Dave sadly passed away yesterday [2/3/22] after a short spell in hospital. He will be greatly missed by Chester members. Our thoughts are with his wife Laura and family.
He joined our Chester club a decade or so ago as part of a mostly Liverpool-based team seeking new challenges. Along with captain John Carleton who he had known since school days in Birmingham he was part of a team which scored many league and cup successes. I was fortunate to share in some of the cup successes but unlucky to have to face such a formidable opponent in our games when playing for competing Chester league teams.
Off the board he helped inspire some of our strongest ever junior players. He was also a great help in some of the club administration. The funeral is to take place at Allerton Crematorium at 3pm on March 17th.
— Phil Crocker
Follow this link to read a full eulogy from John Carleton on the Chester Chess Club website