Ontario Provincial Police Veterans' Association

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

A space to honour members who have recently passed, reflect on their service, and keep their stories alive within our community.

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David Harold Hoover
David Harold Hoover
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our member David…
Passed December 29, 2025 Chapter 3 - Simcoe-Brantford
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our member David Harold HOOVER at Norfolk General Hospital in his 79th year.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our member David Harold Hoover at Norfolk General Hospital in his 79th year. Survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Panko), daughter Traci Kelly (Neil), grandchildren Ethan and Ava. He will be sadly missed by brother-in-law Peter Panko (Mary), sister-in-law Anne Gregorinski (late Peter), and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Predeceased by his parents Alton Hoover and Marjorie Peace and brother Andrew. Dave served the O.P.P. for 30 years in Bradford and Brantford detachments. After his retirement Dave joined his brother Andy and wife Mary at Hoover’s Marina and Wharfside Restaurant. This establishment was well known in the Nanticoke area. It was established in 1905 by his grandfather as a fishery until 1965 when his father Alton and mother Marjorie opened the Wharfside Restaurant. His father passed away that year and his mother Marjorie continued Hoover’s Marina and Wharfside Restaurant. It was a family run business until 2017.

Visitation

January 4, 2026 • 11:00 am @ THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover Ontario Tel: 519-583-1530

Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 11am until 12noon

Celebration of life

January 4, 2026 • 12:00 pm @ THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover Ontario Tel: 519-583-1530

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 12noon - a service to honour Dave's life in the funeral home Chapel.
O.P.P. Chaplin Victor Gayed officiating.
The service will be live streamed at https://fweb.tv/235059

In lieu of flowers

For those wishing, donations to the Norfolk Haldimand Community Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

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On-line donations and/or condolences can be made at www.thompsonwatersfuneralhome.ca

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Policing Career Highlights

  • Dave served the O.P.P. for 30 years in Bradford and Brantford detachments.
  • After his retirement Dave joined his brother Andy and wife Mary at Hoover's Marina and Wharfside Restaurant. This establishment was well known in the Nanticoke area. It was established in 1905 by his grandfather as a fishery until 1965 when his father Alton and mother Marjorie opened the Wharfside Restaurant. His father passed away that year and his mother Marjorie continued Hoover's Marina and Wharfside Restaurant. It was a family run business until 2017.

Family & loved ones

  • Survived by his loving wife Mary (nee Panko), daughter Traci Kelly (Neil), grandchildren Ethan and Ava. He will be sadly missed by brother-in-law Peter Panko (Mary), sister-in-law Anne Gregorinski (late Peter), and many nieces, nephews and close friends. Predeceased by his parents Alton Hoover and Marjorie Peace and brother Andrew.

Timeline

  • Passed away

    December 29, 2025
  • Visitation

    January 4, 2026 • 11:00 am @ THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover Ontario Tel: 519-583-1530

    THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover Ontario Tel: 519-583-1530 • Sunday, January 4, 2026 from 11am until 12noon

  • Celebration of life

    January 4, 2026 • 12:00 pm @ THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover Ontario Tel: 519-583-1530

    THOMPSON WATERS FUNERAL HOME, 102 First Ave. Port Dover Ontario Tel: 519-583-1530 • Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 12noon - a service to honour Dave's life in the funeral home Chapel.
    O.P.P. Chaplin Victor Gayed officiating.
    The service will be live streamed at https://fweb.tv/235059

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    February 2, 2026

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