At Guelph General Hospital on Thursday, December 10, 2020. David Carson
Birtwistle in his 80th year, was the beloved husband of Patricia
(Cremasco) Birtwistle. He was the loving father of Deanna Birtwistle and
Jo-Anne Friend and her husband David. David was the proud grandfather of
Daniel and Olivia. He was the dear brother of John Birtwistle (Diana) and
Peter Birtwistle (Judith). Survived by nieces and nephews.
David was a retired Major who served in the Canadian Military for 30
years. He was on City Council with the City of Guelph from 2000 - 2006 and
was an active volunteer with The Canadian Red Cross and with Meals on
Wheels.
Private cremation has taken place. Due to Covid - 19, a Celebration of
David's life will be held at a later date. Interment of ashes in St.
Boniface Cemetery, Maryhill. As expressions of sympathy donations to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated by the family.
Donation cards are available at the Gilbert MacIntyre & Son Funeral Home,
Dublin Chapel, 252 Dublin St N., Guelph 519-822-4731 or online.