Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Thursday, 14 May 2026
Service date and time: 11:00 AM Monday, 18 May, 2026
Service venue: Dempsey and Forrest - 208 Guyton Street Whanganui
Link to livestream/video: https://www.videosystems.co.nz/dfnz 

Dave passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday 14th May 2026, at Summerset Care Centre, aged 80 years.
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Anne.
Much loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Louise, Lisa and Carl Murphy, and Grant and Phoebe (Brisbane).
Cherished Grandad of his six grandchildren: Jack; Ashlee, Sam; Lucas, Selene, and Theia.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dawn and the late Laurie Tomlinson (Taihape), and Bruce McLean (dec), and Robbie McLean (dec).
A treasured uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
Dave was a proud Life Member of the Marist Rugby Club and the Aramoho Bowling Club.
Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Dave’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Wanganui on Monday, 18th May 2026 at 11.00am. to be followed by a private cremation.
Dave’s service can be viewed on www.dempseyandforrest.co.nz Watch Services Online.

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