Galloway, David Alexander "Sandy" - 82, Truro, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 in Bayview Memorial Health Centre, Advocate Harbour. He was born in Chester on May 20, 1938 to Mary Clothide Poirier and Roy Alexander Galloway at the Ideal Maternity Home. Sandy was an avid sports athlete playing tennis, football, hockey and baseball. He also became an award winning football coach for many years in Truro. You could always find Sandy with his many friends socializing at one of his favourite haunts, The Engine Room, Hero's Pub or The Pond. He worked for the Canadian Coast Guard as a young man, serving on the Labrador, completing the trip through the Northwest Passage before settling in at the Diefenbunker in Debert and Great Village for the Department of National Defense, retiring with 40 years of service. He was a mentor for many neighbourhood children, opening his door to many, and could never say no to anyone. He was the founding commanding officer for the Navy League Cadet program in Truro, Past National Vice President in Jaycee's. He is survived by his sons, Kevin (Leeann), North River; Dave and Corey (Sylvia), both of Truro; Nicholas, Cape Breton; grandchildren, Kaylee (Ryan) Smith-Upham, Harmony; Ryland, Brooke, Alexa and Chloe, all of Truro; great-granddaughter, Olivia, Harmony. He was predeceased by both his parents and grandson, Jordan. Cremation has taken place under the direction of MacDiarmid's Funeral Home and Crematorium, Oxford. There will be no services. Condolences and donations can be made directly to the family.