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BORN
1940
DIED
2025
David WHALEY Obituary
Memories and Condolences
for David WHALEY
24 Entries
Kevin O'Toole
April 19, 2025
Deepest sympathies to Jan, Kathryn, Ronan, Conall, Muireann, Aodhán and the extended Whaley family on the passing of Dave. We met Dave at a wedding in Cork a few years back with Jan, what a lovely man he was. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis . Kevin & Teresa O'Toole (Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland)
Vicki Soanes
March 26, 2025
I'm so very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I have such fond memories of him from my teen years - so welcoming, lovely and very funny. Much love to the whole family.
Vicki xx
Richard Waswo
February 4, 2025
Sending our deepest condolences to Jan and family. A wonderful man at rest.
Richard & Janet Waswo
David McLachkan
February 1, 2025
Loved shareing our Sunday Celtic sessions at Biddys
Jocelyn Wilding
January 28, 2025
To Jan and family
I had the privilege to work with Dave when I first worked for ERO. He was a great co worker and role model, and always fun to work with. He always talked of his family with huge love and pride. I know he will be greatly missed by you all.
My deepest condolences to you all.
Jocelyn Wilding
Sally Paviour-Smith
January 28, 2025
Our heartfelt sympathy to Jan and the Whaley family. He was a special husband, dad and pops who will be missed. His warm eyes, caring heart and generous spirit made him special to others. He had a great sense of humor and did love to tell a good story. RIP Dave.
Love from
The Paviour-Smith family
Carole Williams
January 26, 2025
So sorry to hear this sad news. Sending much love to Jan, Kathryn, Patrick and Liam and all his lovely grandies. He was such a fun and caring person and one of life´s true gentlemen. RIP David
Paula McGill
January 25, 2025
Jan and family- you're in my thoughts and prayers. David was a regular at my friend Fleur's coffee cart at the Sunday Farmers market.! We'd have many a laugh and interesting discussions! Kind regards Paula (Andrea's sister)
rosco
January 24, 2025
Have many great memories of our sience classes at RBHS with you as our teacher ,remembering when all the mice escaped RIP Dave Thanks Rosco
Tony
January 24, 2025
As a bullied schoolboy you became my life saver ... With your encouragement I went on to follow my love of music and I am still drumming.
You influenced more lives that you will ever realise.
Elaine Riddell
January 24, 2025
So sorry to learn of Dave's passing. He was such a good friend to Alister in the days when they were both fit and well. There was such a lot of humour and laughter when they were together. My love to you Jan and the family.
Scott Hearn
January 23, 2025
I have the most fond memories of Mr Whaley. The best teacher and mentor one could wish for. Rest easy Sir, Scott
Rona Gooch
January 23, 2025
My condolences on the loss of David. So sad that the last years of his life were so challenging for him. But I have fond memories of our time spent with Fairfield College Athletics, and meeting on the sidelines at soccer. Our thoughts are with you Jan, Patrick, Liam and families. Dave has earned his rest.
Love from Rona, Penny, Kay and Andrew
Brian O´Toole
January 23, 2025
Our sincerest condolences to Jan, Kathryn, Ronan & all the Whaley family. When I think of Dave, I recall how he would put you at ease in his warm & gentle company & then the stories, laughs and songs would soon follow! Dave, you made the song Caledonia your own. No one else sings it like you. RIP. Lots of love, Brian, Jane, Fiona, Roisin, Aisling & Ciara. (Cork, Ireland)
Ron Pedder
January 23, 2025
I worked with Dave when he was manager of one of the Auckland teams of ERO when it was established. I appreciated his sincerity, honesty, professionalism and good humour. I was saddened to hear of his passing.
Rosie Coulthard
January 23, 2025
Dear Jan,
Thinking of you and your family as you reflect on Dave´s well lived life!
I have very happy memories of fun times - usually involving Irish Music and a wee drink.
Such a lovely gentleman who has touched the lives of all those he met.
Go well Dave- RIP.
Rosie Coulthard (Melbourne)
Laurie & Zena McLellan
January 23, 2025
Condolence to you Jan, and family.
Dave and I go back many years to the 1960's in the New Plymouth Caledonian Pipe Band .
Laurie & Zena Mclellan
Yvonne Mitchell
January 23, 2025
I was so very sorry to hear about Dave's passing.He was a great person and teacher and a dear friend of my late father ( Jack Mitchell) who he worked with for many years at RBHS. My deepest condolences to Jan and your family. With sympathy, Yvonne Mitchell
GINA SHARP
January 22, 2025
It was a pleasure meeting David and his whanau in the last months...he was such a kind man and always had a cheeky smile. To his wife you are the most lovely lady and your devotion to David every lunch time truly showed. Love and kisses to you all as we travel thru this journey.
Jack Penman
January 22, 2025
Had many happy hours singing and playing with Dave.
Condolences to Jan and family
Jay Needham
January 22, 2025
Fond memories working with Dave in the Inspectoate and Review Office. A fun guy always the professional. Cheers mate.
Kerry Powell
January 22, 2025
Sincere condolences to Dave's family. I shared many happy evenings of celtic and coral music with Dave. He was a very fine man and a gifted and sensitive musician whose rendition of Calidonia was both moving and unmistakable. I may not be able to attend the service but will think of him often.
Judy Leyland
January 22, 2025
You were a wonderful teller of stories Dave, I´ll miss your presence charming smile and the musical joy you shared-
Codladh samh a mhic Eireann
Donna Norriss
January 22, 2025
Very fond memories of Dave with Rotorua Pipe Band. Always ready for a laugh.
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