VALE - David W. Twiss - 6th MOBI Intake - January '59...

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VALE - David W. Twiss - 6th MOBI Intake - January '59...

Post by Hippy Chippy »

G'day All,

Unfortunately it is my unfortunate job to inform you that Dave Twiss passed away early this morning from complications of having 2 brain tumours, asbestosis, & a secondary cancer in his spine.

Jeff & Jackie Hinson & myself travelled to Bunderberg yesterday & spoke with Dave for a couple of hours, true to form Navy Davy was a gentleman to the end. Dave knew what was happening & everything had been planned.

When we arrived back at Jeff's place in Hervey Bay, Jeff received a call from Dave where he (Dave) matter of factley told him that "I am going tonight or tomorrow & I wanted to say good bye cobber". I spoke to Dave after Jeff & he wanted me to tell all his mates that he loved them like brothers. As you can imagine I had a tear in my eye after hearing those words.

Dave first entered Pussers as an apprentice, he didn't finish his apprenticeship, but later on he entered as a direct entry, Dave rose to the dizzy heights of Lieutenant Commander & as he resigned his commission, his 3 strips arrived be he never got to wear them.

I will promulgate funeral details when known.

Farewell Dave, you have done your time in hell & now you go to a better place for your reward(s).

Kerry Kerr (Webmaster - Navy Stokers)
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Post by BC »

Very sorry to hear of Choofa's passing.

He definitely had steam in his arteries.

Rest your oars Dave.
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Post by Peter Weyling »

Damm!! Sad news indeed......Dave was on the same SGCE Course in Leeuwin as me.
If heaven is where all the old steam trains go.....he'll be in his element.
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Post by Pony »

Sad to hear. Dave was quite a character and will be missed.

Rest easy Dave, fair winds and following seas (with a good head of steam).
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Post by tafmo »

Very sad to hear of Dave's passing. The last time I saw him was at Bob Sykes' funeral....we seem to be bouncing from funeral to funeral these days.... and all passing far too young... :tear: :tear: :tear: :tear:

Fair winds and smooth seas Dave...RIP
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Post by BC »

Just a slight correction with Kerry Kerr's post.

Dave didn't rejoin as a DET, he would have left Nirimba and went to General Entry and thenbecame a Mech. I first met Choofa on Sydney and he was a Mech along with the likes of Garry Paton, Les Bush and Garry Jackson.
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Post by Mick Hamilton »

Yeah that's right Brian, he started in the 6th and passed out with the 26th.

One of the most genuine blokes I ever met.
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Post by Kerry Kerr »

BC wrote:Just a slight correction with Kerry Kerr's post.

Dave didn't rejoin as a DET, he would have left Nirimba and went to General Entry and thenbecame a Mech. I first met Choofa on Sydney and he was a Mech along with the likes of Garry Paton, Les Bush and Garry Jackson.

Yes I buggered up & after I sent the email Tiny Johnson was only too pleased to correct me.
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Post by BC »

Not a problem Kerry, it was only a minor slip and all those who new Dave won't mind. :wink:
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Post by Hippy Chippy »

Dave's funeral will be held on Saturday 5th August at 09.30, the service will be held at the Holy Rosary Church, Cnr. Barolin & Woongarra Streets Bundaberg.
The wake will be at the Tattersalls Hotel, Cnr George & Walla Streets Bundaberg.

Please distribute to those that might want to know.

Regards
Kerry

P.S. Sorry everyone, I had the right day for Dave's funeral but the wrong date, it should read Saturday 4th August not the 5th.
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