David Robert Dunlop of Elmira, and formerly of Listowel, went home to be with the Lord, with his wife by his side on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in his 96th year.
Beloved husband of Muriel (Trafford) Dunlop. Loving and devoted father of Laura Toman (predeceased 2012), Muriel (Leroy Clemmer) of Elmira, Dianne Dunlop of Brampton, and Faith (Maynard Bauman) of Listowel, and father-in-law of Richard Toman of Costa Rica.
Grandfather of Daniela & Neil, Victoria, Andrew & Kara, Brian & Caitlin, Robert & Kristina, Nathan & Andrea, Angela & Joe, Sarah & Daryl, Shawn, Keegan, Brett, Charise & Kelly, Nicole, Justin & Carli, and many great-grandchildren.
Brother-in-law of David Trafford of Rockingham, Vernon & Paula Trafford of Waterloo, and Edward & Valerie Trafford of B.C., and remembered also by several nieces and nephews.
David was born in 1930 and lived in Elmira. He grew up in the KW area where he met and married his wife, Muriel Trafford.
David was the owner of Dunlop Fabric Centre (uptown Waterloo) in the 1960’s and into the early 1970’s. He then moved his business to Listowel, becoming Listowel Textiles.
David always loved the outdoors and nature, playing baseball and hockey in his youth and continued to love skating and swimming in his later years.
David was a faithful member of Listowel Bible Chapel and had a passion for sharing the gospel with those he met in his life’s journey.
His family will miss him dearly but are reassured knowing he is resting in the Lord.
“Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air and so shall we ever be with the Lord” – 1 Thessalonians 4:17.
Visitation was held at Listowel Evangelical Missionary Church on Thursday, October 8, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m., reception followed. The service was live-streamed and the link is available on the funeral home website.
Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel.
Memorial donations to Listowel Bible Chapel would be appreciated, and may be made through Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel.
Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca
