University Friend – Sue Mann
I met Dave early on in my time at St John’s. He was very laid back, had a great sense of humour and was incredibly generous and thoughtful….
Work colleague and friend – Fil Tebbutt
Perhaps that should be ‘friend and work colleague’, since anyone who knew Dave in any context was, for him, by definition a ‘friend’. All the tributes so far…
Work colleague and friend
I really don’t know where you start to talk about Dave. The man, the myth, the leg-end. To try and sum up this man is impossible, the beautiful…
Ex Hall Cross School – Head of English
Dave was kind, caring, honest, intelligent, gentle and loyal. We never had a cross word in all the years we worked together. He was one of the best…
University Friend – Brigette Wilson
As for others who have posted, it was a shock to me to hear of Dave’s death. Like Zoe, also a dear friend, I met Dave in my…
Ex Hall Cross School – Chemistry Department
A truly lovely man with a kind heart and a delightful giggle. It was a privilege to work with him over the years
Science and Senior Leader – Hall Cross School
Sad to hear of Dave’s passing. I always found him to be a gentleman and someone who put his students first. I would meet with him from time…
Hall Cross School – Art Department & Senior Leader
I’ve just found out about Dave’s passing and I’m devastated at the news. He was such a lovely man. I had the honour of working alongside him for…
English Teacher – Hall Cross School
I was so very sorry to hear about Dave. I worked alongside him teaching English and Media Studies at Hall Cross, and valued his knowledge, friendship and support…