It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles David Theriault (Terrio), 87, of Amherst, NS, formerly of Joggins, NS, at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Born in Joggins, NS, he was a son of the late Edward and Ethel (Comeau) Terrio.
David was a life long resident of Joggins. David grew up with his Grandparents William and Celina Comeau after the untimely death of his mother Ethel and his father Edward Terrio moving away for work.
David was an avid outdoorsman and gun enthusiast. David could always be found hunting or fishing in his younger years or working on his gunsmithing hobby. David enjoyed working on guns, making knives, working with leather, reloading and shooting.
David always had a story to tell. Many a tall tale or historical memory of Joggins was always part of his conversation.
David leaves behind his wife Adelene, sons John (Linda), Peter, and William; daughter Judith (Buck); five grandchildren, Jessica, Nathan, Meagan, Alison and Evan; three great grandchildren, Jackson, Aislin and Nora. David also has three brothers James, Robert and Alex along with 6 sisters Nora, Susan, Debbie, Helen, Jean and Janice.
David was predeceased by his grand parents William and Celina Comeau, his mother Ethel, father Edward, step Mother Kate, his sisters Doris, and Ethel along with his brother William.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Jones Family Funeral Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS (902 667-8777). There will be no viewing of David as per his wishes. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in River Hebert on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 11 AM, Father Anthony officiating. David will be buried along side his mother at Ragged Reef cemetery in Joggins.
Many thanks go out to the doctors and nurses at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, the staff at Shannex long term care and life long family friend Philip Burbine for his support to our father over the years.
Those wishing to make a donation may be made to the Nova Scotia's Alzheimer's Society.
Sharing of memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial atwww.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook Page.