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Saturday
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August
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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Stettler Funeral Home & Crematorium
Box 1780
Stettler, Alberta, Canada
4037423422
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Susan Yake Phillippe, KC (retired) posted a condolence
Saturday, July 8, 2023
His Honour Judge David MacNaughton (“just call me ‘Dave’ “) had a distinguished career as a patient, compassionate, and fair judge. Anyone who appeared before him knew they had been heard whether or not he ruled in their favour. He set an example in the courtroom.
He brought an amazing sense of humour to any venue. He was very sociable and well-rounded. He was generous to others, including strangers. Although one of his arms was crippled from polio nothing stood in his way.
Every year Dave and his wife Vange, along with their children, hosted an Annual Pig Roast for the Bench and Bar in central Alberta. This was an evening of socializing and celebration when the family opened the family home and farm property for games, cooking, the odd sing song, and sharing stories. It brought the legal community and those associated with it closer together.
Dave was devastated by the loss of his wife. And he never stopped being a loving and supportive father to his seven children.
Dave set an example for all of us. He is sadly missed.
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Eugene Morrical posted a condolence
Friday, November 4, 2022
Reading the announcement of David’s passing and all the accomplishments he had during his lifetime has got me thinking of my time as an assistant to the Secretary Treasurer of the Stettler School District No. 1475, back in 1971 - 1976, although I never had that title, but that’s basically what I did. I remember David as a trustee on the School Board and he’d most always come in the monthly meetings wearing a suit, tie, brief case/attaché case in hand, walking with a purposeful step acknowledging everyone who may already be at the table and take his spot at the table ready to tackle the agenda. As a young almost 20 year old District employee exposed/watching this day/week/year in, year out you can’t help but fashion your own behavior accordingly. Here, a lawyer, School Trustee (an elected position)(still to this day), among other community positions, you think, Man! How does he do it? I didn’t know he had 7 children, incredible. And perhaps naïve on my part due to my young age. Shortly after I left Stettler for Red Deer School District, I learned he had been appointed to the Provincial Judical
Bar (I hope I’ve got that right). Where’s he going to stop, “has Stettler lost a pillar of its community I thought?” And your own life
unfolds and time passes, and then responsibilities change to your own family, and you read the announcement and to think he was at Points West! That’s just 4 blocks plus a gas station and an intersection North of where I live today!; could have gone to see him, would he remember me? Out of the thousands of people he would have come in contact with in his lifetime…….Maybe. Don’t know, will never know.
In closing, Thank You David! My apologies here, Trustee’s came to the office regularly to the point we were on a first name basis with them and us to them; Mr. McNaughton for your influence, shall we say, on me. We hear a lot today about “careful, cause there’s always someone watching”. Well , a mere “thank you “ seems inadequate , but I watched and observed and admired and learned, even in 70’s. You have earned your rest! May you RIP . As I labor to find an appropriate ending, I can only think of one quote I read or heard somewhere that is fitting for a Judge and the use of his gavel and it goes like this: “Service to others is the RENT we pay for our ROOM here on planet Earth, and for you David P. McNaughton (insert sound of the gavel smacking the hardwood base here), your RENT...... IS PAID IN FULL!
Eugene Morrical
Red Deer,Alberta
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Denis Huot posted a condolence
Monday, August 29, 2022
Anne and I are sad to hear of Judge MacNaughton’s passing.
He was a great Judge and he always found a practical way to get court matters dealt with. He was the first Judge I appeared in court in front of and he made it tough. Lol. He asked me for my driver’s license and even my Law Society card. Little did I know that I had a cousin in town with the same name. Barbecues at the MacNaughton homestead will be remembered for the great times and incredible hospitality.
Rest in Peace Judge MacNaughton.
denis huot and anne johansen
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Ann Louise plaxton posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2022
To the MacNaughton family! The Bob Plaxton family would like to extend our condolences to you upon the passing of your dad. Our connection with Dave and Vange goes back many many years. He and Bob shared many old time memories. Waskesiu was always a great place to spend together. His presence will be sorely missed.
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Lorrill Waschuk posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Growing up with the MacNaughtons in small town Stettler: from young girl crushes on the MacNaughton boys, to being in awe of the beauty of the MacNaughton girls, to hearing about Vange's creativity at the pottery wheel to seeing the athleticism of Dave in his starched white outfit on the tennis courts, the MacNaughtons wielded a formidable presence in our town and in our lives. It wasn't until I was older that I understood better what this unique family, with Dave and Vange at the helm, represented: pursuit of excellence, strength of family, staying true to self and promotion of community. I send my deepest condolences to all the MacNaughtons but I know that Dave's legacy lives on in his fabulous family and in the memories of those privileged to have known him.
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Gail Anastasi posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2022
Growing up in Stettler, I spent a lot of time at the MacNaughton home and have many great memories of Dave, Vance and all the kids. My condolences to all of you.
Gail Anastasi(Voz)
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George posted a condolence
Saturday, August 27, 2022
The Topolnyski family wish to send our condolences to the MacNaughton family on the passing of their father Dave. It is not often you meet someone in your life who becomes a role model to you and how you should love spend your life. Dave was a great man who lived an amazing life. I will celebrate a great man’s life and know he is looking down fulfilled and with his amazing wife now and in good hands. Thanks for everything Dave. Your a special man to me and I give thanks.
George Topolnyski
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Fern Joyce posted a condolence
Friday, August 26, 2022
Our condolences to all the MacNaughton family. We last saw Dave when he attended the K40 BBQ in June and we had a nice chat with him. Great memories of the K40 BBQs and Christmas get togethers at Vance and his beautiful home and acreage. Unfortunately I’m “under the weather” and won’t be able to bid farewell to this unique man tomorrow.
Ron and Fern Joyce
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Barry Gitzel posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
It is with great sadness when we heard of the passing of such a vital and gregarious individual that Dave was. He and my father, Leo Gitzel, we’re great friends and irksome adversaries on some issues and we were back alley neighbors during my school years. We will give our condolences in this message as prior commitments do not allow our attendance on the 27th. To all the family members may you retain the best memories of this wonderful man and keep him close in your hearts for the years to come.
Barry and Deb Gitzel
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shelley taggart posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
John, Carolyn & Family,
It is evident to all who knew the MacNaughton family that all of you had the greatest love and respect for Dave. He was a very special man. We are so sorry for your loss.
Your friends, Shelley Taggart & Tom Bedore
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Gordon & Rita Mielke posted a condolence
Sunday, August 21, 2022
Always enjoyed meeting and talking with Dave and Vange. Our condolences to the family on losing a wonderful man in their lives.
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Norma Leslie posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Our deepest condolences to all of Dave's family and friends. We have enjoyed knowing the MacNaughton family through the years in business, Kinsmen and K-40 and other community endeavours. May your memories give you comfort.
Norma and Jim Leslie
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Malcolm Fischer posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2022
The Judge has departed us, and our world is a poorer place because of it. Dave was a great inspiration to me, and I know to countless others. His ever-present grin and wit added interest to any conversation all the years I knew him. From our many years on the Youth Centre’s Screening and Matching Committee to our countless chats and debates about Robert Raymond Cook, Dave always challenged me to look at things from all points of view. He was a master perspective builder. We had tons of chuckles together, which were added to when he and buddy Leo Gitzel would come over for Sharon’s shepherd’s pie, and a wee dram of scotch of course!
I also enjoyed his love of Marty Robbins gunfighter ballads, which he would insist on me singing whenever entertaining at Paragon.
We are sad that we’ll be in the Maritimes on a long-planned holiday and I won’t be here to bid him good-bye along with his dedicated family and countless friends.
Sir David was a dynamic, talented, intelligent friend. I will miss him greatly.
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Leslie Wasdal posted a condolence
Thursday, August 18, 2022
Ray and I are so sorry for the loss of such a great man who touched many lives over the years. I will never forget the first year I worked at Sloan & MacNaughton law firm, fresh out of highschool, senior business diploma in hand! I enjoyed a bit too much of the judge's famous eggnog. He was kind enough to walk me around out on the patio of the Golf Club as I was a tad wobbly and in need of fresh air! Needless to say, I've never touched eggnog since haha! He and Vange raised a wonderful family♡ He will be missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to the MacNaughton family.
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Carol Dyck posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Sympathies to all the family. From the Woolsey clan
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Glen Allen posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
To David’s family and special condolences to Patty and John. The Judge was always a pleasure to appear in front of.
Glen Allen
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Doug & Val Delker posted a condolence
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Condolences to the MacNaughton family. The Judge will be missed by all who knew him. May your memories be a comfort to you.
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Tara Gostola lit a candle
Monday, August 15, 2022
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So very sorry to hear of the Judges passing. He was an amazing man with great wit, and always friendly. My condolences to all the MacNaughton Family.
Tara Gostola
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Gordon and Rita Mielke posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2022
So sad for your great loss. May your family, friends, faith and memories sustain you through your sorrowful times.
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Nancy Monaghan posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
My condolences to the MacNaughton family on the loss of your father. David and Vange were warm, welcoming people to their children's friends and I immediately felt welcome in their home. The conversations were always animated and the smiles and laughter were plenty.
Nancy Monaghan
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Dawn Rusk posted a condolence
Sunday, August 14, 2022
Sending sincere condolences to all your family. Have so many memories of Dave and Vange getting together with my mom and dad (Marg and Fred Rusk) and Shirley and Lloyd Ilses. Such great times they all had. And loved visiting with Vange too when she would come over for coffee often with my mom Margo. So sorry to hear of your loss. Dawn Rusk Romanchuk
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Linda Apps lit a candle
Sunday, August 14, 2022
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So lucky to have had Dave as an Uncle. Vange and Dave both greatly impacted my life in such a positive way. Raising a glass and lighting a candle.
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Marion Pilger uploaded photo(s)
Saturday, August 13, 2022
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Darla posted a condolence
Saturday, August 13, 2022
My Sincere Condolence to Pam and Family!!!! He was such a beatiful man!!!! I had so much fun with him and will forever cherish the memories!!! Rest in Peace Judge!!!! Forever in my heart!!!
Darla
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David and Glorene Ellis posted a condolence
Friday, August 12, 2022
What a perfect picture the family picked to say goodbye to Dave. I was fortunate to work with Dave from 1978 to 1984 when he was appointed to the bench. His appointment was a huge benefit to the Judicial system and a huge personal loss for me. As an indication of his character Dave came to me and said he had been offered an appointment but let me know he would turn it down if I thought it would be unfair to the partnership. I took him at his word and told him I was thrilled for his opportunity and to get on with it. I am still trying to understand how one of only four liberals in the province would be appointed by a conservative government but it must have truly been a merit appointment. Dave ruled for years on common sense and a vast wealth of life experiences. It was very seldom he ever admitted to actually reading some law. He was highly respected by all those involved in the court system.
All the years I knew him he called me a dumb bastard. I took it as a term of endearment and was always happy to see him. Offended never. That was how in the last several years I knew he remembered me.
I will miss you my old friend and mentor. You deserve to Rest In Peace.
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The family of David MacNaughton uploaded a photo
Thursday, August 11, 2022
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