When I think of Grandad I remember the charming letters he used to send us when we were children. He would sketch little kitties in the margin - Zachary kitten, Melanie kitten, Daniel kitten and Timothy kitten having adventures together! As well as being probably the most interesting and erudite person I know, Grandad was full of the wisdom that comes from walking long with Jesus. At our last visit, he gave us the advice, "Know yourself and be yourself" - since being a Christian is a process of God making us more fully into the person He designed us to be. Now he is completely perfected in Glory.

I didn't get to see Grandad as often as I would have liked but we shared some good times together. One of my earliest memories is staying with him and Granny in a static caravan. I was only about 4. Another time he impressed me and my sister with his reactions when his hat was blown off by a gust of wind and he spun round and caught it! He always seemed to have words of wit and wisdom and taught me to 'measure twice, cut once'. He had interest and ability in a wide range of practical and intellectual fields, which has inspired me to do likewise.

I love Great Granny and I loved Great Grandad. Great Grandad was very kind. It's sad that Great Grandad died.

I loved Great Grandad and I love you too Great Granny. Great Grandad was very kind and loving. From Abi

David was respected, loved and liked by all who met him. He was a good and faithful husband, father, grandfather AND great grandfather... and father-in-law. Our thoughts and prayers are with Jenny at this sad time.

David was a warm and wonderful person. His support and wisdom when we were so young and at the start of both our marriage and our careers at Earls Colne was unwavering. We will continue to keep him in our thoughts.

David (Dad) was a loving husband to our mother Jennie; father to his children Carolyn, Carey and Marcus; grandfather to Freddie, Asako, Zac, Mela, Dan and Tim; and great-grandfather to Abi, Charlotte, Edward, Julie, Thomas and Edmund. "Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD."

David was a very talented who dedicated his life in the service of others. He helped me by his friendship and his insightful teaching.

Thank you for setting up this memorial to David. We hope that you find it a positive experience developing the site and that it becomes a place of comfort and inspiration for you to visit whenever you want or need to.