Arrangements for the funeral of David Pardoe
Thursday 29th October 2020 12.30pm
Westall Park Natural Burial Ground
David’s family will be attending a ceremony at Westall Park on 29th October to say goodbye to him.
Sadly due to the current coronavirus pandemic, funeral attendance is being limited, so the service is by invite only.
Here is a link to a memory book for those who are unable to attend, and please feel free to leave any messages at the bottom of this page. (Please note messages are moderated so do not go live immediately)
Westall Park
For those attending the funeral: Please arrive 12.15 for 12.30 start.
Please feel free to wear whatever makes you comfortable – although if you can, please add a splash of colour.
Westall Park is a rural outdoors venue, so please come dressed for the weather with sturdy shoes and umbrellas if necessary.
Tea, coffee and cakes will be available after the ceremony.
Address: Holberrow Green, Redditch B96 6JY
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Due to the tragic circumstances surrounding Dave’s death, it is not known whether any provision had been made for a funeral. Dave lived an unconventional and very humble lifestyle. If he did have any savings, they would have probably been with him at the time of death.
The funeral and burial costs are £4815.50. Please do not send flowers, but give as generously as possible, so that together we can cover these costs. The account details for Laura, Dave’s eldest daughter, are:
Laura Pardoe, A/c no 36074551, Sort code 60-12-51
Please add reference “SuperDave”. Any surplus raised will be divided equally between Laura, and Dave’s other two children, Finn and Sisi.
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Thank you everyone out there who has sent cards, left flowers or written comments on the Facebook group. Dad touched the lives of so many and it is lovely to have all your support. It’s unfortunate that numbers at the funeral have to be restricted – Dad would have loved to see you all there, but we know you’ll be there in spirit.
Sad to hear this. Dave was a great man and a good friend when we were in touch in the 1980’s. Our love and best wishes to the family and enjoy your next adventure Super Dave
The world is certainly a less colourful place for Dave’s passing. I have so many memories of Dave that still make me smile. It’s difficult to come to terms with him being gone. There were very few people I’d have trusted to look after my best friend Brian but Dave and Bodger did a sterling job. Brian loved Dave’s fabulously hot curries. You’re definitely one person I’ll never forget.
My deepest condolences to all of Dave’s family and friends.
Such a beautiful man. I’m so sad to have lost him. So sorry Laura, Sisi and Finnie. I’m heartbroken for you, for myself and for all who knew and loved him.
My sincere condolences. It is such sad news to hear of Dave’s passing, we had some real fun together back in the 80’s. I have very fond memories of him and the time I spent with him.
We only knew you for a relatively short time, but ‘character’ just about covers it.
Cheeky, playful, worldly wise, family orientated, proud, private and dare I say infuriating at times, but only because you wanted everything done the best you could. You will certainly be missed and never replaced.
Our deepest sympathies to the family and everyone who had a connection with you Dave – tragically taken – sleep well now.
Gary Harte, Lyons boat yard (Dave through my eyes).
We have had the pleasure of Dave’s company at the boatyard for 20 years! With all the trials and tribulations that come with working on narrowboats, Dave would tackle each individual job and express his concern as it being “a tricky business” but then would go in head first, literally down into engine bays (enabled by his passion for keeping fit through his yoga) and our customers would be left with a first class job and sometimes a smiley face in a bit of weld somewhere in his work! ?? Dave was a hero to many as through his work it meant that our boating customers could carry on with there own journeys cruising the cut and going on life’s adventures. He was appreciated by many a boater and he was meticulous in his work!
Dave led quite a basic lifestyle not wanting for much, if you ever asked him what he had for lunch the reply would be a pickled onion or a couple of radishes ( such a great dry sense of humour).
Dave you are going to be deeply missed by us all at Lyons Boatyard but you will never be forgotten as you have made your mark on every section of the boatyard and so many boats on the canal network, you will always be with us! Time to rest now.
Dave Pardoe.
So David! I have known you for 20 years. I met you at Lyons Boatyard when I bought into the business. When I first met you I thought you were a nice bloke but couldn’t really see how this was going to work. You were as new to this as much as I was and so I guess we were on the same journey.
We have together, experienced many different scenarios on the boatyard, but we have always tackled each one in the dutiful way that we do, you at your end of the yard and me at mine. There were many times when I would help you and you would help me and we always seemed to work that way! It was never a case of I was your boss and you were working for me, we were always equal in my eyes. I will never forget how loyal you were to me when I was dealing with a not so good business partner who tried to bankrupt the business behind my back and you came and told me what he was doing, I will always thank you for that.
Our time together on the boatyard has been eventful, between us we have taken on many challenges but have always managed to achieve the end goal and got people on their way and happy with the work we have carried out on their boats. Of course that was more you than me, I was just your assistant!
When Gary joined us on the boatyard I was grateful to be able to hand over some of the responsibilities to him, I know that Gary had a lot of respect for you and appreciated the work that you did, the challenges that you had to endure and the cold winters you worked through to get the jobs done. When I look back to when I first met you and thinking about you now, I thank you for the years of service that you put into Lyons and without you, that boatyard would have been so much less than it is now. There will never be another you, I’m not sure how we will ever manage without you, you were a major part of the Lyons Boatyard I ever knew.
Anyway, the only way I can deal with this now is to know that you’re not in pain with you foot anymore and that you are reunited with your lovely dogs Pikey and Bullet and all the lovely cats you have adopted over the years.
You will always be with us, never forgotten!
Not just a tragic loss to his family and friends, but also among the ever dwindling numbers of people who actually know how stuff works – and who want to fix it right.
My utmost sympathy to his family and close friends at this time.
Go easy Dave and don’t forget to take a big pair of stilsons and a decent sized hammer with you!
Dave you will be greatly missed by me and my doggie…such a nice man to talk to at the end of my walk..I just wanted to put my arms round your daughter the other day just to stop her tears.as promised flowers were left..May you rest in peace
Dave was a lovely caring man and a friend to everyone it’s difficult not seeing him in his workshop life doesn’t seem the same we all miss him he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him RIP Dave deepest sympathy to his family and friends xxx
If Dave had not pulled up on his motorcycle 40 years ago to say “Hi” to a bunch of students working on their own bikes, I and many others would not have the memories that we have of a great man…..and I for one have had a far more colourful life than expected because of that fateful day.
I will miss you my friend.
It was the hardest news ever hearing of Daves accident. The world just seemed that bit nicer knowing he was in it. I remember with great fondness the years we spent in the early eighties, just having fun and adventures. Happy days.
Is it me or does Dave look younger as the years go by, maybe the radish and pickled onion diet is the secret, must try that one. It was comforting to hear from Lyons yard that Dave enjoyed his work, so many of get stuck in jobs we hate.
My condolences to Dave’s family and especially Laura, Dave will live on in his children and his children’s children.
Goodbye SuperDave, see you on the other side.
Elaine Hyde aka Laney.
Dearest SupaDave,
You touched & enriched so many lives, you will be sadly missed but always remembered with great affection.
With much love to your family and friends,
Rest in peace xxx
Rest easy Dave, much love to you and your family on this sad day. Donation made x
It’s hard to accept someone full of life is gone in the blink of an eye. I have fantastic memories of the times we shared, the adventures, the silliness, even the hard times we went through together. Dave was a top bloke and the world is poorer for him not being in it. Sincerest condolences to his children, his family and those who were lucky enough to enjoy his company in recent years. Rest well Dave.
We only met Dave just over a year ago, but he was an immense help in out move onto our narrowboat. He always had advice, which we sorely needed lots of, and the work he did on our boat was always done well.
He was the sort of person that would always offer help and advice whatever the problem.
Condolences to his family, friends and work colleagues.
My condolences to Dave’s family. I have so many happy memories of time spent in the eighties into the nineties, thankfully many photos as well. Dave lent me a CG125 and the only time I ever saw him annoyed was when I accidentally pulled a wheelie and he fell off the back.
A tragic loss of such a unique lovely man.
Rest in peace Dave xx
Just found about Dave’s tragic death, today at the boatyard. I was shocked and saddened. Dave got me out of many difficulties with both my boats – he really did know how things worked. I wouldn’t have sold my first boat if it wasn’t for his genius. There’s a picture on this site of Dave on top of my boat while the boat is being craned into the water. What I remember most of this remarkable man is conversations about classical literature while the sound of opera boomed out of his workshop. Rest in peace, Dave.
Ive only just found out about Dave, he was a lovely kind man who I will miss.My son Miles used to enjoy visiting the old place he lived in Smethwick and getting covered in oil! Lasting memory for me is the funny face plates of food he used to create for Laura out of sausages and mash. Xxxx
I am David’s uncle, I heard with dis-blief of his tragic death. I knew him as a nephew growing up in a difficult world. He found his niche in the boat mending business and liked what he did. He was offered another work world with his own family but preferred to stay with the boat mending business. I shall sadly miss you David and that you will find peace for evermore where ever you are. Only God knows. So for ever and ever farewell, unless we do meet again, when we shall truly smile.
voya con Deus… your uncle Peter Pardoe.