28 Main street north
David Hugh BRIFFA
1961 - 2021
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Cathy Looby posted a condolence
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
What can I say Dave you were one of a kind. I met Dave on Canada Day weekend in 1975. I was 12 and Dave was 13 years old and he captured my heart. R.I.P. my friend I will cherish the memories and keep you in my heart. Thank you for the most precious gift of all Love Cathy
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Sarah posted a condolence
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
We remember Dave very fondly. The music, the great talks and the road trips. Our condolences to the Briffa family. Sarah and Alex McEwing
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Monday, October 18, 2021
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Donna uploaded photo(s)
Monday, October 18, 2021
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Dan posted a condolence
Friday, October 15, 2021
Though I haven't seen Dave in 30+ years, I remember him fondly.
I remember standing in the driveway outside the apartment he shared with his Dad in Mississauga, throwing stones up at his window. No cell phones then. Soon you'd see Dave's big grin through the curtains and he'd wave you to go to the buzzer.
In his room in the apartment, Dave would sometimes play songs he had written on his acoustic guitar and he passed that DIY musical bug on to me and I learned to play as well. We played in a band together for a bit (with Dave on bass) and it was a gas.
We were very tight for a number of years and shared some adventurous canoe trips in Algonquin Park. A small band of us paddled our way into that sacred and mystical circle where wood meets water and sky and discovered a lot about nature, ourselves and life itself. A few times we even traveled into the cosmos of the night sky, exploring the outer edges of the galaxy - what can I say - it was the 80s!
I'm sorry to hear of his passing and trust that he left a trove of good memories to those who knew him.
I know I have a lot of good memories of him from a long time ago.
Paddle on my friend
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Neil McRae posted a condolence
Thursday, October 14, 2021
Our condolences on Dave's passing. It was 50 + years ago that Dave, Debbie & Cheryl and I (Uncle Neil) would look forward to our weeks stay up at Wasago beach. Papa Joe would pack the 4 of us and himself plus our food and luggage into his small brown Ford Pinto and off to Wasago we'd go. We stayed at a small motel not much bigger than the Ford Pinto. It was behind the restaurant just before you go over the bridge going into the main drag. Rides, games and the beach of course. The motel room if memory serves correct had 2 single beds and a 2 burner hot plate for cooking. Obviously we spent most of our time outside. But Dave, Debbie & Cheryl were like a brother and sisters to me. Side note that my mother and Dave's mom Shirley my sister were pregnant at the same time. Debbie was born 4 months earlier than me so I was born an Uncle. So Papa Joe treated me like his own son as my parents were older. Those were the best summers ever and I'll never forget. We'll miss you dearly Dave. All our Love Uncle Neil, Kelly, Amanda & Jamie.
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Deb Creel uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
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Donna uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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David, I'm so thankful you're no longer in pain or fear. You're life was filled with moments of joy, love, happiness, heartache, sadness and sorrow. Not unlike many of us...but your last months were blessed with absolute love and support. What a beautiful gift having your child and grandchildren with you...creating memories for them. I'm going to miss your quirky sense of humour and even your demanding orders at Hospice! Most of all...I'll miss your handsome face! Love you David! Hugs, Auntie Donna
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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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Russ Ball posted a condolence
Monday, October 11, 2021
My condolences. Dave was a great guy. Gone too soon. :(
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Debbie creel lit a candle
Thursday, October 7, 2021
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So hard to lose someone you love and your brother
Dave was so great when our Mother was ill
I was so proud of him
I am so sad for Melissa and her family
For my Dad and sister
My heart is broken.
I know he is at peace but it hurts
Miss you and love you Bro
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Melissa Roberts lit a candle
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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