David Canada
July 02, 1927 - December 03, 2020
Richmond, VA
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David Canada
July 02, 1927 - December 03, 2020
Richmond, VA
Obituary
David “Dick” Canada, 93, of Bon Air, Va. and formerly of Clover, Va. departed this life Thursday, December 3, 2020. He was predeceased by his parents, Billy and Lula Canada; brother, Bill Canada and sister, Elizabeth West. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Edith Canada; daughters, Karen C. O”Neal (Michael) and Rita C. Powell (Charles); sisters, Sarah Eggleston and Nancy Conner; grandchildren, David O”Neal, Courtney O”Neal (Tom Fitzpatrick), Rachal Powell, and Nicole Powell; great grandchildren, Gavin O”Neal, Riley O”Neal, and Tommy Fitzpatrick; and granddaughter-in-law, Sandra O”Neal. Dick joined the Navy following high school and was stationed in San Francisco as WWII ended. He returned to Virginia and married his high school sweetheart, Edith. After attending Lynchburg College, he began his accounting career with J.P. Taylor Tobacco Co. in South Boston, Va. He and his family moved to Richmond in 1962 where he began working at what became Universal Corp. He retired from Universal in 1987. During his lifetime, he enjoyed woodworking and repairing anything his children or grandchildren sent his way. He believed that one should repair and not discard. After retirement, Dick took up golf and enjoyed his weekly golf round with his special foursome who are sure to be awaiting him at the heavenly tee box. Dick was the beloved patriarch of our family. We will miss him dearly. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am to 10:00 am on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service, 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. (Rte. 10). His graveside service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Dale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. The family also asks that online condolences be made at www.morrissett.com/obituaries/david-franklin-canada/.
Visitation
- Date & Time: December 12, 2020 (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
- Venue: Morrissett Funeral & Cremation Service
- Location: 6500 Iron Bridge Rd. N. Chesterfield, VA 23234 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (180) 427-57828
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: December 12, 2020 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
- Venue: Dale Memorial Park
- Location: 10201 Newbys Bridge Road Chesterfield, VA 23832 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (804) 905-8637
8 responses to David Canada
thomas stephenson says:
December 7, 2020
Sincere regrets to the Canada family on the passing of a fine man. My time working for him was short, but I thought of him often over the years. That’s the type of person he was. Prayers for Mr. Canada and family.
Barbara says:
December 8, 2020
Edith and family know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Tweedie Patterson
Hart Roper says:
December 8, 2020
I was hired by ULT in 1974 onto the controller’s staff. Dick was assistant office manager then. If I had a problem related to the accounting records or questions about procedures, I went to Dick. He was a good listener and always helpful. He worked hard and was well respected. When Jimmy Chaffin retired Dick was promoted to office manager. He earned it.
It is funny the things one remembers. The company remodeled the bathrooms. I remember overhearing Dick strongly suggesting to our boss, Elijah Roark, that the new urinal should be replaced with one of a different design. It was replaced within a week. Thanks to Dick the men’s bathroom was easier to keep clean.
He was a really good man, but you already know that. I’m sorry for your loss.