David RICHARDS Obituary

RICHARDS, (DLTR)
David Leighton Thomas:
Dave slipped gently from us, at home, on 8th July 2018. In his 70th year. Devoted, loving and kind husband, father and Poppa to Beth, Gareth, Stuart, Sonny and Jake.
"Your beautiful voice is now silent … but we will hear you whisper to our hearts"
A funeral service will be held on Saturday 14 July at 12.00 noon at Hope Chapel, 142 Grey Street, Hamilton East, (plenty of parking available at rear - down driveway beside Pellows). Interment to follow at Hamilton East Cemetery. All communications to Richards Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247.

Published by Waikato Times from Jul. 10 to Jul. 12, 2018.

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August 5, 2018

Dave, you always saw the good, the potential in people and gave of your time freely, a helping hand and encouragement that often changed peoples lives. One of those lives was mine.
Thank you my friend- you will always be remembered.

Kennett & Karen McKnight

July 14, 2018

A very special man with a gentle generous soul . Jukebox Saturday night will never be the same again Leighton Thomas . Much love to Beth Gareth and Stuart xx

Murray Lindsay

July 12, 2018

I am dreadfully saddened by this news.

July 11, 2018

David Leighton Thomas Richards - a big name for a great man. Also known by other names.

At primary school he was 'Machine Gun' Richards appropriate as his dad was Canon Richards, Vicar at All Saints, Matamata.

At Secondary School and in the early stages of his DJ career he was 'Ravy Davy' Richards - a good talker.
In his maturer DJ years he was Leighton Thomas on Saturday Night Juke Box.


A good friend to many people who will be remembered for his caring heart.


Go well Dave.

Derrick and Dorothy Burke

July 11, 2018

in special memory of my big brother who was large in stature and large in sharing the love

Jen

July 11, 2018

My heart broke when I heard the news. I am thinking of you all. I will be there on Saturday. Dave was a father figure to me and I will always be grateful for the love and support your family showed to mine. Much love to Beth Gareth and Stuart xxx

Annette Gerrand

July 10, 2018

RICHARDS,
David Leighton Thomas:
Left us Sunday, July 8th. Aged 69. Beloved only brother of Gillian and Jenny, friend of Chris, Tim and John, and loved uncle of Sarah, Steve, Sam; Alison, Joanne and Louise and families.
"We will miss you, Dave"

July 13, 2018

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