DEACON DAVID CAVALIER It is with profound sadness that the family of Deacon David Cavalier announces his passing at home on January 21, 2014, peacefully surrounded by their immense love and prayers. David was the beloved husband of Elaine (Blier) Cavalier; dearly loved and respected father of Jaana (Tyler) Brett, Claire (Peter) Oostrom, Jacob, Noah, Joseph, Jonah and David; and adored grandpa of Emma Brett. David will also be sadly missed by his dear brother, Paul (Patricia) Cavalier, and mother-in-law, Anne-Marie Blier, and by his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many, many friends, all of whom he loved "phenomenally". He was predeceased by his loving parents, Rev. Leslie and Frances (Thoms) Cavalier, and father-in-law, Benoit (Pete) Blier. Deacon David was an Architecture graduate (Carleton University), graphic designer, and Professor of Architecture at Algonquin College. He touched the lives of many people in his role as husband, father, teacher, visionary, mentor, performer, singer, soccer coach, friend and most recently, as Deacon, serving at St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Perth. His ordination as a Permanent Deacon on June 25, 2011, was a highlight along his life's journey. He lovingly embraced his diaconal vocation, humbly serving the Lord and the Church to the fullest. David was filled with joy when he was welcomed as an Associate Deacon into the Madonna House Community on September 24, 2013. "Love ya!" Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth, on Thursday, January 23, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm, and on Friday, January 24, from 12 noon until 4:00 pm. A Vigil Service will be held in St. John the Baptist Church, 38 Wilson St. E., Perth, on Friday at 6:30 pm. Deacon Cavalier will lie in state in the church on Friday evening, and on Saturday, January 25 from 9:00 - 10:30 am, prior to the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at St. John's Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's memory to the Cavalier Family Fund (cheques payable to "Elaine Cavalier" - TD Bank # 3410 Account # 630 4570) or to the Madonna House Apostolate in Combermere.