Hi all,

     Dave's wake will be held on Wednesday the 23rd of this month, at 121 up on Ponsonby road.

     This event will be from 6.30 till 10.30, and will involve performers and poets.  Maybe a few speeches.  On the whole it's a get together in remembrance of Dave, and in the spirit he would've had us meet.
All friend's and fans of Dave and his work are welcome.

     If you'd like to share a musical or poetic performance or have any other offerings of queries, please don't hesitate to contact me at  genintransit@yahoo.co.nz

or 0273316120

     Earlier in the morning also on Wednesday the 23rd, Sara and I will be a part of a memorial ceremony, somewhere by the ocean.  People are also all welcome to join us for this.  Details are still being confirmed, watch this space.

   regards,
Genevieve ( and Sara ).

http://tinglingcatch.blogspot.com/

I'm lagging behind here a bit, I know there are a lot of threads to pull together,
above is a link to Mark Pirie's Blog, with a piece about Dave, and Ron Riddel's poem.

We are still intending to hold a service for Dave in the Auckland area this spring.
Keep you posted. 

http://mjedmo.wordpress.com/2011/07/25/the-day-dj-died/


thoughts on Martin's blog

Dave, - a memorial service in New Zealand.

  A memorial service is planned for this side of the Tasman.  Sara and I are planning to host a service when the weather is warmer, and when we've made sure we can get the news around.  So a few months away yet.
  We'll keep you posted about the dates and so on.

Poetry Live Tuesday night 12th July Mitchell Tribute:

Tribute to the fabulous David Mitchell 
Poetry Live, 12 July, 8pm
Thirsty Dog, 469 K Road

Join in paying homage to David Mitchell, Poet and founder of Poetry Live.

w- Genevieve McClean and more
+ poets from the floor




      The guys at Poetry Live have organized that we have a Dave night, 
and  we'll show some short films and the re-synched Dave footage too if you like.

Hi all,

     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.
  

Dave

Hi everyone,
       I am so sorry to inform you that I have just had a message to say that Dave has died at 5 o'clock this morning Australia.
Dave recently had a bout of pneumonia which is often a result of the degenerative disease called Supra Nuclear Palsy from which he has been suffering.    Yesterday he seemed to be pulling through and gave Sara the 'thumbs up'.
  I'm so glad about all the support and show of wonderful support from so many for Dave and his work over the last year.  He was loved by so many.  I'm especially glad that his book was published, and that I was able to visit him a few times lately.
      Genevieve McClean
      




Dear Gen

Dad died at 5am this morning 21/06/11 I was with him and I cuddled him and felt his last breaths and his heart give a little leap and then he was gone.  We washed him and dressed him in nice clothes and I put a tartan scarf on him and a kiwi flag and I have sung him songs and said buddhist mantras and I am happy he went so peacefully.

I will ring you later and skype

lots of love and hugs, he knew he was loved my family and friends and not alone.

love you

sara xxxxxxxxxx