ROCKWELL

90, of Lunenburg, passed away in Hospice Care at the Lunenburg Fishermen’s Memorial Hospital on Friday, October 9, 2026. Dave was born in Windsor, N.S. on August 23, 1936, and grew up in Newport Corner. After graduation, he joined The Royal Bank and worked in many N.S. branches over his career, eventually retiring as Branch Manager in Lunenburg.

Throughout his years with the bank, he was a committed member of whatever community he served, joining the Kinsmen, the Lions, and held the post of Treasurer of the Fisheries Exhibition. Dave enjoyed playing softball and hockey as a younger man and was a lifelong fan of the Toronto Maple Leafs. After retirement, he traveled to many interesting locations with his wife Judy. After her death he found a new community of friends with the Golden Youth Card Club.

Dave was the older son of Daniel and Olive Rockwell. He is survived by his brother, Donald (Juanita); daughters, Tammy (Ian) and Patti; grandsons, Matthew (Claire) and Andrew; great-grandson, James; sister-in-law, Ruth Lloyd and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife, Judy Lloyd.

Cremation arrangements have been made with the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Hwy 3, Lunenburg, where a Celebration of Life will occur on Thursday, October 22, 2026, with a drop-in time of 2 – 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.