Unexpectedly at home on Sunday, September 14th, 2014 at age 52. Beloved spouse of Andrea Lower. Loving son of Jean (nee Walker) and the late Drew Hearnden. Dear brother of Lesley (Brian Baker), Mary (Dan Carey) and Jane. Special uncle to Jeffrey and Jennifer Baker. A proud Queen’s graduate, Dave was a respected and dedicated Sr. Engineer at Parsons where he worked for 25 years. David loved his time at his cottage on the Ottawa River and on the ski slopes during the winter. He was an avid skier and long serving member of the Canadian Ski Instructors Association. He spent many hours supervising ski programs and mentoring young skiers at Camp Fortune. He will be missed by his many friends as well as his beloved dog, Jess. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Byron) on Friday, September 19th from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday, September 20th from 12 noon until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at Camp Fortune ski hill on Sunday September 21st from 2-5pm. Everyone is welcome. In Memoriam donations to the Parkinson Society Ottawa appreciated.