David Buglass

Obituary of David Robert Moysey Buglass

David Robert Moysey Buglass Passed away in Waterloo, on Monday November 18, 2019 in his 96th year in the company of his family.Survived by his children, Peter (Catherine) of Ingersoll, Cynthia of Winnipeg, MB and Ian (Patricia) of Toronto, as well as his two grandchildren David and Marnie. He was predeceased by his parents Robert Young and Ethel Elizabeth (nee Moysey) Buglass and his sisters, Mary and Frances. David was born in Toronto and resided in Brighton as a child. He enjoyed summers at the family cottage in Presqu'ile Provincial Park in Brighton. A natural on the water, he quickly developed a love of sailing on Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. In 1943 David joined the Royal Canadian Air Force serving with 332 (Leaside) Squadron, RCAF, Bomber Command. He boarded the Nieuw Amsterdam and was stationed in London and Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire, England. David was discharged in 1945 and returned to civilian life in Toronto and summers sailing at Presqu'ile. Annette "Huffy" Huffman lived across the road from the Buglass cottage and introduced David to her dear friend, Dorothy "Tommy" Smith. A well-matched pair, David and Tommy were devoted to each other. They married May 6, 1950 and together built a foundation of love, trust and respect that endured throughout their marriage of 66 years. David was a prolific reader of crime fiction and all-things-sports. His love of baseball, college football and basketball was fierce. When you called him on the weekend, he always answered with "Just hold on while I turn down the television!" A private family service is planned. Cremation has taken place with internment to follow at Parkview Cemetery, Waterloo. The family would like to express their gratitude to the Caregivers on the 7th floor at St. Mary’s Hospital, in addition to the staff at Laurelwood and Clair Hills. For those who wish to share condolences with the family or honour Dad's memory with a donation to "Donna's Kids", an organization that provides financial assistance to youth sports activities in the Waterloo region, please contact www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.