SWAIN, David John
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Beloved husband of Leanne. Proud father of Jack and Cassie, Lachlan and Courtney, and Olivia. Bestest Poppy of Isla, Lucy and Billy.
Loved and loving only son of Jenny and (the late) John. Much loved Brother to Tracey, Lisa, Kate and Tim. Uncle to Makaya, Sarah and Emery, Marley and Leo, Noah, Baxter, Archer.
Doing what he loved best, riding his motorbike with mates.
Funeral Notice
Service: Friday November 3, 2023A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. David John Swain will be held at the Apollo Bay Leisure Centre, Costin Street, Apollo Bay on Friday, November 3, 2023 commencing at 11:30 am.
In accordance with family wishes, David will be privately cremated.
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So very saddened to hear the news of David’s passing.
We first met over 40 years ago when as teenagers we started trade school together as Ag apprentices.
Our visit to David’s farm a highlight of our 3 years together.
Will miss catching up to talk about the Otways, Horden Vale & farming.
An Otway’s gentleman to the core, gone but he will be remembered.
My condolences to Leanne, the children and the rest of the Swain family. -
Our heartfelt sympathy to Leanne Jack Lachlan Olivia and all families on the passing of David .Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Treasure the memories RIP David 🌹
Maxine and Alan Walters -
Dear Leanne, Jack , Lachlan, Olivia and the extended Swain families
We are so saddened and shocked to hear of the tragic passing of David. He was truly an amazing man who was loved by all that knew him. Great memories that will never be forgotten.
Our deepest sympathies to Leanne and all the family.
Mark and Denise Prascevic -
My condolences to the family.
Dave was one of the first people who welcomed me to the valley . Believe me that meant a lot .
Will all ways be in my thoughts. X -
Sincere condolences to David’s family. I know how much he was cherished. He was such a large part of the Otways, and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Thinking of you all at this difficult time X
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I only knew Dave for 8 years during the times we took school camps to his property. He was always amazing and so accomodating. Loved chatting to him and his late father John on all things farming in the district. A true gentleman and such a big part of the tight community he lived. I will never forget the day he took on a bull in the yards with his quad bike. Dave 1 – Bull 0. “You will be missed by so many big fella 💕”My condolences to Leanne and the rest of the family.
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I was lucky enough to meet you on our Cape York adventure on our motorbikes. I have great memories that I will never forget mate rest in peace. Deepest sympathy to Leanne and family.
From Mark Egan -
We are so sad to hear about David, we will always remember him and his happy and welcoming way.
He was always so kind and ready for a chat.
Leanne, Jack, Lachlan & Olivia & Jenny we send our love and support to your beautiful family. XXFrom, George, Lee-Anne & Matthew McDougall.
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To Leanne and family sorry to hear about the passing of David. Remembered from all the times going there delivering fertiliser, hay and picking up the wool. Always a gentleman and a good organised and friendly. From Phil and Judy Forssman ( McKay transport)
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Our heartfelt sympathy Leanne and Jenny and families on the loss of David. He will be sadly missed. Love from Bev Armistead and family.
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Dear Leanne and family
We were so sorry to hear of your sudden loss of David. We are thinking of you at this difficult and sad time.
Love Colin and Jenny Matthews and family.xx -
Unfortunately my family and I are unable to attend my nephew David’s funeral, we are beyond sorrow at David’s sudden and tragic passing. David was my godson and will always be remembered by our family for his love of life, family and for being there when needed. David had a mischievous nature and could be relied upon to be the life and soul of any gathering, we always remember his wedding to Leanne as different but beautiful and happy especially the reception at the Gellibrand Hall. Our thoughts and love are with Leanne and her family and also with his Mother Jenny, sisters Tracey, Lisa and Kate.
David goodbye from all of us, you are now in the arms of angels, we that are left are comforted by knowing you were greatly loved by all.
Forever in our thoughts, Aunty Glenda, Uncle Mervyn and Cousins John,Peter and Jeanette -
We were so sad to hear of Dave’s passing. He was one of the generous gentleman of the cape. From great conversation to helping school kids navigating bushwalks, anyway he could help he would.
We will miss him.
Our thoughts are with Leanne and the familyJohn Lindros
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Our deepest sympathy to dear Leanne , Jenny and family . So saddened to receive the phone call of the tragic accident . On our visits to dear John and Jenny’s , my dear cousin John would proudly talk about what he and David were doing on the farm . Regrettably we can ‘t make the funeral but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time .
Cheryl and Greg Fitzpatrick ( Bendigo ) -
My heart felt sympathy to Leanne and your family on the tragic loss of David.
Fond regards, Julia Holohan. -
Dear Leanne , Jack, Lachy , Olivia, Jen and family and dear friends.
Our family is saddened and shocked by David’s recent passing.
I know there are no words to say other than we will always have fond memories and never forget his generous and happy nature.
With all our love and thoughts
Sue Ladewig,Molly, Jim and Isabelle Abraham xo -
To Leanne, Jack, Lachlan, Olivia, Jenny and all the family. We are thinking of you at this very sad time💞 and like everyone were shocked at David’s passing. He was always up for a chat, laugh, a great guy and family man.
Jenny, Lee, Billy and Meg Bryant xxx
(Sorry unfortunately I am away and unable to attend so hugs from me here🙏 – Jenny) -
So sad to hear this terrible news for you all.
David had left you all with a lot of precious memories and he will never be forgotten. Always a lovely smile even when he was a little boy. Thinking of you Leanne and sending hugs 💕💕 -
Jenny, Leanne, Jack Lachlan, Olivia and Family,
Sending our Deepest Sympathy on the shock passing of your beloved David.
David was a very kind and caring individual.
The kids have fond memories of him driving the School bus run out Hordern vale and playing AC/DC “TNT”
Sending my Love and Thoughts to you All at this sad time.Delia and Family x
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Dear Jenny, Leeanne and your families,
We were deeply shocked and saddened by the news of David’s accident.
He has always been a big part of our Otway community.
From being at school with our family to bus driver and cleaner we knew him well.
My best memories are of a big wave from him as we often passed as I was on my way to golf.
Our sincere sympathy to you all from Laurie and Jan Shaw and family xxxx. -
I was fortunate enough to have the pleasure of enjoying David’s company & companionship on 2 occasions with our bike trips across the Simpson Desert & to Cape York – and the good old DR did them both on the same rear sprocket be it 10 Years apart!
He was always good for a yarn & was a wealth of knowledge. I’m sure he will be greatly missed within the community he lived & worked.
R.I.P mate and enjoy those long rides in the sky.
Deepest sympathy to Leanne and family -
To Leanne, Jack, Olivia, Lachlan and all the Swain family. We were very saddened to hear of David’s passing he was a very kind and caring man, always a big smile and ready for a chat. He will be sadly missed by many. Our deepest condolences to you , all his family and the many friends he leaves behind. Luv Peter, and Sue Coutts and family.
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Dear Leanne and Jenny, We were shocked and saddened to hear of David’s untimely passing. As you are probably aware, we are now living in Texas and not able to attend his funeral. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathy,
Ron and Emma Stewart -
Dear Leanne, Jenny, Jack, Lachlan, Olivia, Tracey, Lisa, Kate and families,
We are sending our heartfelt sympathy to you at this devastating time with the loss of dear David. We were so lucky to have 7 years in Hordern Vale with David and Leanne next door. Our children loved the bus rides with David and we felt so blessed to have such a kind friend taking them to and from school every day. David was such an entertaining and funny man. His passing will a great loss to the community. He gathered everyone together to renovate Hordern Vale Hall, he was a big part of our Christmas celebrations and of course his presence in the childhoods of all the children in the area was strong and inspirational. David was the last person I spoke to when we left the Otways for W.A. during Covid. He came to say goodbye and I am so grateful for that hour or so of a conversation filled with banter and laughter, catching up on our families and remembering our time in Hordern Vale.
Thank you David for all the happy memories.
With love to all of David’s beautiful, loving and beloved family,
Annabel, Martin, Katie, Eleanor and James Tunley
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