David Albert Phee , age 63 of Antigonish passed away on May 29, 2020 in the R.K. MacDonald Nursing Home. Born in Antigonish, where he resided his whole life, he was the youngest son of the late Mary Agnes (Medley) & James Phee.
David was a hard working and loyal employee of St. F.X. University for a number of years, until he took early retirement due to illness. He had a deep love for his family and friends. He especially loved his nieces and nephews who referred to him fondly as Uncle Dave. He proudly displayed photographs of them and their children in his room. David possessed a unique sense of humour that was contagious to all those around him. He had a kind spirit and loved the simple things in life that so many of us often take for granted. David enjoyed talking to people, following sports player trades and stats, watching sports on tv and collecting sports memorabilia. Early in his life he enjoyed dancing to his favourite music. In his later years, he loved listening to Leonard’s music or to Ty Wallace singing his favourite song "The Gambler."David was an amazing listener and enjoyed hearing what others had to say. He was a people pleaser as well and liked to jokingly tease others to keep the mood in a room happy and upbeat. He really was a ray of sunshine in any room. Although David suffered with his health for many years due to a chronic illness, he maintained a positive attitude and always looked at the good side of everything. He was loving, kind, and patient and enjoyed life’s little pleasures. It was these small things, like eating his favourite treat "cheeses" that his Sister Joan provided for him while playing his break-open tickets, and the bright smiles and affection he received from the staff at Tanglewood where he resided happily for the later part of his life that brought him much enjoyment.
He is survived by his sisters, Joan Phee, Antigonish and Bette (Mike) Salsman, Kentville; Godchild, Charity, as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by brothers: Norman, John Sr. And Edward; sisters: Ida, Mary Ann and Linda.
Cremation has taken place. In keeping with Covid 19 restrictions there will be a private funeral service on Tuesday at 11:00am with Reverend Donald MacGillivray presiding. You can view David's funeral by following this link:
Burial in St. Ninian Cemetery.
Donations in memory may be made to the N,S. Heart and Stroke Foundation. Online condolences: www.clcurry.com.