David (Dave) Maxwell Gill (22 Feb 1948 - 24 Feb 2019)

There will be many difficult times ahead when you will all feel bereft. Just remember you have family and friends who you can call upon any time at all. My condolences to all the Gill family. xxxx

Sending my condolences to Rita Helen and Jon on the very sad loss of Dave.Thinking of you at this sad time.

I have just been reading over messages between Dave and I over the past couple of years on messenger and have laughed and cried in equal measure! I recently lent him my Game of Thrones bluray discs and we often discussed where he was up to, how he was "not a happy daddy bear" with Nellie for reclaiming her bluray player to watch "bloody Lord of the Rings". How hilarious he thought it was that Ned Stark had been shortened by a head and how he "wasn't going to any bloody weddings anytime soon" after watching the red wedding. When he started series 5, he told me that he had "acquired a new sword made of valerian steel and have named it the "shitstirrer" ... that he was "marrying the Khaleesi and will henceforth be known as the Father of dragons" which I thought suited him down to the ground! He didn't think I was a bit funny when he fell over the "f...king ginger dog" and I asked him if he was trying to break a bar of chocolate in his back pocket! There were other funny chats with a smattering of displays of love for his daughter and the crazy grey haired wife. I recall trying to reassure him that Nellie would be ok by assuring him that I'd look after her at my Halloween party. He responded "f..kin hell thats like giving firewater to the f..kin apache!" I could go on but the message is clear. He was a funny, pissing taking (I'll never live down the 4, 2, 9, keep it up taunt), big cuddly bear of a man, who's presence in the world made it brighter. He will be greatly missed. Xxxx

As shipmates on H.M.S. KENT and neighbours in York street , Dave you will be sadly missed , this will be your last draft, stand down , May you rest in peace Bill and jean

In loving memory of our dear departed shipmate David. Our Association was all the better for having Dave who frequently provided the wit and humour he was renowned for, his support for his old shipmates will be fondly remembered by us all and we will honour his memory at our reunion this year in true Royal Navy tradition. RIP Shippers, stand easy your duty is done. Fair winds and calm seas.
John Dukes
Chairman
HMS Kent (D12) Association.

Words are few feelings deep memories of you are mine to keep In loving memory of a true gent. RIP ship mate xxxxxx

To clarify the funeral starts at 10am x

Deepest sympathy to all the family at this very sad time, may you find comfort in the lovely memories Dave has left behind, such a lovely man 💕goodnight godbless Dave💕 xxx

David , we became friends on Facebook when you told me you used to play football with my brother David Hay in Garston , he died with his wife and little son from carbon monoxide.
It has been lovely being your friend , you will be sadly missed.
Love to your family XXX

I cant believe you have gone Dave always looked forward to your posts you always made me laugh and new the right things to say so caring and inspirational I will miss you Good night and God bless my good friend thoughts and prayers are with your family R.I.P Dave xxx

Fair winds my lovely friend will miss your messages and fun and wit .You were a warm, loving human being and I feel blessed to have called you my friend . Love to your family xx