died suddenly at home in Stromness, Orkney on Monday 20th November 2023 aged 69.

He was twice Mayor of Gillingham and served the town as District and County Councillor till his retirement and move to Orkney in 2016.

He is survived by his wife Annie and his sons Ian, Alistair, Lewis, Rowan, Jim and Jack and grandsons Isaac and Ruari.

There will be a memorial service in the British Legion, Gillingham at 4pm on Saturday 17th February. All who knew him are invited to be there. Donations in David’s memory for Macmillan Cancer Care and the charity Phone Credit for Refugees can be made at www.justgiving.com /crowdfunding /rememberingdavidmilsted