David died at home, in the arms of his beloved wife Carolyn, on the 7th August after a very short illness born with courage and fortitude.

He was a loving and proud Father of Matthew and Zoe and Father figure and friend to his step children Susan, Stephen and Robert, and a rock to all their families A so very proud Poppa to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A staunch and loyal friend to many. His presence in all our lives with be so missed but the wonderful memories and all his many achievements will endure.

A private burial will take place at the Ham Down Woodland Burial site at Shillingstone. A celebration of his life will be held, at a date yet to be confirmed, where all who knew him and those who worked with him in the Yeovil and Milborne Port Tanneries and latterly while carrying out his Electrical and Engineering work in Henstridge, Stalbridge and beyond will be very welcome.

Predictably donations in memory of David will go to Cats Protection and can be made at the celebration or can be made online at peterjacksonfuneralservices.co.uk

Alternatively, cheques made payable to the charity may be sent:

C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Harwood House, Newbury, Gillingham,SP8 4QJ. Tel: 01747 833757.