David Harry Dickson

David Harry Dickson (28 Aug 1960 - 31 Jul 2016)

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Location
St Mary's Church Church Terrace Melton Mowbray LE13 0PW
Date
18th Aug 2016
Time
1.30pm
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Location
Grantham Crematorium Harrowby Road Grantham NG31 9DT
Date
18th Aug 2016
Time
4.15pm

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In loving memory of David Harry Dickson who sadly passed away on 31st July 2016

David was borne in Hull which was his fathers home town. He had an elder brother called Ian who died
in 2009. His father was an officer in REME and much of his early life was following his fathers various postings. At the begining of the 1970's Harry was posted to the REME depot at Old Dalby and the family finaly settled.David's Mother died shortly after. I met Harry when I was posted as relief Sister at the surgery there and we married in 1976.

David has had a very full and mostly happy life. He was a superb swimmer and competed in the special olympics in Madras India, gaining two gold and one silver medal. Following that sucess he also competed in the special Olympics in Leicester and Sheffield.

Once he retired from competitive swimming he took up many other sports. Tetsudo, gaining a yellow belt,bowls and ten pin bowling. Football, photography,horseback riding to name a few.

He has lived in the comunity with support since 2004 and in 2012 after a bad experience with his support staff he moved into his own house supported by a team of carers supplied by Melton Mencap.
This was the happiest time of his life. Supported loved and cared for he blossomed and returned to the happy loving David we all knew.

One thing you all think I have missed is his lifelong support of his beloved Chelsea football club. "since he was a little boy" If it was blue and had the Chelsea logo on it David was a happy man.He even travelled to Stamford Bridge on two ocasions to visit the grounds. He was some what dissapointed that the team wer'nt
there to greet him

He had a lovley sence of humour provided he was doing the teasing. His smile could light up a room and he returned love ten fold.

Thats a little snapshot of David's life. Much loved and sorely missed.

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Funeralcare Melton Mowbray wrote

Our thoughts and prayers and with you especially today Sue.
God bless.
Much love Kevin nd Alyson xx

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More cuddles at breakfast club. David loved seeing Lola and it was always the first thing that he asked me about when I saw him. ?

More cuddles at breakfast club. David loved seeing Lola and it was always the first thing that he asked me about when I saw him. ?

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Angie Carr wrote

I am so saddened to hear that David has passed away. I was with David on his first time of visiting his beloved Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea, we had a perfect day and David had a fantastic time. Reunited with his brother Ian who he dearly loved & missed. RIP David xxxx

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Charlotte Croxall wrote

David was a very lovely, kind hearted gentleman. He was always smiling and having a laugh! It was a pleasure to work with David for the 4 years I have been at Creative Workshop and I will miss him dearly! RIP David xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Hazel Griffiths wrote

I have fond memories of David and Ian when they attended Eagle Ceramics and remember both the laughter and the time taken to get 'it' right. David will always be remembered for his beaming smile. Saddened to hear that both of them have left us.

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Ange Perduno wrote

A gentle, kind and caring individual who will be sadly missed. It has been a pleasure to have known David and Ian and thank you for being in my life .. Sue you are amazing and Steve it's been a pleasure working along side of you.

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hilary atkins wrote

I remember David as a kind, friendly and happy chap ,when ever I supported him at his home at Victoria street. He will be missed at Creative Workshops by all who knew him he always had a ready smile R.I.P David

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Suzanne & Dave wrote

We will miss your beaming smile & hugs, so sorry we won't be able to attend the funeral, but we will write your name in the sand at Mundesley to say goodbye. We will keep all those who loved you in our thoughts & prayers.

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Y.M Iwanczuk wrote

David was a huge part of Melton Mencap and has touched the hearts and lives of many people throughout the years. We want to pay tribute, send our thoughts and our love to David during his funeral service. To do this we will be sending flowers from Melton Mencap. If anyone wants to contribute to our flowers please give your donation to Yvonne

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David Harry Dickson More cuddles at breakfast club. David loved seeing Lola and it was always the first thing that he asked me about when I saw him. ?

More cuddles at breakfast club. David loved seeing Lola and it was always the first thing that he asked me about when I saw him. ?

My favorite photo of David of the very many I have Sue

My favorite photo of David of the very many I have Sue

So many memories. Thank you David for being in our lives, Sarah and I will cherish the times we spent with you. Have a beer in heaven with Ian and see if you can help Chelsea win the league.

So many memories. Thank you David for being in our lives, Sarah and I will cherish the times we spent with you. Have a beer in heaven with Ian and see if you can help Chelsea win the league.

A cuddle at Breakfast Club with Christopher - always first to ask her a cuddle, and so gentle with any children. True David in his Chelsea coat and polo shirt too. Forever blue. ?

A cuddle at Breakfast Club with Christopher - always first to ask her a cuddle, and so gentle with any children. True David in his Chelsea coat and polo shirt too. Forever blue. ?