NOVINKA, Dave of Nanticoke, previously of Port Dover, passed away suddenly at West Haldimand Hospital, Hagersville on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in his 67th year. Cherished husband of Karen. Dearly loved father and step-father of Michael Novinka of Simcoe, Kristi and Scott Evans of Cayuga and Jason Lindsay of Simcoe. Loving grandfather of Nicholas, Jacob, Autumn, Savannah, Aiden, Hunter and Priscilla. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Ken and Yvonne Novinka of Simcoe, Cathy Novinka of Port Dover, Sandra and Bill VanGaal of Brantford and Linda Novinka and Claire Steeves of Simcoe. Dave will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Nick and Anne and his first wife Joanne. Dave was retired from Ontario Hydro since 2012 and didn't have any problem filling in the time. He enjoyed life to the fullest every day. He loved to travel, especially to Arizona in the winter months. Dave was a wine maker and a handyman but mostly he was a family man, he loved time spent with family and friends. Friends are invited to share their memories of Dave with the family at visitation on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 7 pm to 9 pm (evening only) at THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave., Port Dover (519-583-1530). A Service to Celebrate Dave's Life will be held in the funeral home Chapel on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 11 am. The Reverend Kathryn Vance officiating. Cremation to follow. For those wishing, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly appreciated. On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca