05/05/1949 – 18/10/2025

Aged 76 years

Passed away peacefully at Belfast House, Port Fairy.

Loved and loving father of Scott.

Loved and loving son of Park and Bridgie.

Loved brother of Daryl and Susan (Mrs D. Ryan).

Brother-in-law of Debbie and Daryl.

Respected uncle of Ryan, Sean, Erin, William, Patrick and their families.

R.I.P. Dave

*****
David’s wishes were for a private farewell.

Tributes

1. Condolences to Daryl and Susan, and families. at this sad time.
   RIP David. Liz Byron

   Liz Byron

   October 30, 2025 3:29 pm

2. Saddened to hear of the loss of my school bus mate and card playing tutor, his sense of humour helped enormously in brightening the daily trip to Warrnambool and back. David was my first surf club patrol captain. Condolences to all family members. RIP David.

   Wayne Lucas

   October 28, 2025 9:54 pm

3. Our thoughts are with you Susan Daryl , Will , Patrick and The Fitzgibbon Family at this sad time
   Sue ,Emma and Jed Miller

   Sue Miller

   October 25, 2025 9:26 pm

4. Our thoughts are with you Susan, Daryl and families on the passing of David. Peacefully resting at home in Port Fairy Brian & Kerry

   Kerry Fitzgibbon

   October 25, 2025 4:24 pm

5. Many fond memories of good times spent together both in Port Fairy and Melbourne. Good bloke and good mate. Rest easy.

   Bruce Rosel

   October 25, 2025 2:58 pm

6. My mate, my Melbourne flatmate for so many years. So many great memories of the stuff we got up to. RIP Fitzy

   Geoff Ridgeway

   October 25, 2025 1:13 pm

7. RIP David. Thinking of you Daryl Sue and family.

   Colleen Quinn

   October 23, 2025 1:52 pm

8. Many wonderful and fun times, as we worked along side each other at AHAS, Fern Tree Gully. Always expressing his love for his special son Scott. Our thoughts and condolences are with Scott and his family and friends. Pauline and Ross Spiers.

   Pauline Spiers

   October 22, 2025 5:14 am

9. Condolences to the family. Scott- your dad was so very proud of you and everything you’ve learned along did. You were the sparkle in his eyes and the reason he smiled. A funny man with a heart of gold and a work ethic like no other. RIP Dave

   Lisa Peters

   October 21, 2025 10:39 pm

10. Condolences to Daryl and Susan. Fond memories of times in Wishart St and Orrong Rd. RIP

    Ashley Ross

    October 21, 2025 6:13 pm

11. So sorry to hear this sad news. Condolences to Scott, my thoughts are with you. Jan Gosden

    Jan Gosden

    October 21, 2025 5:25 pm

12. RIP David. Fond memories of our teenage years and your surf club days.

    Lyn And Allan Brown

    October 20, 2025 5:14 pm