Passed away Thursday, 24^th August at Tauranga Hospital after a short illness.  Just celebrated his 89^th birthday.  Partner of the late Colleen Thorpe, Father of Sue Robertson, Jon Watts and Amanda Dagger, father inlaw of Andrew Robertson, Raewyn Watts and Adrian Dagger, loving Grandad of Paris and Grace Timu, Mitch Watts and Courtney Norman.  A beautiful man, partner, father, father inlaw, grandfather and friend.  A celebration of David’s life will be held at the Waihi Beach RSA, Waihi Beach Road on Friday 1^st September at 11am.  All communication to Sue Robertson – ph 021 345600.