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A collection of the loving words shared for Hannah, Bryan, and the family — remembering Dave as a wonderful husband, dad, uncle, cousin, friend, chef, teacher, craftsman, and true gentleman.
These messages were shared by people whose lives crossed Dave's in family, friendship, work, service, reunions, and everyday moments of kindness. Together they tell the story of a man remembered with deep affection: funny, caring, dapper, talented, generous, and loved by many.
They also carry love for Hannah, Bryan, and all the family at a time of great loss.
Friends and family remembered Dave's warmth, humour, cakes, craft, and the special way he made people feel.
We were all heartbroken Auntie Hannah when we heard the news. Sending you all our love and prayers Uncle Dave was a wonderful man and meant so much to us and he will be missed. x
Oh Hannah, we are so sorry. Please accept our deepest sympathy. God bless you lovely man and rest in peace knowing you were loved by all your family and friends. 💔
Oh Hannah I’m so so sorry, he was a truly lovely man, and a fabulous chef. He will be truly missed xx
What a star ⭐️ man! Many many laughs and memories were had, and will be forever remembered and treasured with love, rest easy Chef, my dear friend 🧑🍳 ❤️ love Jenny and the gang x x x
Sending you all my love Auntie Hannah ❤️x
So so very sorry Hannah my thoughts are with you and the family. Dave was a lovely man a true gentleman. He will be missed. Lots of love Xxxxx
So so sorry to read this, such a lovely man and I will always remember those Christmas cakes he made for Kay, love to all the family xx ❤️
Hannah, we only knew you both for a few years but always looked forward to getting together on our trips. Dave had such a sense of humor. We never knew what he would say next lol. He will be truly missed. Please look after yourself. Love Darleen and Art
So sorry to read this Hannah. Sending lots of love. A good life and a wonderful legacy
So so sorry to read this Hannah 😢. Dave was a lovely man and you were a great couple. We have many happy memories which we will always treasure 🥰 Thinking of you as always xx
We are all heartbroken. Our love and thoughts are with you and your family. He will be sorely missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. So many memories xxx
Hannah, I am so very sorry. What a beautiful man he was, and what a privilege it was to be a little part of his wonderful and interesting life. My heart truly aches for you and your family. I will cherish the photos you both gave me. Sending you much love. 💔 x
Sadly missed, never forgotten. Love and hugs to you all Aunty Hannah. 🖤
We are heartbroken at the passing of Dave Avery. Heaven is so fortunate to have him ❤️ He made Princess Diana’s wedding cake, but he also made my daughters feel like princesses when he made their wedding cakes. One was a classic roses cake. The other a princess castle cake. That’s what Dave did. He made everyone feel special. Dave, you were a true gent. Funny. Caring. Amazing. Dapper. Loving. Interested in everyone. We all loved you. We will miss you. But we have memories to fill our hearts ❤️
I am so sorry to hear this, one amazing and talented man. A true legend ❤️ thoughts and prayers with you and family Hannah, 🙏🏼😢❤️
Oh Hannah, so sorry for your loss xx
I’m so sorry, heartbroken isn’t the word. He was an amazing man and I’m so lucky I had the chance to meet him. Sending you all so much strength and love. Rest in peace Dave, you were so so strong ❤️
Deepest condolences Hannah. What a lovely man.
Oh Hannah I am so very very sorry to hear about Dave passing. He was a lovely lovely man, a great friend and colleague to Jim who had great respect and affection for him. He leaves a great legacy in his wake. Another good man called to Heaven. He will be having a catch up and a good laugh with Jimbo up there. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏. Sending love ❤️ and hugs 🤗. God Bless and may Dave Rest In Eternal Peace xxx
So sorry to hear this sis very sad news 😢 Dave was my friend and pal, I will remember him forever 💙 RIP Dave Avery 😢 💔
Sending our love to you Hannah Avery. He will have a good reception from the gang waiting for him.
🫡🫶✨️ x x
Sorry to hear this and we’re thinking about you and your family at this very sad time x
So sorry to hear this Hannah. Sending deepest condolences 💔
My deepest sympathy, Hannah, on the loss of your wonderful husband. Dave was one in a million and the world is a better place for having known him. You and the family are in our thoughts. RIP. 😥
So sorry to hear this Hannah, sending love and strength. X
Awww Hannah so sorry to hear this sad news, loved meeting up with you both, and Dave bringing his wonderful cake, the best ever! I always looked forward to our reunions and Dave's stories. Take care and take comfort in the fact he was loved by family and friends xx ❤️
I’m so sorry to hear that Dave has crossed the bar, I will really miss seeing him at this year’s reunion. It was a pleasure meeting him and Hannah at the reunions. R.I.P shipmate
Dearest Hannah, your Dave was a true gentleman, funny and kind, knowledgeable and steadfast. It was a true honour to have known him. Our heartfelt condolences to you and all of your family. Sending you love and comfort from us all xx Deborah and family xx 💔
Oh Hannah im so sorry to hear this. Such a lovely man. Sending you lot of love xx
Aww Hannah I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a fantastic chef that I had the pleasure to work with and a friend. May the memories you shared with Dave help you through this difficult time. Sending love n hugs xx ❤️
Deepest condolences to you and your family xxx
So sorry Auntie Hannah ❤️ thinking and praying for you all at this sad time xxx
Heartbroken for you all. Sending love to the whole family and thinking of you through this really sad time ❤️
Oh Hannah, I'm so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. A truly special gentleman who will be missed xxx
Deepest condolences for your loss. Dave was a great teacher and was the reason why I am here in England. RIP.
Sending you all love and hugs. I’m so sorry to hear this. Xxx
So sad to hear that Dave has passed. Dave was a wonderful man, lots of wonderful memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lots of love xx Madeline
Oh Hannah so sorry to hear this news RIP dear Dave no more pain or suffering - we will raise a glass to you Dave and to you Hannah tonight xx 💖 💕
Hana, I am sorry to hear about Dave he was true gent and a great craftsman. One of the best I worked with.
Oh Hannah, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. I didn’t know him for long but he made our get togethers special. 😢 ❤️
We send our condolences to you, Brian and family at the passing of my brother Dave. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.xxx
All my love and best wishes ❤🤗
David was my favourite cousin. He will be a big miss.
I’m so sorry for your loss Auntie Hannah, sending all of the love 🩷🩷
Hannah I am so sorry to hear about Dave. Thank you Dave for the times and laughter we had in the RN and when judging. Another true craftsman surely missed.
Hannah, I am so very sad to read this. Loved working with Dave. I am holding you and all your family close in my heart and prayers.
So sorry to hear the devastating news. Sending you and all the family my love 💔 xx
So sorry Hannah. He was a lovely man, and I know he'll be sorely missed by so many. Thoughts and prayers are with you, love Lisa and Pam xxx
So sorry to hear your sad news. Sending deepest condolences to you and your family. Xx
Messages to Bryan remembered Dave as a wonderful dad, a legend, a gentleman, a shipmate, and a man whose memory will continue to live on in the stories people share.
How incredibly moving. Sending very best wishes to you and your family.
I’m so sorry to hear this Bryan. Thinking of you
Condolences
I am so sorry Bryan xxx sending my love and thoughts xxx
Sorry to hear this, Bryan. Thinking of you xxx
Hugs 🤗
My best wishes to you and your family Bryan. 🌹Very sorry to hear about this.
Sorry for your loss Bryan, thinking of you at this sad time xx
Bry, I’m so sorry for your loss and I am thinking of you all at this difficult time. Sending all my love and hugs X
So sorry for your loss. 😢
So sorry to hear this, Bryan. Please accept my condolences 💐
Sending you all love, Bryan xxx
So sorry to hear this Bryan. Time is a healer and just savour the memories. Sending man hugs to you.
So sorry to hear this Bryan.
I’m sorry for your loss Bryan x
I am so so sorry for your loss, I’m incredibly sad to hear this, what a marvelous man, please pass my love to your mum ❤️ feeling so terribly sad for you all x
Sorry to read this Bryan. Sending lots of love to you all. Our families were intertwined at some really key times in our lives. 🩷
So sorry to hear this Bryan. Thinking of you, your Mum and family. Sending hugs.
Oh Bryan, I'm so, so sorry to hear this. He was such a lovely man and we have so many happy memories of him. Please pass on our love to your mum and the rest of the family. You were his world xx
You’ll always be loved Uncle Dave ❤️ thinking of you xx
Sorry for your loss x
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time 🙏💙🙏
Sending condolences to you and your family sir ❤️
Uncle Dave was such a wonderful man. Sending love and hugs to you all at this difficult time. 🖤
So sorry for your loss Bryan Avery, sending hugs x
My love goes to you and the family. ❤💔❤
Sorry for your loss, Bryan! Look after each other Xxxx
I am so sorry Bryan x
Thinking of you
So sorry Bryan. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time xx
So sad thinking of you all xx
So sorry for your loss. Gill and myself have many stories about your Dad. Biggest surprise is when I took him to Carrow Road, Norwich to see his beloved Blackburn. Dave knew this was hard as I hate Norwich, but to see a 2-0 win we both came away very happy.
Sorry to hear this Bryan! My thoughts are with you
Calm seas and peaceful rest when you meet the Pilot now you’ve crossed the bar. ⚓️❤️
Aww Bryan, Im so sorry. Sounds like he was a wonderful Dad and left you with a life time of great memories to look back on. Sending you a big hug and heart felt condolences ❤️❤️
Thinking of you and the family xx
I am so sorry for your loss Bryan.
So sorry for your loss
So sorry to hear this Bryan. Your Mum and Dad played a big part in alot of our lives. From tasting a rather special wedding cake through to watching your Dad and mine having proper chuckle at something on the poolside. Thoughts are with you z
My condolences to you and your family x
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. Xx
Sorry to hear of your loss Bryan, thoughts are with you and your family
Sending love Bryan 🩷
Everything u have written is so true. Ur dad Dave was a legend. For so many reasons. A proper dapper gent. Creative wonder. Heart of gold. A sense of humour like no other. Loved by many but not as much as by his lovely family. ❤️ We will never forget you Dave Avery ❤️ xx
Such a wonderful man, I’m so sorry to hear this news Bryan. Thinking of you and your mum and sending love xx
So very sorry to hear this Bryan. Have very fond memories of your lovely dad. Sending lots of love and hugs to you, your mum and all of your family ❤️
So sorry to read this Bryan. Sending all my love to you and you family xx
Sorry for your loss Bryan. Glad that you managed to be there xxx
Sorry to hear this Bryan! My thoughts are with you and your family.
My wonderful Uncle Dave a loving caring all round amazing man, who meant so much to us. We were so sad to hear the news this morning but he is at peace now and free of pain. Sending our love and condolences to you Bryan and to Auntie Hannah xx
Sorry to hear this Bryan x
Nothing can prepare you for the loss of a parent mate, treasure the happy memories. Thinking of you
Sorry to read this, thoughts are with you and your family
So sorry to read this Bryan, I have really fond memories of your parents, thoughts are with you
Sorry for your loss 😪
Sorry to hear about your lose
So sorry for your loss, thoughts are with you and your family xx
I'm so sorry to read this, Bryan Avery. Condolences to you and your family.
Sincere condolences. Big hugs to you and I’m so sorry my friend. Xxx
Bryan, I am so sorry, many happy memories of times spent with them many years ago. X
My condolences, Bryan. May your father rest in peace.
So sorry
So sorry to read your post Bryan. Sending you and your family condolences 💐. K
What a precious memory to hold on to Bryan. So sorry for your loss ❤️🙏. Love to you, your mum and all your family.
So sorry to hear this Bryan. My thoughts are with you and your family
My condolences to you and yours 🙏🏿
May he RIEP 🕊️ Sincere condolences
So sorry for your loss, Bryan. Sending all the love and strength xx
So sorry to hear! Take care!
So sorry to hear this, Bryan.
This was so sad but also so beautiful to read. My sincere condolences to you and your family Bryan!
Sorry to read about the passing of your dad. I remember fondly his visit to Koh Tao about 15 years ago and him telling me he made a wedding cake for some rather special people — and that he had to make two just in case of an accident. May he rest in peace and my thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
Mis condolences to you and your family Bryan. Descansa en paz Dave Avery!!!!
Sending love to you, your Mum and all the family.
May the Glory of God guides you through this difficult time.
My thoughts are with you and your family Bryan, may your dad's memory live on in your heart ❤️
Sorry for your loss, condolences to the family xx
What a lovely tribute Bryan. Look after Hannah.
My best wishes! Sorry for your loss
Sorry for your loss - thinking of you and yours x
I can understand how you feel and what you are going through. Please accept my condolences.
A big hug and our sincere condolences. What a fortune to be there in the last moments of your Dad's life. Your family were together and your Dad felt your mother's love. RIP 🙏
In our thoughts xx
Sending all of the love to you both 🩷🩷
Sorry to hear this Bryan.. best wishes to you and your family
Heartbreaking and yet perfect and beautiful at the same time. Hold onto all that love that can be felt through your post. Sending strength and peace to you and yours as well! ❤️
Thinking of you at this difficult time, hope you are ok xxx
I’ve known your dad for 60 years (HMS Eagle). Please pass on to Hannah and the rest of your family our sincerest condolences from my wife Linda (ex Jenny Wren) and myself, may he rest in eternal peace xxxx