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CARTER, David Ian (Santa)


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.

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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


Service

Friday June 13, 2025, 11:00am

Cemetery location

Warrnambool Cemetery, Otway Road, Warrnambool

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  1. Thinking of you Shirley. I was so sorry to hear about David. Hope to see you one day soon xx

    Margaret Nicolson

    June 15, 2025 12:27 pm

  2. Dave you were a great mate. Love Maureen, Paddy Kavanagh. Cate Hocking x

    Cate Hocking

    June 14, 2025 11:33 am

  3. All my condolence to the carter. Family

    Robert Smith

    June 14, 2025 7:56 am

  4. 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 10:05 am

  5. 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 9:42 am

  6. Thinking of you all.

    Daelene

    Daelene

    June 12, 2025 8:25 am

  7. Dear Simon,
    Thinking of you at this sad time.
    You will miss dad do much.
    From Greg (Cobden)

    Greg Lyons

    June 10, 2025 8:40 pm

  8. 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 1:50 pm

  9. 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 09, 2025 9:51 pm

  10. 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 09, 2025 7:46 pm

  11. Thinking of all the Carter family at this sad time, along with his siblings and their partners.
    RIP David

    Gail Wonder

    June 07, 2025 10:07 pm

  12. Our condolences to all the Carter family on the loss of David, a true gentleman.
    John & Helen Rykers

    Helen & John Rykers

    June 07, 2025 7:45 pm

  13. Rest in peace David a good man and a good work mate.. speedy

    Stephen Speed

    June 07, 2025 5:31 pm

  14. 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 07, 2025 4:49 pm

  15. So sad, life's true gentleman. Deepest sympathy to Shirley, Simon, Darren and Kylie.
    Jennie Trigg

    Jennie Trigg

    June 07, 2025 12:45 pm

  16. david was a great workmate at warrnambool post office and he organised some great xmas parties

    Keith Walter Mills

    June 07, 2025 12:18 pm

  17. He was a very proud family man, and such a gentleman.thinking of you all at this sad time. Patricia LoRicco

    Patricia LoRicco

    June 07, 2025 12:11 pm

  18. 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 07, 2025 10:43 am

  19. Shirley,Simon,Darren and Kylie.
    Deepest sympathy on the loss of Dave.
    Many great memories....
    Love Goose and Wendy McDonald

    Wendy McDonald

    June 07, 2025 10:39 am

  20. 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 06, 2025 10:29 pm

  21. 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 06, 2025 6:03 pm

  22. Thinking of you Kylie at this sad time. Deepest sympathy to the Carter family

    Gerry

    June 06, 2025 5:51 pm

  23. A lovely man, sympathy to his family 🌺

    Claire Noonan

    June 06, 2025 5:41 pm

  24. 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 06, 2025 5:06 pm