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He and his family moved to Thornhill in 1981 to pursue better opportunities during the Thatcher years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to Huntsville more than a decade ago, he found community in his weekly meals at Family Place Restaurant and West Side Fish &amp; Chips, plus playing cards and pool at Club 55. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dave loved watching sports, particularly football and golf, plus reading the Guardian and playing the lotto while drinking his double-double. 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