David James Bunnett

David James Bunnett, 52, of Monrovia and previously of Belleville, Ontario, unexpectedly passed from this life at his home on April 11, 2019. Born on February 14,1967, he was the beloved son of Harold and Anne (Culhane) Bunnett. From the time he was little, David was a force to be reckoned with, throwing himself into love and life (except for school work) with his curiosity, mischief, and ever-present twinkle in his eye. His love of trucks and motorcycles, and his tendency for speed sometimes resulted in frantic trips to the Emergency Room by his parents. David was the life of the party, with his loud laugh, generous hugs, and always enjoyable jokes and stories. Attending Nicholson Catholic College, and Carleton University, he collected many friends along the way, and his faithful group of Nicholson Catholic College buddies supported him so faithfully in happy and sad times. After moving from Canada to the United States, David proudly became a US citizen where he owned a successful small painting business, Can-Am Painting, that undertook contracts for commercial clients with multiple establishments throughout the American Mid-west. A sports lover, he played baseball, hockey and lacrosse, never backing down from anyone. A lifetime supporter of the Toronto Maple Leafs, he played goalie for the Madoc Hurricanes and the Wellington Dukes, and Lord help any player who invaded his crease. As well, David was a unique golfer, and great fun was had when he was home and could play with his dad, his brother, and others who enjoyed his antics. He was just so much fun. Despite the difficult challenges that life threw at him, David always presented a positive face to the world. David was preceded in death by his birth mother, Marlene (Haggerty) Bunnett; beloved sister, Shelley Hill; and his first wife, Kelly Gantner. Along with his loving parents, David is survived by his loving wife, Penny (Carleton) Bunnett; his adored daughter, Cassidy Bunnett of Henderson, Nevada; siblings, Allan Bunnett (wife, Tracey) of Belleville, Ontario, Tricia Philpot (husband, Rob) of Toronto, Canada; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews in the Bunnett, Culhane, Hill, O’Grady and Haggerty families. Friends and family are invited to pay respects and visit from 5 to 7pm, on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Service will begin promptly at 7pm. Pastor Jack Elliott will officiate services and cremation will follow. If you, or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to anyone who can help or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-8255. Memorial contributions may be made to help the Bunnett family offset funeral expenses, C/O Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel, 585 E. Main St., Monrovia, IN 46157. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. To share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence, order sympathy gifts for services, or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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David James Bunnett

February 14, 1967 - April 11, 2019