On 1 May 2025, peacefully at the Otago Community Hospice, with family by his side; in his 84th year.
Dearly loved husband of Alwyn, loved Dad and father-in-law of Regan and Sue, Emma, Monique and Glen, loving Grandad to Finn, and Riley; and Connor.
Brother and brother-in-law of Ronnie and Maureen, Kenneth and Mary, Louise and Keith Gilmore, loved brother-in-law of the late Gaylene and Murray Partel, and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.
A service for Dave will be held in St Patricks Basilica, 40 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin at 11am on Tuesday May 6, followed by private cremation.
In lieu of flowers donations for the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages can be left below.
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My thoughts are with you all.My Mother Beth Townsend worked at the shop in Opoho and they were very happy days for her.She always referred to Dave as “young Dave “ Great memories Gray Townsend.
To Alwyn and family, my very deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. I remember the kindness that you and Dave showed me when I was employed at Lamicraft, then the few times I helped out at the races. May the many special memories you have get you all through these sad times.
Regan and family,our deepest sympathies to you all, our thoughts and good wishes go to you at this sad and difficult time....... Alistair and Mary Mckenzie
Though we are far away and can’t be there to say goodbye, our thoughts and hearts are with everyone today. Rest in peace, Uncle David. You will be dearly missed.
Our sympathies go out to Dave's wife Alwyn and family at this sad time. We new Dave thru Golf and the left handed Golf Assoc. May you rest in peace Dave Allan & Fiona Smith & Daphne Smith
I was sad to hear of Uncle David’s passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time and sending hugs and good wishes from the other side of the world.
So sad to read of the passing of Dave.... My condolences to you Alwyn .
I am sorry to read of David’s death we live in Cromwell but for health reasons we no longer drive so are unable to attend his funeral. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Bill Townsend Son of Elsie Townsend (née Boucher)
Alwyn and family.We are deeply sorry to see that David has died .Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Raelyn and Jesse