Died suddenly but peacefully at Malyon House on 23 December 2025 after 92 years of a fully lived life. Beloved husband of Margaret, father and father in law  of Andrew and Sally Kershaw, and Cathy and Shane Eastergaard. Treasured Poppa to Benson, Lucas, Lucy, Sam, Poppy and Paige. Dave’s funeral will be held at Elliott’s Funerals Chapel On Cameron access via 8th Ave , Cameron Road, Tauranga at 10.30am on Monday 29th December