Passing of David “Dave” Cheyne #1362

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Sadly, our friend and brother, Dave Cheyne, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2025 from complications of several medical issues, primarily Parkinsons disease at the age of 81. 
 
Dave, for a long while, attended many Vets luncheons and events accompanied by his loving wife, Donna Cheyne as well as his step-daughter, Robin Danabassis. He attended long after he began to suffer the effects of Parkinsons Disease and faced his challenges with courage and determination. Dave was a popular figure in retirement and in service to the CPS. His kind nature and calming influence is what I remember most. He always called me Michael, a name used primarily by my mother, but somehow it seemed appropriate. 
 
Dave joined CPS in 1968. After initially working as a Patrol Officer he was transferred to Traffic in 1969. In 1974 Dave left Traffic and worked in Districts C, D and E until 1980 when he started his CID training. After that, he worked in B-1 and 4-3 until in 1982, he was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to District 6 as a District Sergeant. In 1983 he became the 6-6 Zone Sergeant and in 1985 transferred to 6 GIS as a Detective. He transferred to the Auto Theft Unit in 1986 and then moved to Vice in 1989 where he retired in 1991. 
 
A Celebration of Life for Dave will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Cuff n Billy with the program beginning at 14:00 hours.  
 
If you would like to extend condolences and words of support to Dave’s wife, Donna and step daughter, Robin, you are welcome to email them at:   robinleed@yahoo.com 


                 
 
 
Mike Turcotte
turc11@telus.net

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