of Bulli
Passed away peacefully while sleeping on Saturday, 12th October 2024. Adored father and father-in-law of Alice and Seamus, Simon and Nicole, and Fiona. Much loved Grandad of Heather, Violet, Tommy, and Rory. David will be sadly missed by his loving family and many dear friends here and overseas.
Aged 84 Years
‘Go the Gunners’
Relatives and friends are invited to attend David’s funeral service to be held at H Parsons Funeral Home, 278 Princes Highway Bulli on Thursday, 24th October 2024 at 12.00pm.
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12:00 pm, Thu 24 October 2024Venue
H.Parsons Funerals, 278 Princes Hwy, Bulli, New South Wales 2516, AUView on Google Maps
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So sorry for the passing of David
He was a lovely man
Rest in peace David
Love Debbie Garcia and girls
Xxxxx
Will dearly miss my brother-in law..
So glad we had a recent catch up with lots of laughs to remember.
R.I.P DHP… Much love,
Marg Xx 🌴🌺
Sadly missed by all our family , we had such good fun time together particularly our visits to Bulli but he never lived up to his boast that he was the Pom who could out drink the Meehans “
Such a great man and Uncle. So many wonderful times together throughout child and adulthood. Still never got to see him jump off the “big rock” at Jamberoo.
Will miss our spontaneous chats about footy and life.
Thinking of Alice, Simon, Carmie and family at this difficult time.
Will always be in our memories ❤️❤️
Chook,
Rest in peace. Thanks for all the joy you brought to our family.
So much fun , great times and memories.
Roll in the barrel.
Great man and Uncle. So many special times together throughout child and adulthood.
Will miss our spontaneous chats about sports and life.
For ever in our memories ❤️
When the sun is slowly sinking and the shore is far away
Please spare a thought for seaman
At the end of your long hard day
( anonymous)
Great man and Uncle. So many special times together throughout child and adulthood.
Will miss our spontaneous chats about sports and life.
For ever in our memories ❤️
Such wonderful memories of time spent in Randwick when David and Carmel first met! The Oriana crew parties in Bradley St were indeed fun times.
Sending condolences to all the family!
RIP my dear friend .So many memories of fun and happy times both in the past and more recent times. Your humour and warmth will be sorely missed. Much love Jen
From ‘St Leonards in the Summer’ to watching the Sydney Olympics, listening to Vince Jones or playing Wa Wa on the pockies at the Bulli Bowling Club it was great fun and great companionship.
Love you, Dad. Miss you so much already.
Fair winds and a following sea mate.
Will miss you xxx
David, what wonderful memories we made. A void has crept in far too quickly, I will miss our “happy hours”, your quick wit and the jibes about “overthinking everything” May you find your peace. Love Kaz.
Thankyou David for all the laughter and especially your poems that you wrote for the Vindicatrix Assoc of NSW/ACT. Your wit and presence will be greatly missed.
May you have Fair Winds and Calm Seas on your journey.
David was for many years a member of our Vindicatrix Association here in NSW
As a Vindi Boy we all have many happy memories of swinging the lamp and telling sea stories
Rest in peace David wishing you fair seas and calm waters
Mike n Debbie Siegle
…British Merchant Navy
I met Dave a long time ago when he was at sea. He was a great guy that made me feel welcome and introduced me to so many people. He was kind, respected by his friends and colleagues and was happy to leave the sea and live in Australia and have a home life and family.
He had a great life, travelling the seas, experiencing things most People don’t and never forgetting his mates. Rest in Peace Dave .
I was l blessed with your friendship David 💚. You brought me plentiful smiles and laughter… your cheeky sense of humour, your charm and wit were like no other. A poet, penman, storyteller, and gentleman… a man of many talents.
How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. I am a better person for having known you.
Rest peacefully my FFL (friend for life), until we meet again xx 🌈
I’m in Thailand at the moment reminiscing of holidays with David. Some wonderful memories thanks to a wonderful man
Miss you mate
We have such wonderful memories of the famous P&O snail race at Bulli. You and mr Cradock kept the gang together. Sail away old friend until we meet again.
David was my fathers best friend when he was in the uk
When David went to Australia to live my dad was so lost
They both worked together and remained friends until 2004 when my father passed away
David would always txt me year after year
DHP I will cherish all my childhood memories of all our fun times when I was a boy
I will share one thing with everyone now
When you know you know
David FOBYAC
RIP DHP a true gentleman
Until we meet again xxx
Sailed with Dave in the merchant navy on both cargo ships and P&O passenger ships. Great times and wonderful memories. RIP Dave .
Goonerman – where have you gone?
To the Highbury in the sky.?
To the Eternal sleep
Hope you bump into Colin again
Will miss you every day
Luv ya x
YidKid
Tony & Annie x x x
I remember the good times we had on the Oriana and Club Gorilla. RIP David
Such a kind, loving man….even though it’s been a long time since we caught up in person I feel so sad to have lost you. So many great times to remember when our kids were small. RIP my friend Horse Poo xxx
Spent some great times with you on the Oriana and club gorilla. Wonderful memories. RIP Dave.
Rest in Peace David.
It was a pleasure to have known you. You will be missed.
I will always remember the shit our kids got up to. 💕
A real gentleman and well respected seaman. Remembering the old Oriana days in late 70s ..fell in love with Australia settled and created a great life here. Your family & friends will miss you forever. Rest Dave..
So sorry I missed your funeral David, I was overseas.
So many fond memories of you David, we all had so much fun together when our kids were growing up. So many bbq’s at Bulli beach (Tent of Miracles), plus all the Christmas dinners both our families shared year after year. You did a great job organising the games for my 40th birthday (such a long time ago)! I remember the joy you expressed in receiving UK newspapers we would bring you from trips to the old country.
In all the years I knew you I never heard you raise your voice in anger, you were kind with a huge heart, an easy smile and full of fun.
It was so good to know you.
Anne Reid and family xx
Farewell and may god bless you, my dear brother. We spent many years thousands of miles apart, but you were only inches away from my heart.
The whiskies that I’d planned for us…one or four. Or maybe more. I’ll drink alone playing the music you would’ve liked. I know you wouldn’t care if I drank your share.
Love
George
I count myself lucky enough to have been one of Dave’s many true friends in this world .There are not many people who can say that one person through out life has left a very large imprint in their lives , but Dave was one of them, I am truly blessed . say hello to Colin when you see him DHP.
Phil Baby Ashton