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Dora Berenyi on 11 November, 2023 at 4:58pm

Dear Dianne and Lucy,
I’m sorry I had to leave yesterday before catching up with you. The service was very ‘David’ with all the music and wordsmithing.As always happens at times like these I have been dwelling on the past.I wasn’t a big part of David’s life but we were both in the same group of friends for a number of years and as Tim remarked they were very formative years. We ‘grew up’ together bouncing around our thoughts and ideas about how the world should be. David was an integral part of this group initiating discussions, leading us along his musical pathway and generally being excellent company. They are precious memories and I treasure them all. Please accept my heartfelt condolences- DG was taken from you far too early. Love and hugs, Dora

Ian Green on 10 November, 2023 at 9:14pm

Hi all I’m David’s 1 st cousin..Ian ..
Just want to say he’ll be missed..

Lena, Ece and Arne Protz on 10 November, 2023 at 4:29pm

It is not easy to say good bye and it will still be for a very long time. We are grateful to have known David.

The depth he had was a great support, whenever I (Arne) had the chance to converse with him. He encouraged me to always challenge and question everything. And there is never an end to „Why“. There was never enough time.

Craig McPherson on 10 November, 2023 at 10:52am

To dear Dianne, Lucy and Family,
I extend my deepest sympathies at this sad time. I have such joyous memories of David.
Love, Craig

Clare McGann on 10 November, 2023 at 10:20am

As Shelley’s friend in the UK, I am so glad I met David when he came over to visit her. I found him brilliant to talk to as he was intelligent, curious and had an opinion about everything. Never boring. And he smiled much more than I’d been led to believe he would! He was observant, funny and sharp. I’m so very sorry I won’t get to meet him and enjoy his company again. My deepest condolences to all who loved him, especially Diane, Lucy and my dear friend Shelley.

Penny Tolhurst on 10 November, 2023 at 8:50am

I remember David as a kind and intelligent colleague, with a big grin and considerable presence. He was very committed to his work, but nonetheless usually up for a chat. He worked hard to improve a system that certainly needed improving.
Condolences to Diane and Lucy

Angel Belle on 10 November, 2023 at 7:55am

Dearest Diane, Lucy and family,

I am sorry to hear that you’ve lost this funny, intelligent, caring and beautiful husband and dad.

I was fortunate to have met him a couple of times so understand it is a huge loss.
Angel ❤️

Diane Rafton on 10 November, 2023 at 7:48am

Dianne and Lucy,
Your memories of David as a life partner and father will live on in your hearts and in the cherished moments you shared.
With heartfelt condolences.
Diane and Peter.

Ruth Arnold on 10 November, 2023 at 7:47am

My big cousin David: I was in awe of him as a child - he seemed almost exotic to me (would he have liked that description?) with his long curly hair, tie-die T-shirt and twinkly-eyed smile. One vivid memory is in Renee and Monty’s house in the evening after my grandmothers funeral. All the cousins were up in his room listening to music - Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. That is still my favourite album.
It is testament to the charisma of the man that, even though he lived on the opposite side of the world, he had a lasting influence on our lives here in the UK.
Dianne and Lucy, be very proud of him. Xx

Marilyn Stern on 10 November, 2023 at 7:32am

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of my Cousin David. I have one very important memory with David, so many years ago during my first trip with my family to London. We were hanging out in his house and he introduced me to a 'special type of smoking' but more importantly -- he introduced me to the music of David Bowie, who had not yet made it to the States. After that day, I always thought of David whenever I listened to any Bowie song, because of that introduction to the best music. May his 'memory be a blessing' for all. Love and prayers for his dear family. Love Marilyn

Liza & Bob Durkin on 10 November, 2023 at 6:13am

Saddened we won’t meet again. David Green was a fine man. Funny and belligerent and absolutely charming.
A great loss to his lovely family.
We’ll be watching the funeral from Liverpool and we wish his family well as they say their final farewell. X

Ian Walker on 9 November, 2023 at 11:27pm

How sad. Memories come flooding back of my little cousin.
Our condolences to you and Dianne.
All our Love, Ian & Sandra

John Williams on 9 November, 2023 at 6:23pm

Condolences to Di, Lucy and family.
David was a very funny chap, intelligent and kind.
He was also a walking encyclopaedia of the 60s and 70s London music scene.
In many ways he was his own person and this was his special charm.
He will be missed by many people.
John & Julie.

Bridget Loats on 9 November, 2023 at 3:40pm

Hi Di, Lucy and family,
So devastated to hear the news of David's passing. My first impression of David was a funny, kooky guy, who did intimidate me a bit with his quick wit. As I got older I got used to his wicked and hilarious sense of humor and found him much less intimidating. David was the person who made me my first CD featuring Barbie girl, I'm blue and many other shockers from the early 2000's. I was old enough to remember seeing him become a father. I distinctly remember being surprised that someone so witty and quick could also be so incredibly soft, gentle, loving and devoted to his daughter Lucy. From an outside perspective it was so clear that Lucy and Di truly lit up his life.
It gives me a small bit of comfort to imagine that he is with Pauline, cracking jokes and catching up on the last 15 years.
I'm grateful to have known David in my life.

Lyndall Grimshaw on 9 November, 2023 at 3:27pm

My thoughts and best wishes go to Dianne and Lucy at this sad time. David was not only a great work colleague at Justice Health, but was instrumental in me going to see Leonard Cohen concerts over a couple of years in Melbourne.He even went to the trouble of making me a CD for my car of his most loved and recommended Leonard Cohen songs. David's intelligence, depth of knowledge and laugh will be sadly missed.Vale David.

Caryl& Kurt Wick on 9 November, 2023 at 8:56am

We were so sorry to hear of the very sad passing of David. We are sure you have many happy memories of him and send you our love at this very sad time.

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