On 1 May 2025, peacefully at the Otago Community Hospice, with family by his side; in his 84th year. 
Dearly loved husband of Alwyn, loved Dad and father-in-law of Regan and Sue, Emma, Monique and Glen, loving Grandad to Finn, and Riley; and Connor. 
Brother and brother-in-law of Ronnie and Maureen, Kenneth and Mary, Louise and Keith Gilmore, loved brother-in-law of the late Gaylene and Murray Partel, and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.

A service for Dave will be held in St Patricks Basilica, 40 Macandrew Road, South Dunedin at 11am on Tuesday May 6, followed by private cremation. 
In lieu of flowers donations for the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  Messages can be left below.