David DONALDSON Obituary

Sorry to see of David's recent passed ,my sincere condolences to his family and friends

Deepest sympathies to Marquerita & the Donaldson Family in the sad loss of David
Love & thoughts are with you all
George & Karen Dewes

Rest in peace david

Our condolences to all of the Donalson Family in the sad passing of David. Rest in Peace, Sue and Carl Nevin.

rest in peace David, oh some great memories and lessons
going way back....
the moccasins, the jandals, the mark 1, the tattoos and tears, watties, the crown hotel, tony Christy and more......
cheers

My thoughts and Love are with you at this time
Love Gayle.xxxx

Dear Marguerita, Victoria, Rachel, Anthony & extended families
Our sincere condolences in the passing of our cousin David, we have wonderful memories of his kindness his sense of humour, and his strength as he fought a long battle. Sending our love to each of you, unfortunately we are unable to attend David's service

Dave, you were a gem to work alongside on the gut table at Smithfield. Your passion was the S/Board radio and we enjoyed that music so much, to break the monotony of the task. Dawn and I send love to Marguerita and your family, thinking of you all at this stressful time, Peter/Zack and M.Dawn Rangi-Smith, Kia Kahu

From Denise , Hector ,NIcholas and Samuel McPherson
To Marguerita , Anthony , Victoria and Rachael and extended families.
David battled his illness from the beginning.
He had a wonderful sense of humour and always a positive approach to life and you will all have many wonderful memories. We are thinking of you at this very sad time .
Lots of love from Mcpherson Family

You leave a huge hole in in both our hearts little bother

My deepest sympathy to you Marquerita Victoria and family Thinking of you Ewa Wroblewski

To Marguerita and family, my sincere heartfelt condolences in the the sad passing of Dave. I recall working with him at Pareora in the Casings Department, many happy memories of him, and his infectious good humour. So sad, unfortunately, I will be unable to attend his service, but my love and thoughts will be with you all.
Love and kind regards
Tony Atwood

My sincere condolences to Dave's extended families with his recent passing. I was fortunate enough to have known him at both Pareora and Smithfield, a happy go lucky fella always smiling and up for a yarn and laugh! Treasure all the wonderful memories, another one gone way too soon
Sorry I am unable to attend Daves service.

Love and Regards John Reid Christchurch

I am so sorry for your loss Donaldson Family. Every time I seen Dave he was always so friendly. I am thinking of you all and hoping that you will find peace in the treasured memories you have.

To Marguerita and Family so sorry to hear about David, Our Deepest Sympathy to you all Sharon & Gavin

Sorry for your loss of a kind and gentle man.we had so many laughs at Smithfield and I have lost a great mate and my Friday after work ,drinks buddy. Thinking of you all during this sad time.
Paul and Ruth Lockley

So sorry to hear of your loss.To all the Donaldson family our condolences to you .Dave always had a smile and a chat on hand .They say time heals but you never forget.

so very sad to read that Dave has passed. thinking of all the Donaldson family at this very sad time,
Evy & Phill Lawrence.

From one Smithfield worker to another- A great man was Dave, liked by many & always carried a big smile on his face.
Biggest love and strength to the Donaldson family in this very sad time xx (especially you Rach x)

Son of the late Dave and Jean. Passed away on October 27, 2025, after a long battle. Will be missed terribly by his sisters, brother and in-laws Lyn and Tom, Maurice and Liz, Marilyn and Graham, Shirley and Trev, Carol and Lindsay, Debbie, and nieces and nephews.
Forever in our Hearts