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    Celebrating the life of

    David Walter Massy-Greene

    02 May 1943 - 21 Aug 2016

    Family and friends

    Much loved father and father-in-law of Jono and Sharon, Randal and Trichelle, James and Holly. Grandpa Goo of Lachlan, Zach, Piper and Chloe. Much loved son, brother, uncle and friend. A highly respected member and thought leader of the aviation industry. A life lived high above the clouds.

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    🕯 Cancer Council NSW lit a candle Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

    Cancer Council NSW24 Aug 2016
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    25 Aug 2016

    Gary Hoskins VH-OJA Crew...1989

    25 Aug 2016

    John Clarkson David and John at The Burra in November 2014.

    David, I well remember your smile, kindness, good humour and friendship. When you were a supervisory captain with Qantas, when the no smoking rules were imposed , you had to go outside to smoke a cigarette. You would tell me with a wry smile that you were in the No Work Smoke Place! RIP, I will remember you with fondness. Michele Webster

    Michele Robertson25 Aug 2016

    🕯 Teresa Monks lit a candle Remembering a Qantas Legend,who was an absolute privilege to fly with. Fly high Captain

    Teresa Monks25 Aug 2016
    26 Aug 2016

    Jane Tingwell

    To the memory of DMG, who was a much respected colleague and friend I worked with in the early 1990's. He left a great impression and was one of the driving figurers in the development and implementation of new technologies for the aviation sector. David’s humour and personality overcame much of the frustration we all dealt with. He offered mu...

    Paul Fennelly26 Aug 2016

    🕯 John Clarkson lit a candle When I started work at Flight Operations in 1995, David Massy-Greene was my Technical Manager. Within a short period of time, David became a friend and probably more importantly, my mentor. David’s expertise and personal skills set me on a path for my future with Flight Operations. By the time Flight Technical came...

    John Clarkson26 Aug 2016

    🕯 Wilma Edmonds lit a candle Our condolences to David's family. Jono we met you only once, when you were maybe 13 at your father's apartment in Seattle. I spent many hours discussing airplane design with David, Alan Bones and Peter Laing and enjoyed my years of working with Qantas. We had great fun in Medina and on Hartstine Island with oysters...

    Wilma Edmonds26 Aug 2016

    🕯 Bronwen Walters lit a candle David was incredibly generous, his love and support for my sister, Meredith was a gift from a greater power. I will forever be grateful for his care and compassion. He gave Meredith every thing she needed to fight the battle she ultimately lost, allowing her to pass with grace and dignity. My condolences to his fami...

    Bronwen Walters26 Aug 2016

    🕯 Bill Claridge lit a candle From Qantas Apprentices Facebook page: Neil Morton Oh dear. Thanks Bill. This is a real shock and very sad news for the aviation world, not just Qantas. Vale David. Graham Nosworthy RIP David- you will be missed by all in the aviation world. John O'Keefe Thats sad news. Will have to let Dad know. RIP N...

    Bill Claridge26 Aug 2016
    26 Aug 2016

    Gary Hoskins

    27 Aug 2016

    Bill Claridge

    🕯 Rachel Rosen lit a candle RIP David. Reunited with Meredith. He lived a full life and was loved by so many all around the world.

    Rachel Rosen27 Aug 2016

    🕯 Tobi lit a candle You got this Jonno...

    Tobi -27 Aug 2016

    🌷 Tobi gave a flower Yes he used 2 "n" s in your name...And love you my "strain" brothers and sisters.... First time I met him facing west with the sunlight on his hair...I held out my hand introduced myself and he did also..."do you have an/accent / ...where is it from ... "Im Strain (sp) pardon me I ask4 times ... He gave me a book 10 years lat...

    Tobi -27 Aug 2016

    🕯 David Fleming lit a candle I worked with David when I was his equivalent in British Airways. We co-ordinated very successfully during the introduction of the 747-400 much to the benefit of both Qantas and BA; I admired David tremendously for his encyclopaedic aviation knowledge, professionalism and skills. The aviation industry is much better...

    David Fleming29 Aug 2016

    David, you will be greatly missed. Remembering a good friend and many fun times together. Dag Johnson California

    Peter Lloyd30 Aug 2016

    🕯 ray wolber lit a candle David or DMG, as he was known by many of us at Boeing that had the pleasure of working with him was a central figure and a driving force in the development of the first Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for commercial aircraft circa 2002 to 2003. DMG utilized his vast operational experience to ensure the system was designed t...

    ray wolber31 Aug 2016