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ANDERSON: David William (Dave)

Date of passing: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Service date and time: 8:26 AM Wednesday, 20 May, 2026
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 

Dave passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday 14th May 2026, at Summerset Care Centre, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Anne.
Much loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Louise, Lisa and Carl Murphy, and Grant and Phoebe (Brisbane).
Cherished Grandad of his six grandchildren: Jack; Ashlee, Sam; Lucas, Selene, and Theia.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dawn and the late Laurie Tomlinson (Taihape), and Bruce McLean (dec), and Robbie McLean (dec).
A treasured uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
Dave was a proud Life Member of the Marist Rugby Club and the Aramoho Bowling Club.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Dave’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday, 18th May 2026 at 11.00am. to be followed by a private cremation.
Dave’s service can be viewed on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online.

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Tommy Fearn on 17-05-2026 09:07 AM
Massive condolences to Anne and whanau. So many fantastic memories with Dave as our coach at the Marist Rugby club. Loyal humble and caring.
Rest well Dave and thankyou.
Tommy and Vicky Fearn
Jane Toy on 17-05-2026 07:37 PM
Dearest Lisa and family. Sending you all our deepest condolences at this sad time. Special thoughts are with Anne who we know you will all be supporting in your big loving way. Love Jane, Hannah (presently in Gisborne), Evie (Ohakune) and Andrew (on the road).
Lorna Robb on 17-05-2026 09:35 PM
Dear Anne
Thinking of you and your family with all my love.
Dave was such a great guy..and you such a beautiful person. Bridesmaid and Best Man..our netball days..rugby days and all the great times we had together with all our group.
It's been a long time but always remember these wonderful times we all had.
Love always
Lorna Robb and Family ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Tasi Su'a on 17-05-2026 10:30 PM
Sincere condolences Anne and family
Dave was a special man, coach and mate.
So many wonderful memories, especially of our 1979 Marist U21's with a very young Anne and Dave guiding our team family
Peace and love to you all
Tasi ❤️
Pam & Garry Petersen on 18-05-2026 08:38 AM
Dear Anne & family, thinking of u this time. ❤️ xx RIP Dave.
Pam n Garry
Lyn & Ken Capill on 18-05-2026 10:06 AM
So sorry to hear about David. Our condolences to all the family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Love from Lyn & Ken (Taupo)
Denice Anderson on 20-05-2026 07:40 AM
Thinking of you Anne at this sad time. Condolences and thoughts to you and your family.
Denice ♥️
Cathie Boaler-Walls on 23-05-2026 01:13 PM
Thinking of you all at this time of loss. Prayers and condolences to your family.
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