9 Entries
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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