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TEMPLETON - David Gibson Templeton passed away unexpectedly at London Health Sciences Center in London, Ont. on September 29th, 2007. David was born in Cambuslang, Scotland, January 18, 1922, son of the late James Bryden Templeton and Elizabeth Gibson Templeton. He came to Canada in 1926 with his parents and two brothers John and Robert. His family settled in Havelock, NB where he attended Havelock Superior School. He was a Veteran of World War II. Following the War he worked several places in Canada, eventually settling in London, Ont. where he married Gleneva "Glennie" Dickie from Cornhill, NB on August 9, 1952. He worked for 34 years with London Hydro, retiring in 1987. His wife predeceased him August 30, 2006. He is survived by one daughter Nelda Templeton of London as well as two brothers, Robert (Gertrude) of Havelock, N.B., James (Myrna) of Barrie, Ont., three sisters Elizabeth (Charles) Keith, Havelock, Margaret (late Harold) Wood, Fredericton, and Mary (late Eldon) Coates of Shediac, also many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a brother John (late Jean) of Sussex, N.B. in 1998, as well as an infant older brother prior to coming to Canada. Funeral service was held at Westview Funeral Chapel in London, Ont. October 3rd with burial at Tyrconnell Cemetery, Wallacetown, Ont.. where his wife Glennie is also interred. A reception was held at the home of his nephew David Morris and wife Jennifer, Wallacetown. All of David's siblings were present for his funeral service as he died of a heart attack just a few hours before those from NB arrived in Ontario for a reunion of the family. October 31, 2007