Bertie Davey

Bertie Edward Davey
Born April 15, 1929 in Toronto, Ontario. Died March 31, 2021 in Brampton (92nd year). Bert
was the third child born to his loving parents Bertie Alfred and Ethel May. He grew up in the
Vaughan Road area of Toronto along with his siblings Daphne, Jim (predeceased) and William.
Bimty, his nickname given to him by his father, led and enjoyed an active youth and partook in
many of the neighbourhood sports teams on Pinewood Crescent. He also played in a band
made up of his neighbourhood friends during his teen years. Bert’s passion for music led him
and his brother William on adventures to Bala and dance halls around the City of Toronto.
Bert had colourful adventures throughout his high school years, making himself familiar to his
teachers and the school’s office staff. All of his antics were reportedly done in good fun. Tales
that he never confirmed, but more importantly never denied either.
After completing high school, he went to drafting school and became a draftsman at Pengelly
Iron Works. Bert had the opportunity to purchase the business from Gar Pengelly. It was this
opportunity that would connect him with his future business partner, a talented and hardworking
blacksmith from the shop, Frank Hutter. The two men formed a wonderful partnership and grew
Pengelly Iron Works into a very successful and well-respected architectural and custom steel
business. Bert was a self-made and well respected businessman who ran this business for over
thirty five years. He was very proud that examples of his work can be seen at Roy Thomson
Hall, the CN Tower and other prominent venues across Toronto.
It was in his early twenties that Bert met Patricia, his wife and soulmate of 65 years. Bert lost
Patricia January 2021 after sharing an enduring love that lasted a lifetime. In the late sixties,
Bert and Patricia purchased their first and only home in Peel Village, Brampton. They
welcomed into their home Patricia’s mother May, who added layers of love and kindness to their
lives. It was here where they raised their two children, Katherine and Todd. Bert enjoyed a
loving and nurturing relationship with his three grandchildren Elizabeth, Liam and Grace. He
took great pride in being their Granddad.
Bert spread his optimism and positive attitude to people around him. He lived by the motto that
the glass was always at least half full and the sun would always shine in the morning. It is this
philosophy that served him well in his many successes in both his personal and professional
life. He enjoyed and knew how precious family was. Bert was always a warm and welcoming
host to his many friends and family members, both at home and the family cottage. Dinner
parties at the Davey home and cottage were always spirited events and culinary feasts.
He enjoyed a love of sailing and purchased his own sailboat, Sarahtodd, which he kept at the
Port Credit Yacht Club. Bert had a passion for music that began when he was a young man.
He spent countless enjoyable hours listening to and playing his beloved jazz. He played both
piano and guitar throughout his entire life and continued his guitar lessons right up until last
year. One of his prized possessions was his piano that he would play almost daily in the
evenings, before he and Patricia sat down for their evening tea. Bert composed a number of
pieces under the tutelage of his brother, William and many other friends. It was through his
hobbies of sailing and music that he made and maintained many wonderful and lasting
friendships with people from every age group and walk of life.
Bert was truly a Gentleman and gentle man who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to
Musicounts.ca (https://www.musicounts.ca/onetime/)
or
The Brampton Jazz Mechanics (etransfer treasurer@bramptonconcertband.com or cheque to
City of Brampton Concert Band with a memo noting “Jazz Mechanics”).
A private service will be held for immediate family