Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Wednesday, 29 July 2026
Service date and time: 1:30 PM Wednesday, 05 August, 2026
Service venue:

Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui


Link to livestream/video:

https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 


Peacefully at Summerset Care Facility, Whanganui, on Wednesday 29 July 2026, aged 83 years.
Husband of the late Helen.
Loved father of Paul (dec) and Shelly, Sharon and Ron, and Leanne and Jason.
Much loved grandad of Mac (dec), Carla, David, and Teagan; Nick, Mitchell, Jaye, and Alicia; Anaya, Mikhala, Jared; and his 13 great-grandchildren.
A loved brother and uncle of his brothers and sisters, and nieces and nephews.
Our special thanks to Antoinette for all her care and support of Dave.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of David’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 1:30 p.m. to be followed by a private cremation.
David’s Service can be viewed at www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz ‘Watch Service Online’

Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

Linda Dowdle on 01-08-2026 09:26 PM
Sorry to hear of your passing both Allan and I have so many memories of not just the Castlecliff Club but surfcasting from the Taranaki Coast to the Horowhenua Coast a few fish caught but alot of laughs and happy times RIP Dave your memory will always be a treasure
Wendy Coley on 01-08-2026 09:57 PM
Hi Leanne and family sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Thinking of you all at this sad time
Wendy coley
Marching days when we were young girls hanging out at your place by the pool
Any way take care
Xx
Chrissy on 05-08-2026 10:40 AM
The great times we had with Uncle David and Aunty' Helen when I was younger and right upto the time of the Castlecliff Club catch ups.
Thinking of you all at this time xx.
Chrissy. (Barrow)

Teresa Hurley on 05-08-2026 01:34 PM
To Sharon, Ron and family, thinking of you all today as you farewell David, memories of shared social times together and the wonderful vege he grew on the Upuku section.

Kind regards Teresa
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