David passed away peacefully at his home on Rideau Lake on Thursday evening, July 14th, 2016 at the age of 74 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife Victoria "Vicki" (Wilkinson) McClatchie, son David (Tracy Kolman) and their children Taylor and Morgan, daughter Michelle (Cam) Graham and their children Karac and Sydney and sisters Gail (Frank) Hovey and Ann (Norman) Sheidow. He will be fondly remembered by all his family, friends and colleagues from both the educational and political circles. Dave enjoyed a long career as a teacher at West Ferris Secondary School in North Bay. He was well respected by his colleagues and students. He represented his peers as President of District 4 OSSTF. Dave served multiple terms as Reeve of North Himsworth Township where he made a great impact on the community he loved so much. He also served on the Board of Directors for OTIP, the North Bay Mattawa Conservation Authority and the District of Parry Sound Social Services. Family and friends will join in celebrating his life at a service to be held in the Chapel of the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Monday July 18th, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation in David's memory to the Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry or Canadian Blood Services.