Our sympathy and thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. It was such a pleasure to have known him in our little visits with Debi and Russ lots of love Sharyn and Trev x

Our thoughts are with you Corina at this sad time. Dave will be sadly missed by everyone at the Bays Club. Lynn and Ross

Dear Corina and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Dave. He was such a beautiful man, always so kind and generous to us on our visits. I was so happy to see you married and loving life with your best friend, it made my heart so happy to see you happy Corina and Dave certainly did that, he loved you so much❤️It will be a different life now but you were lucky you had him, and I’m sure he fought as hard as he possibly could to stay with you…life is just so unfair at times😭 Even though we are far away we will be with you in our hearts always and here for you whenever you need a chat… I wish I lived next door ❤️X Thank you Dave, knowing you was a pleasure ❤️Xx

There is a ache in my heart and tears streaming done my face, as I write this about you. I looked forward to your calls or FaceTimes, your comments on everyone’s pic’s. When dad passed away you stood up and looked after us all, being our protector, shoulder to cry on or lean on. When we needed you, you were there. You walked me down the aisle on the biggest day of my life. You loved my family endlessly, always ringing to check up on everyone. When the floods came you rang to make sure we were okay and didn’t need anything. Not sure what you were going to do from NZ but knowing if I did need something, you would get it done. Many people know you as many things (good, bad and the ugly) to me you are my one and only brother. When we got the message that you were at the hospital and it wasn’t looking good, I knew I had to come to you, I needed to see your face and kiss that big head of yours and hug your heartbroken wife and your kids. During your hospital stay, I was the story teller this time cause you couldn’t (too tired/sometimes we said lazy) I told stories that poor Corina hadn’t heard before, bossed you around, I called you names, told you off, kissed you, hugged you, cried and laughed, during it all loving you so much it hurt to breath at times. I can’t believe that I won’t see or talk to you again, you have taken a piece of my heart with you. I look forward to the hug you will give me when I see you on the flip side. Love ya David xx

Dear Corina and family. It is with great sadness that we write today to pay tribute to Dave, who is a very much loved friend of our family and especially to Dad (Ian). So hard to believe that we have lost two great humble and gentle men from our families. The love and kindness that you and Dave have shown us over the years and more recently at Ian's passing, just 3 weeks ago, has meant a lot to the family and we hope that in some way we can be there for you Corina if you need our support and love. Our hearts go out to you all and hopefully when you feel able to we can meet and give you a hug xx Sending our love and condolences. Flo McAteer and family