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David John "Clever Dave" FAIRCLOUGH

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Betts Funeral Services Limited

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Timaru, Canterbury

David FAIRCLOUGH Obituary

Tragically, as the result of a farm accident, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, aged 43. Loved husband and best friend of Bonnie, Best dad in the world to Kate, Bella, and Lucy. Son of Peter and the late Yvonne. Loved brother of Tim, and Viv. Loved nephew of Bill, Fran, and the late Helen. A loved cousin, and loved son-in-law of Maree and Kevin Christey. A loved mate to so many.
A celebration of Dave's life will be held at the Caroline Bay Hall, on Friday, January 23, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Fairlie Fire Brigade would be appreciated and can be left at the service. A livestream is available, please contact Betts Funeral Services. Messages to the Fairclough Family, C/- PO Box, 772, Timaru 7940.

"So many adventures had, and Dave's memory will live on in all the adventures to come."


Published by Timaru Herald on Jan. 21, 2026.

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Claire Hargest-Slade

February 2, 2026

Bonnie, I was incredibly sorry to hear of David´s death today.I knew he would be an incredible father, and his memory will be a blessing for ever. I was a student midwife with your family in 2019. Sending my heartfelt condolences.
Kindest regards
Claire

Don & Susan Seath

January 27, 2026

Dear Bonnie & the Fairclough family,
Our sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your beloved David. Sending our love from Susan & Don Seath ex Dromara

yvonne boyes

January 24, 2026

Thinking of you at this time in your life. Sincere thoughts to you

We knew David as part of Hamilton St. Paul´s rowing crew
A lovely gentle young man and a great team member.

Hayley & Miloslav (Playgroup)

January 23, 2026

Dear Bonnie and family, we are so incredibly sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Please know that we are thinking of you and your children during this difficult time. Wishing you peace and strength xo

Martha Robb

January 22, 2026

It was very tragic and sad news to learn of David's passing. I remember David as a fun loving boy of around 11 years old, when I visited New Zealand from Ireland in July 1993. Sending my deepest sympathy to David's family at this time. Martha Robb, Northern Ireland.

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January 22, 2026

Kevin Christie (Mossburn)

January 21, 2026

Marg and I and Rachel,Richard, and Andrew, pass on our deepest sympathy, very, very saddened by the news of Dave's accident, we all have great memories of you Bonnie shareing time and outing's with our kids and (the late Vonnie) Also thinking of you Kevin and Maree at this tragic time. With much sympathy and kindest regards Kevin and Margaret Christie,#2

Rachel (Christie) from the Mossburn Christies

January 21, 2026

Bonnie (and family) Im so sorry to hear of this devastating loss. Sending all my love your way x

Margaret THOMAS

January 21, 2026

Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Rob Marg & Jonny

Dad

January 21, 2026

....at about 8 or 9 he pestered me for a motorbike... Tim had to wait till he was way older, but I gave in and gave him a honda 90 I was not able to make run....figured I was safe and he would TOO.

minutes later he was ripping about on it.

I have missed you son, may God be with you.....

George Scott (Big Steel Sheds, Australia)

January 21, 2026

I dealt with Dave extensively over the phone regarding his shed project. He would've started building within days and he was very excited about it all. So sorry to hear of Dave's passing, he was such a good bloke. Even though I never met him in person, I could tell how smart and enthusiastic he was about farming and life in general. RIP

lyndon esler

January 21, 2026

bonnie and kids so sad to hear of your loss from the esler family and Wayne an sue (wheelie bin driver )

Bernie Woodman

January 21, 2026

To Bonnie, Kate, Bella, Lucy and all who knew and loved Dave so much. Sending our deepest condolences and love. From Aunty Bernadine, Uncle Gerry, cousin Heather and Mustafa Abbas and the extended Woodman and Abbas families. London, UK.

Don Wilson

January 21, 2026

I was so sorry to hear this tragic news and pass on my heartfelt condolences.

Tony Williams

January 21, 2026

My deepest condolences to Dave's family . I have been dealing with Dave for the last 7 years selling him galv pipe cut to size from United Steel . He was so easy to deal with nothing was ever a problem . I know he will be deeply missed .

Bryce Ede

January 21, 2026

RIP Dave, larger than life and energy of three people. Condolences to Bonnie and Girls. Love and Prayers from the Whitehall Edes

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