoyed the outdoors, fishing on Lochaber Lake and hunting. He was a loving husband, father, papa, brother and friend. Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Janet (MacKay); daughter, Jennifer (Ron) Wipfler, St. Thomas, Ont.;son, Aaron (Marie) Daye, Salt Springs; grandchildren: Haley, Grace and Abby Wipfler; Rowan and Grant Daye; brothers, Ernie (Harriet) Daye, Antigonish; Reginald “Reg” (Jessie) Daye, Craignish; Chester “Ches” Daye, Dartmouth; mother-in-law, Grace MacKay, Lochaber; numerous nieces and nephews who all thought a lot of their uncle, Dave. Cherished friends, Kevin (Nancy) MacInnis and Paul (Mary) MacLean. Besides his parents he was predeceased by brothers, Edward “Ed” Sweet and Ronald “Ron” Sweet; father-in-law, Donnie MacKay. There will be no visitation by Dave’s request. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in North Lochaber Cemetery, Lochaber. Donations may be made in Dave’s memory to The Salvation Army. (To make an online donation, please click on the above underlined charity.)