January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023
Thinking of Pinky, today and always. RIP.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, VICTOR (PINKY) DAUVIN, 67 years old, born on January 15, 1946, and passed away on April 21, 2013. We will remember him forever.
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January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023
Pinky, Happy Birthday in heaven!! I never thought I would grieve so much, but oh how I miss you. Today I would be calling you to wish you a Happy Birthday. I miss your voice and everything you were. Rest easy Pink. I will miss you forever!!
January 15, 2022
January 15, 2022
Thinking of Pinky today on what would have been his 76th birthday. Sadly missed, now and forever.
September 20, 2021
September 20, 2021
I was just listening to one of my very favourite Lighthouse tunes - If There Ever Was a Time - a song that never fails to move me.The song has a great message, terrific arrangement and of course, Pinky's shining vocal. RIP wonderful friend. Fortunately your music will live forever.
September 19, 2021
September 19, 2021
Here it is the 19th of Sept, 2021 already. I have been thinking about you a lot lately, and read everything I can about you, when you were into the music business, in Toronto. It is so nice reading the thoughts of people whose lives you touched. They talk about your humor. your smile, your talent. your love of family and friends. I know I sure miss you and shed a little tear when I do. RIP Pink. Love you forever.
January 15, 2021
January 15, 2021
Happy Birthday Pink. I sure miss you and think about you everyday. By now I would have called you for your birthday, but that is impossible now. Love you. Till we see each other some day.
January 15, 2020
January 15, 2020
I was one of the horn players in SOMA, one of the 1969 successor bands to Stitch. Pinky's path, however, didn't cross mine until 25 years later when we were both working in the ski industry in Ontario. I liked the man immediately, and we became fast friends, but it would be more than five years before we each realized who the other was. That bonded us forever, and we remained good friends until I left the industry just a year before his death. Despite the many tribulations in his life, I never heard an ill word about someone escape Pinky's lips. His loyalty to his family and friends was unsurpassed, and he was always grateful for the reunion of the Toronto Sound that Vikki organized. I hope Heaven has afforded you a decent drum kit, my friend!
April 21, 2019
April 21, 2019
We're thinking about Pinky today at this 6th anniversary of his passing and send our loving thoughts to his family.
April 21, 2018
April 21, 2018
Daddy it's been 5 years since you passed and it still feels like yesterday, missing you and mom so much, my heart is forever broken, inmy heart always and forever, love you and mom always and forever xoxoxo
April 21, 2018
April 21, 2018
The whole Lighthouse Family is thinking about Pinky and missing him on the 5th anniversary of his passing. He is, and always will be, sadly missed.
January 16, 2018
January 16, 2018
Today I light a candle in memory of your Birthday. I miss you so much. I think about you so often, and wish I could just pick the phone up and call you like we always did at Birthday time. RIP I love you.
January 15, 2018
January 15, 2018
Happy Birthday Daddy love and miss you so much my heart is forever broken but knowing you and mommy are together again helps the pain a little bit...in my heart always and forever <3 <3
January 7, 2018
January 7, 2018
I knew Pinkie as a friend, touring and playing with him in the 70's. He was a wonderfully charming, creative, extroverted individual with an incredible sense of humour and the ability to make all he encountered "smile" - besides being an accomplished, talented musician! I think of him often and the crazy times we spent together. He is someone I truly miss.
August 30, 2017
August 30, 2017
Have been thinking about you a lot lately and how much I miss you and our talks. I could always turn to you, and you were always there for me as my big brother. Now you are gone. Someday we will meet again, and I can listen to your music and we can have our talks. RIP Pinky. I love and miss you. xoxo
April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017
Daddy its been 4 years since we lost you and to thia day my heart is broken you were the best daddy anyone coukd ever wish for but im so proud to be the one who got to call you daddy. In my heart always and forever. As im about to go in for my hip surgery i have comfort in knowing you and mommy are with me RIP LOVE you always and forever...
January 15, 2017
January 15, 2017
Happy Birthday to the best daddy in the world i miss you so much give mommy a hug for me and both of you know i live and miss you so much xoxo
October 31, 2016
October 31, 2016
Vikki - Call me: 416 274-1563. I knew your dad when he worked for Mark Senecal and Ken East. - Duncan
April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016
Daddy it was 3 years ago today I lost my best friend I know mom is now with you and your together again i miss you both so much my heart aches everyday and is forever broken, Love and miss you always and forever <3 <3 you still are and always will be my hero xoxoxo
April 3, 2016
April 3, 2016
I only knew you thru wonderful words of praise and dignity, my older cousin Loved you beyond imagination....and misses you beyond words. God Bless you.....your music and life was an inspiration to all of us.
God Bless
God Bless
March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016
Happy Easter daddy miss you so much, im glad you and mommy are back in each others arms thats the only thing that helps me get by love and miss you so much please give mommy a hug for me....Love you both always and forever <3 <3
February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016
Hi, was thinking of you today and how much I miss you. I also want to wish you a Happy Belated Birthday. xoxoxo
August 3, 2015
August 3, 2015
Daddy mommy is now with you for your final chapter in your very own fairytale love story....I miss you both so much your both in my heart always and forever....R.I.P mommy and daddy knowing you are together again is the only thing helping me through this terrible loss.....love you both always and forever <3 <3
April 21, 2015
April 21, 2015
Two years today since you left us. I miss you as much today. I miss the times we spent talking and laughing. I'll see you again one day! xoxo from your little brother.
April 21, 2015
April 21, 2015
To my wonderful brother: It is so hard to believe it is 2 years ago today that I received the terrible news of your death and it was almost at this exact time. The first thing that came to my mind was, "What am I going to do without you, your advice and love?" I always knew I could turn to you for anything, you were my rock and my strength. I confided things to you and knew you would keep it to yourself. You always showed your love for your family and friends, and I learned to do the same from you as I grew up. In all your years, I never saw you angry at anyone, and you always respected people. I can still hear your laugh, and love listening to the CD you sent me of just your songs. I will see you again on the other side, and I know you, Jason, Mom and Dad will be there to greet me and show me the way. I love you forever!!!
April 21, 2015
April 21, 2015
Daddy,
Its been 2 years today and the pain is like this happened just yesterday, the only thing that helps me is knowing your no longer suffering, you were my rock my best friend and the best father and adad anyone could have asked for, but mom, Chy and me were blessed to have your love and support all these years we have wonderful memories and your music is in our hearts forever, miss you and love you so much, IN MY HEART ALWAYS AND FOREVER, LOVE YOU DADDY ALWAYS AND FOREVER <3<3<3
Its been 2 years today and the pain is like this happened just yesterday, the only thing that helps me is knowing your no longer suffering, you were my rock my best friend and the best father and adad anyone could have asked for, but mom, Chy and me were blessed to have your love and support all these years we have wonderful memories and your music is in our hearts forever, miss you and love you so much, IN MY HEART ALWAYS AND FOREVER, LOVE YOU DADDY ALWAYS AND FOREVER <3<3<3
March 14, 2015
March 14, 2015
Almost 2 years since your passing.. I always remember the day, in the drafting room, when you said you were leaving for Toronto.. I remember the music at the firehall.. I looked you up, when computers became the norm... I remember your smile and your kindness, even at such a young age.. Now its been my pleasure, to read of the wonderful man, who touched the world, with his talent and love. And to be in awe, of the wonderful family, you came from... As long as my heart beats, I will remember you...Save me a seat... I will look you up again...
January 15, 2015
January 15, 2015
Happy Birthday daddy to the best dad in the whole world, I love you so much a part of me died when we lost you, you are and always will be the best dad in the world, I miss you so much you are my life and always will be, Love you always and forever, in my heart always and forever xoxoxoxo
January 15, 2015
January 15, 2015
Pinky, another year has come and it is your birthday. I miss calling you as we did every year. There are many times I have needed to talk to you about something, but you are not here. You will be in my heart forever. Happy Birthday to a wonderful brother in heaven.
September 7, 2014
September 7, 2014
Daddy not a day goes by that i dont miss you, everyday i talk to you and every day i listen to our song, i really really miss you so much every day is getting harder and harder, i just cant believe this is happening i keep wishig i would wake up and its all a bad dream, daddy I love and miss you so much my heart is forever broken, until we see each other again, to hold you again and to touch you again is a dream that one day will come true, until then i love you so much and miss you so much
June 5, 2014
June 5, 2014
Thinking of you today, the days gone by and the wonderful, joyous times we had. So many of our friends are with you now. You are all missed so deeply. I know you are all having a great time together on the other side but we sure miss you down here. Condolences to your family because I know how very much they miss you every day. Always in our hearts Pink. Know that you are still and will always be loved.
April 21, 2014
April 21, 2014
A year today you left us to go to a better place, where you are no longer suffering! I miss you and our chats, but most of all I just miss you!!! I loved you not only as a terrific brother, but a friend and a mentor. An old friend of yours told me the other day that she saw the same qualities in me as she saw in you. No one could have ever given me a better compliment. I know we will see each other again some day and it will be a joyful reunion. I love you!!! RIP my big brother. Where you are now, you are not alone. Mom, Dad, Jason, Nanny and Grampy are probably with you now. Please hug them for me and keep them close.
March 23, 2014
March 23, 2014
It will be a year next month since you left us. The time has gone by so fast. I miss our calls and laughing over some little thing. You were always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. I miss you!! Will always love you!
March 23, 2014
March 23, 2014
I remember you and your band " the Continentals" at the Sackville firehall on Friday nites. This was the start of the best years of my life. Thankyou and rock them in Heaven.
March 23, 2014
March 23, 2014
I remember Mom, Dad, and me going to the airport to pick him up. He was with Lighthouse at the time. We lived by the high school, and when we arrived home,there was a lot of girls sitting on the hill, whistling and waving to him. Dad looked at us and said" the girls sure do like me".Mom said " sure Vic, sure".
March 23, 2014
March 23, 2014
pinky you were like a brother to me.i think about you all the time and i never will forget you or the times we spent together.life is not the same without you.i miss you .wish there were more people like you in the world.it would be a much better place
March 22, 2014
March 22, 2014
I sang back up for Pinky in Toronto in 1970. The band was short lived, but it began a long journey for me. I wanted to light a candle and thank Pinky for sharing his stage with me, I will never forget it. Rest in peace.
January 18, 2014
January 18, 2014
Always in our hearts Pinky.
January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014
Dear Pinky: I will always miss you and the sound of your laughter, and I know that God is rejoicing just to have you playing in his heavely band today. Thank you so very much for leaving us with so many wonderful memories !
January 15, 2014
January 15, 2014
Thinking of you on your 67th birthday Pinky. Your voice is not stilled. RIP.
August 7, 2013
August 7, 2013
Pinky was the most fun, a good drummer and a real good singer. Lots of fun to play with. Miss you Pink!
May 23, 2013
May 23, 2013
OMG ... so sad! We had so many laughs in Yorkville at the coffee house. Some of the best years of our lives. You will be missed, that laugh, that smile and humbleness. Bernice and I send our sincerest condolences to the families. We shall meet again!
May 22, 2013
May 22, 2013
Mom and dad always left the door unlocked and anyone could drop by for a cup of tea, a meal, or to crash on the couch. A more simple time. You were welcomed into our home and our lives. It was easy to love you. Simply said: you made life better. Even in your passing, because your memory still makes us feel good. Always will. P.S. If you see my mom, give her a hug. She loved your hugs. XO
May 13, 2013
May 13, 2013
They say that time is a great healer. Well, I don't know about that any more, Pink, as each and every day I miss you more and more, Your laughter ...your contagious smile. So happy that I was blessed to have grown up with you in my life. I will always love you.
May 13, 2013
May 13, 2013
Many years have passed since you played for our school dances & had all the girls hearts aflutter including mine. You have been thought of often in the years since. Such enthusiasm for music & life in general, to be enjoyed minute by minute. My condolences to the family, you will never be forgotten.
May 1, 2013
May 1, 2013
Our condolences to Pinky's family. We were sadden to hear of your passing and feel badly that we didn't keep better contact . We have many fond memories of the good old days in Toronto and of the band playing in Yorkville and of course the times you guys went golfing and then would stop in for dinner. Will miss you RIP!
April 28, 2013
April 28, 2013
I was road manager for the Stitch for some 9 months. There were quarrels between all of us, not serious, but never with Pinky. How could you disagree with that bright smile and bright outlook? RIP friend we all will miss you. God bless his wife and family. Fond memories
Terry Fulmer
Terry Fulmer
April 26, 2013
April 26, 2013
Words cannot express the sadness in my heart for the Dauvin family for the loss of such a great person, family man and musician..Our small town of Sackville grieves with the family as well as his many friends he has made throughout the years..with all my sympathy and condolences..R.I.P. Pinky..we will remember you always..
April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013
Pinky, time sure flies but seems like yesterday we were all in school and going to the Firehall dances, you were very talented and always quick with a joke. Rip, Vic and Linda Tower
April 25, 2013
April 25, 2013
I have wondered over the years what happened to you....then my sister called last night to tell me you had passed. I was so sorry to hear that. My condolences to your family. I remember the good times we had growing up in Sackville, the Fire Hall dances, The Continentals. your great sense of humor, and seeing your band (Stitch in Tyme) at the Flick in Toronto. RIP Pinky.
April 24, 2013
April 24, 2013
Pink was a proniment and colorful character in my personal book of life. We travelled and played together in the 70's and he always kept our spirits high. He was talented, charming, hilarous, and lovable. I will always remember his smile and outrageous humor. I hope everyone can find some comfort in their many wonderful memories of him. He will be missed by us all.
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January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023
Thinking of Pinky, today and always. RIP.
January 15, 2023
January 15, 2023
Pinky, Happy Birthday in heaven!! I never thought I would grieve so much, but oh how I miss you. Today I would be calling you to wish you a Happy Birthday. I miss your voice and everything you were. Rest easy Pink. I will miss you forever!!
January 15, 2022
January 15, 2022
Thinking of Pinky today on what would have been his 76th birthday. Sadly missed, now and forever.
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MY BROTHER, MY BEST FRIEND
April 23, 2013
by DONNA WILEY
I CAN ONLY DESCRIBE PINKY AS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS IN MY LIFE. I REMEMBER GOING TO DANCES AT THE SACKVILLE FIREHALL ON FRIDAY NIGHTS AND HOW PROUD I WAS OF HIM. IT WAS NOT JUST HIS MUSIC, BUT HIS LOVE OF FAMILY, PEOPLE, AND FRIENDS. HIS PERSONALITY SHONE THROUGH IN EVERYTHING HE DID. HE WAS A BIT SHY, BUT OH SO SWEET. I REMEBER MY PARENTS BEING POOR, AND PINKY ALWAYS HAD MONEY, PROBABLY FROM PLAYING SOME GIG ON THE WEEKEND, AND HE WOULD PAY ME 50 CENTS TO COMB HIS HAIR OR SCRATCH HIS BACK WITH A BRUSH. MY GRANDMOTHER USE TO LAUGH AT US AS HE SAT IN A CHAIR BY THE KITCHEN STOVE WITH HIS FEET ON THE OVEN DOOR. OR IF I REWROTE HIS HOMEWORK ESSAYS FOR HIM, I WOULD GET $2.00 FOR THAT, AS THAT TOOK QUITE A LONG TIME. HE ALWAYS MADE SURE I HAD MONEY TO GO TO A MOVIE, GO TO THE DANCES, BUT HIS EYE WAS ALWAYS ON ME TO MAKE SURE I DIDN'T GET IN TROUBLE. I WAS HIS LITTLE SISTER AND HE WAS GOING TO PROTECT ME. WHENEVER I NEEDED TO TALK TO SOMEONE I ALWAYS WENT TO HIM, AND HE WAS ALWAYS THERE TO LISTEN. AFTER HE LEFT FOR TORONTO IN THE 60'S, I WAS A VERY LOST LITTLE GIR.L. MY FRIEND WAS GONE. BACK THEN YOU DIDN'T CALL EACH OTHER MUCH BECAUSE THAT WAS TOO EXPENSIVE. WHEN HE CAME HOME WITH THE BAND MEMBERS, OUR MOM ALWAYS HAD LOTS OF FOOD AND EVERYONE WOULD GATHER ROUND OUR HOUSE. IT WAS NOT ONLY THE BAND MEMBERS, BUT WORD WOULD SOON SPREAD " PINKY WAS HOME," AND THE PEOPLE WOULD COME FROM ALL OVER. HE WAS MAGNETIC!!! EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE BEEN MILES APART FOR MANY YEARS, WE WOULD STILL KEEP IN TOUCH BY PHONE, VISITS, AND I LOVE HIM AS MUCH TODAY AS I DID AS THAT LITTLE GIRL IN SACKVILLE.