David John Hawes (8 Mar 1960 - 14 Dec 2020)

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In loving memory of David John Hawes who sadly passed away on 14th December 2020.

David was a lively and fun character with a wickedly dry sense of humour. He was very well respected by all and very much loved by his family. A true innovator, David was responsible for developing soft drink products such as J2O, Fruit Shoot and R.Whites to name but a few, but he was always very coy about his achievements despite the legacy he leaves behind. He was a real expert in his field and considered the wizard of liquid development.

David had a passion for many things including golf, flying, his dogs Bailie and Charlie, and wife Denise. He had a love of good food which was often accompanied with a beer, or a glass of good wine. He was also a great cook!

Sadly, David was diagnosed with Advanced Prostate Cancer in November 2018, and despite Chemotherapy and other Cancer treatments, he finally succumbed to this insidious disease at the tender age of 60.

Whilst there are probably many who touched David’s life that would have liked to have paid their last respects, unfortunately during this time of Covid-19 restrictions the funeral service is private. However, should you wish to make a donation to Prostate Cancer Research in memory of David please do so, because regardless of how big or small it is, every bit will help fund further research for treatments to help men like David, that have been diagnosed with this disease.

God Bless you David.
You are very much loved.
You have left a gaping whole in my heart.
Your loving wifey Denise xxx

Nick Forsyth donated £25 in memory of David
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Roger George donated £30 in memory of David
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Elizabeth Girling donated £40 in memory of David

Gone too soon. It was a privilege to have known David. A great man who will be sorely missed.

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Elizabeth Girling wrote

Gone too soon. It was a privilege to have known David. A great man who will be sorely missed.

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Airavata Carroll donated in memory of David

It was an honour to have known you. It wasn't long enough.

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Trevor Green donated £30 in memory of David
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Hans Glover donated in memory of David

Such a talent, full of compassion and patience, always seeing and bringing out the best in others. We worked together for many years and also shared a few crazy social trips! You always provided stability and sound counsel whenever needed, and probably never really fully appreciated the impact you had on so many people.

David you will be sorely missed.

Gone far too soon; my thoughts, in particular, are with Denise and your family who I know you cherished with all your heart. Rest In Peace

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Alan Simmons donated £30 in memory of David
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Fiona Palmer donated £50 in memory of David

My Technical mentor and first colleague I travelled with on business, Feb 91 to Israel.
A lovely man gone too early.

and someone else who liked Pink Floyd!

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Adam Goodger donated in memory of David

Dave I owe you more than I probably ever told you - thanks for the opportunities you gave me to build the foundations of my career. Thoughts with your family at this time. Adam

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Derek Harper donated £50 in memory of David

Sadly missed, but fondly remembered

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Amy Tickner donated in memory of David

I owe Dave a huge amount. We worked together on the launch of Upbeat drinks where he patiently taught me a lot of what I now know about soft drinks - and always with a wicked smile, sense of humour and a big heart. Sending my love to his family. A wonderful cause in his memory.

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Mary Kelly donated £50 in memory of David

In Loving Memory of David Hawes 🙏💙

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Mary Kelly wrote

In Loving Memory of David Hawes 🙏💙

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David Gardner donated £100 in memory of David

A legend and wizard in soft drink development. A college and friend for over 20 years. I will miss you as I'm sure so many others will as well. Thank you for all my memories of our times together, they will bring me smiles for many a year to come.

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The liquid development wizard as always modestly standing at back!

The liquid development wizard as always modestly standing at back!

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Paul Moore wrote

With sincerest condolences and love, from the Moore family.

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Lee Brooks donated £50 in memory of David

Our thoughts are with you, RIP David.

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Lee Brooks wrote

Very sad ....our thoughts are with you. David RIP

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Veatriki Tzannatos donated £50 in memory of David
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Chris Hammond donated £50 in memory of David

Truly one of the nicest people I ever met. To know David and call him my friend was a privilege and an honour.

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Sheila & Peter Moran donated £20 in memory of David

RIP David such a lovely gentle man.

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Sharon Bird donated £10 in memory of David

So sorry for your loss xxx

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Sheila Brooks wrote

God bless you David Rest in Peace,xxxxxxxxxx

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