Dave was my Uncle and I am still finding this whole situation hard to come to terms with. Growing up, I always looked up to Dave as more of a bigger brother and throughout my life with him, I always enjoyed his company and always looked forward to seeing him when I visited. Dave was the friendliest person I have ever known, he treated everyone with respect and never judged anyone. He was always a positive influence and had the ability to look at the lighter side of life and avoided conflict as he saw it as unneccessary. He treated people how he wanted to be treated. I dearly wish I had the attributes he had. His proper belly laugh was infectious and its something I will always hold dear in my memory. Whenever I went out with Dave, we always bumped in to people who knew him, he seemed to have so many people who knew and respected him. I had the pleasure of also seeing Dave play golf when he played with my Dad and I. He was brilliant. You could tell the signs of class in his game and his calm nature would have been a big asset in a what is a massively infuritating sport to someone like me. Dave always treated me so well, he was great with both my boys; always making time to speak with them and make them laugh. He was also great with my other half Fi who he always made feel very welcome. It is now I look back and realise what a big gap Dave leaves in the family. I will miss him very much and so will all family and friends. It seems cruel to lose someone at such a young age but he battled most of his life with a string of unfortunate illnesses, which most people would not be able to get through with the grace and dignity that he held. Even until the end, Dave never gave up, he kept himself positive and refused to give in. His strength and determination are to be admired. My thoughts are with Nan for losing her baby boy, my Mum and Uncle Alan for losing their baby brother and my Dad who has lost both a brother in law and great friend. Dave was really looked after in his last few months, so I am sure he was happy having his family so close to him. You will be missed Uncle Dave. From: Andrew, Fi, Olly and Dylan