Dave's funeral was held at the Rookwood Crematorium, and Necropolis in Sydney last Thursday. It was a small gathering of his friends and family and quite a few of us spoke about him and shared anecdotes. It was frequently mentioned about the role of mentor and encourager of other poets and artists that he had often played, during the service and the evening. Martin and Nigel, and Elsepeth and Sara, and I hosted a small wake at Nigel's house and there was plenty of talk and songs. Our thoughts are also with others that knew and loved Dave, and with Dave's long time friend Paul Gray whose wife died after a period of illness on the very same day that Dave did.
After speaking with Sara, we've agreed that it's the best thing to bring the ashes to New Zealand, and have a ceremony and wake here in a couple of months when the weather is a bit warmer.
Thankyou for all the kind comments there have been from people who knew and loved our dad.
Best wishes,
Genevieve.
After speaking with Sara, we've agreed that it's the best thing to bring the ashes to New Zealand, and have a ceremony and wake here in a couple of months when the weather is a bit warmer.
Thankyou for all the kind comments there have been from people who knew and loved our dad.
Best wishes,
Genevieve.
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