Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 1 October 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam. Loved father of Graeme and the late Katrina. Cherished grandfather of Tash, Kama, Lara, Josh, Jess, Cam, Luke, and Ashleigh.
Rest in peace, Dave - your long battle is over.
Messages for David's family can be left at
robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. A service to celebrate Dave's life will be held at Robert J. Cotton Funeral Home, Main Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 6 October 2025, at 10.30am. The service will also be live-streamed. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice may be left in the foyer. A special thank you to Chan (Alex), Dave's support carer - your care and kindness meant so much. Heartfelt thanks also to the staff and nurses at Hospice and Palmerston Manor.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Oct. 6, 2025.