Messages left with donations to the NSPCC in memory of Dave from family and friends. Such a lovely thing to do. Sending you all our love, love Lynda and Martin Evans From Matthew Brady in the memory of Dave. My Brother from another Mother, my best friend, and John's great mate.Heartbroken that you left too soon, but blessed to have had your love and friendship. You've left a massive space in my heart . Look after Pip. Patricia Bragg Thinking of you all. Jonathan Wharton What a lovely bloke and fantastic TUC colleague. You'll be missed Dave. Paul Nowak Sleep easy Uncle Dave. Love always, kay & Mike xx Great colleague, Great Trade Unionist and a great mate! Tom Ross Dave was a joy to know and a fabulous colleague and trade unionist. So very sad he is no longer with us. Thank you for sharing his funeral service and celebration of his life with those of us who couldn't be there in person to say goodbye. Elizabeth & Kevin Rowan A lovely colleague and a lovely man, thoughts are with his family. David Gibson Thinking of you Hannah and family love Lisa xx Thinking of you all, with fond memories of David. Lots of love from George, Terry, Judith, Megan, Ryan, Richard and Ruby xxx One of the best. You were always there for me when I needed someone, and I know you will always be there for me forever. Love you always. Going to miss you so much Dave. Hope you are having a whiskey with Dad. Mary Puffer RIP mate. Taken much too soon. Many good memories over the past 40 years. Dave had the gift of the gab and was a great family man . Will be sorely missed. Andrew Mason A true legend taken far too soon!!! Always enjoyed your company Dave (even your terrible jokes). You will always be missed. Gary Baker Hannah described the Dave I knew to a tee. His zest for life was infectious, always a glass half full. So glad we continued to meet up after he left the TUC. He was, and will always remain, a true friend and I will miss him dearly. Melanie Lowden It was a privilege to know you and work with you Dave. A real gentleman. Whenever I see Aston Villa play I think of you. You will never ever be forgotten. Neil Foster Dave we will miss you Patricia Saunders Dave - there are no words, such a pleasure to have worked with you and retained regular coffee friends. You will be a huge miss. Helen & Andy Elliott xx A true friend, Lyn and I miss you so much. So many happy memories. Clive Pready Dave was a wonderful friend, a great family man and he will be sadly missed by all that knew him. Ken &Barbara Thinking of you all at such a sad time. Hope you find comfort of all the precious memories you all hold so dear. Xx. Alison Phillips What a lovely thing to do! He would be so proud of you. We both have lots of fond memories of your dad. Big loves to you all! Xx Mark Wilson Sending love to you all Peter. Xxx Marie Nixon RIP David - This guy was taken far too soon. Memories of him living in Shrewsbury ...oh and him having an odd accent! Hahaha I'm sure he knew I was also in the choir!! Xx Wendy xx It was a real pleasure knowing you Dave. This is a lovely way to remember you by. Chris and Keith xx I have so many memories of Dave growing up. He was like a brother to me from a very early age, introducing me to Star Wars and coke floats! He will be sadly missed. Gone too soon but leaving an amazing legacy in his children and grandchildren Emma Raybould A very fitting cause for a good man who lived a full and active life and will be sadly missed by many . Jane Challinor I only met you once or twice but I always remember your eyes sparkled when you were with your family. And now they sparkle remembering all the happy memories with you. Caroline Birch

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Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near. And if you listen with your heart, you'll hear, All my love around you soft and clear.