David Stanley Wood (1 Sep 1940 - 21 Apr 2020)
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In loving memory of David Stanley Wood who sadly passed away on 21st April 2020, aged 79 years.
David was born in Ilford on 1st September 1940 and emigrated to New Zealand in 1954 when he was 14 years old with his parents and younger sister, Valerie. This is where David found new construction skills by building alongside his father the bungalow they lived in, which was an achievement he was very proud of. After finishing his schooling he began work in the New Zealand government offices.
At the age of 21 in 1961 he returned to England with his family although he never lost his love of New Zealand which stayed with him for the rest of his life. He met and married Isobel in 1963 and they settled on the Isle of Sheppey and had their two daughters, moving to Sittingbourne in 1976. He continued working for the Government in England.
David spent nearly 12 years in the Voluntary Royal Observer Corps which he truly enjoyed and love, until it disbanded. He also had a passion for books and military music.
David was a quiet, gentle, caring and unassuming man who showed great love and care for his wife and family. He knew what he liked and wanted and would not easily change his mind. He loved the warmth and sunshine and carried this with him through his life.
David was greatly loved by his family and many friends and will be truly missed by all.
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Will be sadly missed by all Love from Kim and Blake x x x
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Rest in Peace
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Thinking of you all. He was a lovely gentle man and I have many happy memories of him.
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Miss you Gangan xx
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You will be very missed Gangan, thank you for all the wonderful memories, I will miss singing lots of lovely songs with you (badly on my part.) Very lucky to have had you in my life, rest in perfect peace 💐🌈🧡
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Will forever treasure the memories made with my brilliant Gangan xxx
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Uncle David was a lovely uncle have great memories. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten. My thoughts are with arnty Isabel Anna and Sarah
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Thanks for being a good friend and companion, especially on the cruises.
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What a lovely, caring man! Will be missed by all! Xx
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That was such a lovely weekend spent with you both Antony. I know Dad was so pleased to see you and spend time with you. He loved you all and was very proud of you, Barry and Shirley as his nephews and niece. x x
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Three angels reunited xxx
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Lovely photo Antony of Dad, Grandpops and Aunty Valerie. We love and miss them all. Anna x x x
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Many lovely memories of a lovely man, our love and thoughts are with you all.
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Good memories Tony. Thank you x x
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I will always treasure the happy memories I have of Uncle David when I was growing up. I always looked forward to travelling down to Kent to see everyone and I was always so sad to leave. He was kind-hearted, funny and I was lucky to have had such a wonderful uncle. RIP Uncle David, you will never be forgotten xxxx
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I will always treasure the precious memories I have of Uncle David from when I was growing up. I loved travelling down to Kent to see everyone and was always sad to leave. He was kind-hearted, funny and I was lucky to have him as my uncle. RIP Uncle David
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Fond memories of a lovely man xx
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Dear David I miss and love you so much. Thank you for being the best husband and father. I will always remember the good times we had and how you were always there for us as a family. You are now in safe hands and able to rest in peace. Goodnight sweetheart.
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I will always treasure the precious memories I have of Uncle David from when I was growing up. I loved travelling down to Kent to see everyone and was always sad to leave. He was kind-hearted, funny and I was lucky to have him as my uncle. RIP Uncle David
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