Obituary of David Ashley Rhude

RHUDE: David Ashley “Dave”

Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, at St. Joseph’s at Fleming, Peterborough, on Wednesday November 28, 2018.  Dave Rhude, formerly of Bridgenorth, Campbellford and Lakefield in his 73^rd year.  Dave worked as a Canalman for the Trent Severn Waterway for 17 years and enjoyed several years as an avid outdoorsman and fisherman.  He spent many hours as a local fishing guide and loved when he was able to spend time in his canoe out on the water.  He is loved and missed by his wife of 42 years, Virginia (nee Goudey).  Dad is also missed by his daughter Annette Léger (Albert) of Colborne and his son Jeff Rhude of Bridgenorth.  Pa will always be remembered by Nicholas, Julia and Jacob.  Also remembered by his mother Maxine Walker, brother Doug Rhude (Janet), mother-in-law Ruth Goudey and step-sisters Sandra Hahn (Adolf) and Karen Johnston (Bruce).  He is survived by several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by his father Jimmy Rhude (1964) and step-father Walter Walker (2009).  A funeral service will be held at the Selwyn Outreach Centre, 2686 Lakefield Rd., on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 12:00 PM.  Visitation at the church one hour prior to the service.  A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church.  Private family interment.  Memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Society Canada as expressions of sympathy and may be made by contacting THE HENDREN FUNERAL HOMES, LAKEFIELD CHAPEL, 66 Queen Street, Lakefield at www.hendrenfuneralhome.com or by calling 705-652-3355.  The family wishes to thank all of the staff at St. Joseph’s at Fleming for their wonderful care of Dave for the past 7 years.