The death of David Darryl Halliday of Williamsdale, occurred suddenly at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, the day after his 55th birthday.  Born in Springhill, Darryl was a son of Beverley (nee Purdy) and the late David Halliday.

Darryl drove the school bus for many years, in addition to working as a caregiver at Cumberland Community Homes.  In his youth, he was a volunteer fire fighter for the Collingwood Volunteer Fire Department. He was known to most as "Big D" or "Uncle D"

He will be sadly missed by his mother, Beverley Halliday, Williamsdale; two sisters, Milda Gray, Parksville, BC and Angie (Russell) Meisner, Amherst; a brother Troy (Pattie), Williamsdale; four nieces and five nephews.

Darryl was predeceased by his father his brother Terry.

Arrangements are under the care and supervision of W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water Street, Oxford, (902-447-2167) from where visitation will be held on Monday, April 21, 2014 from 12 pm until the time of the funeral at 2 pm.  Interment to follow.  Ruth Gamble DLM officiating.

Donations in memory of Darryl may be made to the Collingwood Volunteer Fire Department.

Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.allenfuneralhome.ca