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David WAKELING

David John WAKELING

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Dempsey & Forrest

208 Guyton St

Wanganui, Manawatu-Wanganui

David WAKELING Obituary

WAKELING, David John (Dave). Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Monday 30th of December 2024, aged 90 years. Loved Husband to Rae. Loving Father to Brenda, Russell, and Kevin and Hannah. Devoted Grandfather to Nicole, Hannah, Jed, Arlo and Indi, as well as his five Great grandchildren. He and the family greatly appreciate the care provided by Hospice Whanganui. Dave has had a private family cremation. Messages to the family c/o PO BOX 341.



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Published by Whanganui Chronicle on Jan. 4, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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Roger Tonkin

May 1, 2025

Sad loss great coach ....our son Daniel flourished under Daves wing !!

Vicki Tomlin (Wakeling )

February 26, 2025

So sad to hear of Dave's passing , he was a beautiful man , my love and condolences to you all x

Margy Chiet and family

January 16, 2025

Dave was recommended to us as a swim coach in 19 87 when we moved here from Wellington.
Condolences from the Chiet family.
He was a very dedicated man.

Rob Spencer

January 6, 2025

My deepest condolences to the Wakeling family. I grew up swimming with Dave's sons Kevin and Russell under his tutelage. He was a very generous man, fantastic swimming coach and mentor to myself and many others through our formative years in Wanganui.
RIP Dave
Rob Spencer

Anita Lower

January 6, 2025

Sending my condolences to Rae and family. Dave will forever be in our memories, me from a young age and then my daughter Sarya through swimming. Not only was Dave a coach but a mentor also. Was good to see him and be able to work with him this past year, but sad I missed his final months. Much love to you all x

AnneMarie Powell-Carroll

January 6, 2025

Condolences to your family. My Mum (Audrey who we also lost this year) taught swimming with Dave. Between them they must have taught 1000s of children. A legacy to be proud of.
I remember Dave being such a happy, beautiful and gentle man. He always had a minute to catch up if her saw us on the street. I am sure he will be missed terribly. Rest in peace Dave.

Manu Austin

January 5, 2025

With sincere sympathy and condolences to Rae and all the family.
Myself, Quintyn and Adrian have great fond memories of Mr Wakeling's coaching expertise and dedication from Learn to Swim through to when we stopped competing.
RIP COACH
kind regards
Manu, Quintyn and Adrian Austin.

Roger Buller

January 4, 2025

Deepest sympathy to you all. Great memories of working with Dave. He was a dedicated swim coach and had a great repore and respect with all he associated with.
Kind regards
Roger Buller

Margaret Hanlon

January 4, 2025

My deepest condolences to the family for the loss of Uncle David.
He was a gentle person, a caring person and and one of my much admired uncles. R.I.P. Uncle Dave.
Margaret & John

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