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    Celebrating the life of

    (Dave) David Hugh HAYWOOD

    21 Jul 1946 - 16 Feb 2017

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    HAYWOOD David Hugh (Dave) Retired W/O p81686 RNZAF formally of Goulds road. On February 16 2017 peacefully at Christchurch hospital in his 71st year. Deeply loved husband, soulmate and Rock of Judy of 48 years. Absolutely adored and loved father and father in law of Megan and Chris, Shona and Dean, Jared and Jo, Rachael and Dave, and Erin and Marcus, treasured poppy of Sheridan; Jessica, Anika, an... more

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    🕯 Mark Glanville lit a candle Please accept our condolences

    Mark Glanville17 Feb 2017
    18 Feb 2017

    Shona Taylor

    18 Feb 2017

    Shona Taylor

    Shona T. Dad, my heart is broken. Thank you for the wonderful memories I have to treasure and for being such a wonderful father. You know I'll take g...

    My Dearest Poppy My dearest poppy, I have many wonderful memories with you, but these are by far my favourite. I remember being a little girl and feeling so excited and proud riding upon your lap on the tractor around yours and nannys farm, and how every Christmas you ever so kindly lent your beloved tractor to the real Santa Claus so that ...

    Jessica Engellenner18 Feb 2017

    To my beloved poppy. I'm thankful for the 18 years that you were in my life for. I hope that I will make you proud. I know you will always be in my life, through my cherished memories of you. You were a tremendous man who touched the lives of many people. Those who have you in their hearts will forever ensure your presence and legacy lives ...

    Anika -18 Feb 2017

    What didn't you teach me Dad!? - everything from showing love and respect to fixing my lawn mower!....you laughed so much when it just needed oil and said 'Well I guess I have to charge you for that" You showed me so much, as you you did to us all, on DIY projects - I always marvelled at how you knew all this stuff..I still do! Dad I have so many m...

    Rachael Haywood19 Feb 2017

    🕯 Rachael Haywood lit a candle Miss you Dad - love you forever xxxx

    Rachael Haywood19 Feb 2017

    🕯 Joe Paltridge lit a candle I was in the RNZAF and worked in Catering with Dave, he was an excellent serviceman, a very professional Chef and a fantastic member of the catering family, he will be sadly missed, RIP Dave you have completed your duty.

    Joe Paltridge19 Feb 2017

    🕯 Sheridan Taylor lit a candle My wonderful Poppy. I still can't believe you're gone. I keep waiting for you to walk through the door saying "hidey hi". You have been the most wonderful Poppy anyone could ever ask for. From climbing up trees to get me down when I was scared, dressing up as Santa on Christmas Day with the tractor, being the booge...

    Sheridan Taylor21 Feb 2017
    21 Feb 2017

    Sheridan Taylor

    21 Feb 2017

    Sheridan Taylor

    My Tribute to you Dad....forever in my heart and my mind xxx I WOULD LIKE TO BEGIN WITH SINGING A SONG I PREPARED EARLIER.....JUST KIDDING. I JUST WANTED TO SEE THE EXPRESSION ON MY BROTHER AND SISTERS FACES... DAD ON THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY FROM US I LOOKED IN THE SKY I SAW A CLOUD THAT LOOKED LIKED AN ANGEL HOLDING A DOUBLE HEART. THEN TO TH...

    Rachael Haywood6 Mar 2017

    Dad, my tribute to you x Dad I don't know what to say, I wasn't expecting to be here doing this so soon. You've truly broken my heart. You have given me so many happy memories, all the fishing trips, hours us kids spent hiding in your garden eating all the beans and peas when we weren't allowed, being sent up the street with a wheel barrow of Veg...

    Shona Taylor7 Mar 2017

    🌷 Rachael Haywood gave a flower Dad tomorrow is your birthday, I would give everything I have to be able to celebrate it with you one more time. I still can't believe that you are not here with us - I guess I probably never will. I love you, I miss you and I know that you are watching over us.You were and still are our rock, our sun and our moon ...

    Rachael Haywood20 Jul 2017
    20 Jul 2017

    Shona Taylor