Passed away peacefully at Kahurangi Dementia Unit, Greymouth on March 17, 2025, aged 82.
Dearly beloved husband of Jean, cherished father and father-in-law of Justine & Neil,
Rochelle & Mo, and Maria & Honiana, treasured grandad of Zoe, Amber, Reuben, Alexandra,
Harmony, Ethan, Phaze, Lily, Isla, Liam, Crystal, Isaac, Tahlia, Jade, Rahiri, and Te Wairua,
loved great grandad of Zachary, Iveco, Layla, Zion, Violet, and Enzo,
loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin & Elaine, John, Robert & Lina, Allan & Patricia,
Mary & the late Colin, and the late Graham & Margaret,
loved brother-in-law of Carol & Chris, Gordon & Pauline, and Ken (deceased) & Marlene,
and a loved uncle, cousin and friend.
Messages to 21 Inverness Street, Dunollie, 7803.
A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
Greymouth on Friday the 21st March 2025 at 2pm.
David will then be laid to rest at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.
JEAN AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR OF DAVES PASSING KELLY ASKED ME PASSED ON HER CONDOLENCES TO YOU ALL. OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
Deepest sympathy Jean to you and your family, Dave was a much respected member of the Greymouth Municipal Band, always first to rehearsal, he will be sadly missed.
Now at peace after a very long struggle.
Was an amazing teacher at runanga school! Very affable and friendly, Rest in Peace you good sport!