What a lovely Man U was David u will be missed
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David Owen O'Neill (8 Dec 1958 - 9 Dec 2021)
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- Iwade cemetery Iwade Sittingbourne ME9 8FP
- Date
- 5th Jan 2022
- Time
- 12.30pm
In loving memory of David Owen O'Neill who sadly passed away on 9th December 2021
David was born in RotherHithe and was brought up in Surrey. With his three brothers and his six sisters. David spent many years in care whilst growing up.
In a small Kingston bingo hall 1979 he met wife Michelle. And they moved to the Isle Of Sheppey were married on 05.07.1980 and have been married ever since.
On 19th of August 1981 Michelle gave birth to David’s first son Colin. Two years later on 16th February 1983 she gave birth to Davids second son Keith. Then after three years on 10th November 1986 michelle gave birth to his final child Tracey.
They settled for 12 years at Prince Charles Avenue where David set up a fishing club with his long time friends Francis And Bernie. Whilst he was living there he also joins in the CB radio club which aided in the find of a local lost child. It was soon after this that Jill Wood, her husband Lez and David sat down began to form what is now known as the Event Marshalling Unit Sheppey.
They then moved to Cranford Middlesex for two years. Whilst he lived there he done voluntary work with his wife Michelle.
After two years away they moved back to the island and lived at Jefferson road. They then moved to new street and finally they settled at Delamark road for 16 years.
Whilst they lived on the island David worked as a bingo caller at the bingo hall. Later when he left he worked at Turners frozen food where he injurd his back. After that he started doing truck driving with Francis. And then finally he worked at the sheerness dockyard driving the new cars off the boats.
It was at Delamark road where David’s first Grandson on 08.06.1999 James was born. After 6 months David and Michelle took James in and he lived with them ever since. Also whilst living here the rest of his 9 grandchildren where born. Shannon 10.05.2000, Kristian 09.06.2001. Then when Colin Married his wife, David had a new granddaughter Danielle 09.08.1998. After this Rachel 22.01.2003, Adam 29.12.2003, Bradley 30.07.2005, Tommy 24.07.2013 and Callum 03.03.2014 was born.
Throughout his life he had many people referring to him as dad or grandad as a sign of respect and endearment; this was because he made such an impact on their lives.
In may 2015 they moved from Delamark and moved to Kent avenue where David spent the rest of his days. He also had 5 great-grandchildren by time of passing. Malachi, Leela-Louise, Freddie, Hunter and Reggie.
Whilst David was alive he battled with pancreatitis, diabetes, a triple heart bypass, COPD and finally cancer twice. In the end it took a combination of multiple of these to finally stop him fighting.
Finally David past just a Mere hour after his wife left the hospital not wanting her to see him go. In the end David will be put to rest in the same church that he married Michelle in, as well as, where they had there blessing 05.07.2005.
David will be remembered by his loving wife, his caring children, his adoring grandchildren and his heartfelt great-grandchildren and the thousands of friends that he impacted upon on his 35+ years of volunteer work.
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RIP Dave, you will be sadly missed by many people, a true gent. Had so much time for everyone that you see, always had time for a chat with everyone. Thank you for all your effort for what you done with the EMUS on the Island. Your family done you proud today. You will be dearly missed, god bless you mate xx
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The most loving kind hearted man always will be in our faults r.I.p uncle David
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We meet on bingo you were amazing and friendly i felt i got to know michelle n tracy a bit threw massaging you are greatly missed and tons of loves and prayers to your family ( canada44) RIP SIRDAVID
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RIP David, I know we’ve only met the once but you and Michelle have been so welcoming and kind to me, and you both come across as really lovely and caring people, and the messages that have been posted from family and friends really show how much you were loved and are going to be missed. Although we shared a mum, our paths had never crossed until fairly recently (after much researching) however I am very proud to have you as a family member and hope that you Rest In Peace, in the knowledge that you have also made a real difference to peoples lives though your volunteering too. With love x
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Me and my Big bro, an absolute spit of our dad, love ya even though your a gooner 😝 RIP Big bro xx
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RIP David you will be sadly missed good gentleman with a beaming personality nothing was to much trouble for you. You can now have a well earned rest mate pain free at last god bless you xx
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David always said hi when I came into the room and was one of first new friends on Mybingo who helped me send for sides when I couldn't figure out how to. Every time I go into a room now I expect to hear him say hi like he always did.I have known David 11 years now and he welcomed me to bingo like we were already friends from day one. He is truely missed. My condolences goes out to Michelle, all of David's family and friends. Just remember all the good times and memories and he won't seem so far away. He is looing down and watching over all of you. R.I.P David.
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I met David on mybingo years ago.He started hosting about a week before me and was always patient and kind with all my questions.I later realized that was his nature.Always kind,never a bad word about anyone.David you are missed dearly mdf.My sincere condolences to Michelle and family.(nightsun2)
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Here’s a photo of mine and jacks gender reveal for Freddie, that grandad hosted. I don’t need to post tonnes of photos and memories to prove how much you meant to us grandad. You already knew, love you forever❤️
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David was my best friend for over 30 years we had some laughs along the way and of course some ups and downs. We isolated together we have worked together, we have talked about just about everything and put the world to rights.
Even though you have passed our friendship still carries on until we meet again my old friend rest nowmiss and love you man 👨
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I was so sorry to hear of your passing. I actually cried. I went into our online bingo Site and asked if it was true. When they confirmed it I shed a lot of tears. I never met you or your family but you were one of a kind and always had something nice to say to everyone. Thoughts and prayers to Your family. You are finally pain free and will always be in your families heart, thoughts and prayers R.I.P Sir. crsby9
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I first met you on mybingo way back when it first came to light… we got on really well and you also told me that your wife has the same day of birth as me so we call each other Twinnie .. in 2010 I moved to france and we spoke on the phone a few times in which I kept you talking for age (always talking and I never let you get a word in lol ) every Christmas yourself and Michelle sent me my first card and this year I was really baffled when the first few days in December came and I never received it … then the dreaded day came when I found out what had happened I was lost for words I had lost my diva ( nickname I gave you ) you are surely going to be missed but I know you will be looking down on us all rest in peace my diva love n miss you Lexxxy n jp
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I first met you in mybingo in 2010 you were always the perfect gentleman..friendly and kind to everyone you were a brilliant host for many years..a good friend to everyone and a good listener if people needed it...i can honestly say you are soooo missed in bingo by so many but now its time to rest my friend so fly high and take it easy now but know your loved and missed everyday xxxx
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Me and my Big bro, an absolute spit of our dad, love ya even though your a gooner 😝 RIP Big bro xx
Here’s a photo of mine and jacks gender reveal for Freddie, that grandad hosted. I don’t need to post tonnes of photos and memories to prove how much you meant to us grandad. You already knew, love you forever❤️
david and Michelle hands x
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