David 'Dave' John Cope (1 Sep 1950 - 3 Apr 2022)

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St Thomas More Catholic Church 14-18 High Street Hadleigh, Benfleet SS7
Date
5th May 2022
Time
11.30am
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Woodside Cemetery Manor Road Benfleet. Essex SS7 4PH
Date
5th May 2022
Time
12.45pm

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In loving memory of David 'Dave' John Cope who sadly passed away on 3rd April 2022 Dave was a great guy larger than life. He was well liked and always loved by his wife Theresa and his son John They were with Dave always and during his final hours until death.
Dave was an East End boy born in Stepney 1950. During Dave's life he had a variety of jobs beginning as a Roof Felter, London Transport Bus Driver. Worked as a Security Guard at British Telecom and The Guild Hall. Dave was a self taught drummer learnt this skill from a young age. He played in many East End pubs . He loved to sing and became well known for his great singing voice always a ballad and Frank Sinatra was his forte. Dave loved music and during his later life he branched into disco music and became famously known as Disco Dave playing in some of the East End clubs. Dave always created a great party atmosphere. It was always a fun night and good memories to cherish.
It is a great loss to all Dave's close family and friends that he has passed over from this world but we all know that because Dave was battling a lot of illnesses at the same time ,this was too much for him to bear and believe that he now much happier like his old self again and in a better place . God bless you Dave you are never forgotten.

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Theresa Cope wrote

To My Darling Dave I am lighting this candle in your name and likeness. I want you to know that you were the light of my world and will always keep a candle burning within my heart so it will never go out

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Jennie & Ray Innis wrote

Rest In Peace David, your voice will always be
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  • Thanks for your sincere words Jennie and Ray

    Posted by Theresa on 5/05/2022 Report abuse
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Janet Charters donated £20 in memory of David

Sending our sincere condolences Jan and Barry

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  • That's a lovely gesture Thanks very much Jan

    Posted by Theresa on 1/05/2022 Report abuse
  • Sorry Thanks to Barry too

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Jan & Brian Goldfinch wrote

RIP 'Disco Dave' we will miss you true gentleman and great personality
love Jan & Brian xx

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  • Thank you Jan and Brian for lighting a candle in Dave's Memory.

    Posted by Theresa on 29/04/2022 Report abuse
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Suzanne Buss wrote

Rest in peace Dave we will miss you and your singing down the club .Lots of love Sue and Ian xxx

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  • Thank you for donation that's so kind of you and lovely words about Dave

    Posted by Theresa on 29/04/2022 Report abuse
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Julie Cope donated £100 in memory of David

Rest in peace David. You can now sing with the angels.
Julie, Gary, Rob and Tom

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  • Thank you Julie Gary Robert and Tom for your donation and thoughts of Dave . Much appreciated

    Posted by Theresa on 28/04/2022 Report abuse
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Wend and Linda Payne donated £40 in memory of David

Dave you were a lovely caring man. Never be another like you locked away in our Hearts now. Sleep gentle man x

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  • Thank you Wendy and Linda. Dave will appreciate and me all the Love that you send xxx

    Posted by Theresa on 27/04/2022 Report abuse
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Diane Rampling donated £50 in memory of David

Very many happy memories of a larger than life and very kind and funny man. Thinking of Theresa and John with lots of love from Diane, Roger and George xxx

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  • This is a great and very true description of Dave and many thanks for your generous donation which will help other folk who may get the same illness, but if diagnosed earlier they will survive.

    Posted by Theresa on 25/04/2022 Report abuse
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Dave and I on our First P&0 cruise around the Mediterranean. What a wonderful time we had

Dave and I on our First P&0 cruise around the Mediterranean. What a wonderful time we had

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Patricia Jones donated in memory of David

It was a joy to have known you. Always fun and upbeat and a gentleman

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  • Thanks Pat and Gary for your donation

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Dave playing his Disco. It's party time.

Dave playing his Disco. It's party time.

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Happy picture of Dave at the club

Happy picture of Dave at the club

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Dave singing down the Benfleet Conservative Club late August 2019. He is singing with Carly Ann ( Entertainer ). This was the last time that Dave sang at the club.

Dave singing down the Benfleet Conservative Club late August 2019. He is singing with Carly Ann ( Entertainer ). This was the last time that Dave sang at the club.

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Dave relaxing at home. This was our First Christmas in our new home in Benfleet

Dave relaxing at home. This was our First Christmas in our new home in Benfleet

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Patricia Jones wrote

Will always be remembered with a smile and happy thoughts. Love Pat and Gary

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  • Thank you Pat and Gary for your kind words. Much appreciated

    Posted by Theresa on 23/04/2022 Report abuse
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Dave enjoying a cocktail on The Oriana P&O cruise ship.We had a lovely time .

Dave enjoying a cocktail on The Oriana P&O cruise ship.We had a lovely time .

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Wendy Payne wrote

Dave well what can we say you were funny, caring and loved your family and friends and will live onto us in Frank Sinatra songs you brilliantly sang. Sleep now gentleman out of pain god bless xx

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  • A lovely tribute to Dave . Thanks Wendy

    Posted by Theresa on 22/04/2022 Report abuse
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So many happy memories of my unforgettable brother in law. Will always think of you with a smile Dave - as you always made me laugh. God Bless and Rest in Peace xx

So many happy memories of my unforgettable brother in law. Will always think of you with a smile Dave - as you always made me laugh. God Bless and Rest in Peace xx

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  • Yes this was lovely family get together and a lovely picture of Dave abd us too

    Posted by Theresa on 22/04/2022 Report abuse
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