David Ian (Santa) CARTER

17/02/1947 – 06/06/2025

Loving husband and soul mate of Shirley.

Devoted father, father-in-law and Pop of

Simon; Darren, Georgie and Corey, Hudson; Kylie and Doug.

*****

Family and friends of DAVID are invited to attend a Service at the

Eastern Park Chapel, 271 Raglan Parade, Warrnambool

on FRIDAY (June 13) commencing at 11.00am.

The cortège will leave at the conclusion of the Service for the Warrnambool Cemetery.

See webpage for livestream access or to leave tributes and condolences.

Funeral Notice

ServiceJune 13, 2025 - 11:00 am271 Raglan Parade Warrnambool, VIC View MapVenue: Eastern Park

Tributes

  1. Shirley, Simon, Darren and Kylie my thoughts are with you and all your family as you farewell David today and come to terms with his loss. He was always so kind and supportive to me and the Woodford School back in our time there. Love to you all.
    Helen Dixon

    Helen Dixon June 13, 2025
  2. To Shirley and family,

    David was always a kind and gentle man and ready for a chat. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. We hope you have many happy memories of him.

    Stephen & Helen Kelly.

    Helen Kelly June 12, 2025
  3. Thinking of you all.

    Daelene

    Daelene June 12, 2025
  4. Dear Simon,
    Thinking of you at this sad time.
    You will miss dad do much.
    From Greg (Cobden)

    Greg lyons June 10, 2025
  5. To Shirley and family. Thinking of you all and sending you strength at this sad time, the passing of David.
    Diane Riordon

    Diane Riordon June 10, 2025
  6. Our condolences to The Carter Family on the sad passing of David.
    We have fond memories of growing up at Woodford with David and his siblings and the fun times we had as next-door neighbours.
    The Lindsey Family

    BERNICE WOLFF June 9, 2025
  7. Shirley,Kylie,Darren and Simon our love and condolences at this very sad time.
    The many Great Memories that come flooding back spent with you and Dave are to many to list.Dave was a true Gentleman to all he meet and would go out of his way to help people.Dave was also a wonderful Publican at the old Criterion Hotel where we spent many a good year working together and from there across the road to the Warrnambool Club.Those days I will keep forever along with the friendship we forged thank you for everything you did for me.
    RIP Dave you will not be forgotten
    Gerard & Carol Fish❤️🌹

    Gerard June 9, 2025
  8. Thinking of all the Carter family at this sad time, along with his siblings and their partners.
    RIP David

    Gail Wonder June 7, 2025
  9. Our condolences to all the Carter family on the loss of David, a true gentleman.
    John & Helen Rykers

    Helen & John Rykers June 7, 2025
  10. Rest in peace David a good man and a good work mate.. speedy

    Stephen speed June 7, 2025
  11. Sending love and thoughts to Shirley, Simon, Darren , Kylie and families. Remembering David for his kindness and friendship.
    Vicki and The Jellie Girls xx

    Vicki Jellie June 7, 2025
  12. So sad, life’s true gentleman. Deepest sympathy to Shirley, Simon, Darren and Kylie.
    Jennie Trigg

    Jennie Trigg June 7, 2025
  13. david was a great workmate at warrnambool post office and he organised some great xmas parties

    keith walter mills June 7, 2025
  14. He was a very proud family man, and such a gentleman.thinking of you all at this sad time. Patricia LoRicco

    Patricia LoRicco June 7, 2025
  15. Such happy memories of a lovely man .Deepest Sympathy to Shirley,Simon Kylie and all the family at this sad time 💐
    Love Kev ,Rhonda and family.

    Kev Rhodes June 7, 2025
  16. Shirley,Simon,Darren and Kylie.
    Deepest sympathy on the loss of Dave.
    Many great memories….
    Love Goose and Wendy McDonald

    Wendy McDonald June 7, 2025
  17. Dear David such a talent wood worker , creating amazing pieces.
    To Shirley, Simon, Kylie and your family our sincere condolences to you all. We are truly saddened to learn of David’s passing.
    Kathy , Bevin and Kate Williamson.

    Kathy Williamson. June 6, 2025
  18. Shirley Kylie Simon and family we are thinking of you all on the very sad loss of Dave. He was a ripper bloke and a very loyal worker for Rhookie
    Love to you all
    Helen Rhookie and boys xxx

    Rhook Helen June 6, 2025
  19. Thinking of you Kylie at this sad time. Deepest sympathy to the Carter family

    Gerry June 6, 2025
  20. A lovely man, sympathy to his family 🌺

    Claire Noonan June 6, 2025
  21. Dearly loved son of Freda & Eric (both dec.)

    Much loved brother, brother-in-law & uncle of Alec & Joyce Carter, Heather & Ken Kincade, Dot & Peter Anderson & their families.

    Guyetts Funerals June 6, 2025