Twickenham Cycling Club are deeply saddened that our dear friend and cherished Club Chairman Dave Peck passed away as a result of injuries suffered from a fall whilst on a ride with clubmates from London-to-Paris. This event has caused great shock and distress to all our members and Dave's many friends in the wider cycling and skating communities and it will have a lasting impact on everyone who knew Dave as a friend, clubmate and colleague.
Dave had been a member of TCC for many years and in 2008 became Club Chairman, he wasn't particularly keen at first thinking that he wouldn't be very good at the job but happily we persuaded him to take it on and he grew into the idea and was a great Chairman. He provided encouragement and support for all members, new and old, expert and not so experienced, racing and sporting, and knew everyone in the Club by name. Dave was always thinking of new ideas for the Club to grow and nurture its members and his leadership will be sorely missed.
Funeral Details
Date & Time: Friday 8th July - 4pm
Crematorium: Mortlake Crematorium, Kew Meadow Parth, Richmond, TW9 4EN. http://www.mortlakecrematorium.org/
The ceremony will be conducted in the humanist tradition of celebrating Dave’s life as a person. There will be an opportunity for private prayers during the ceremony. Black dress is not desired, white and colour is preferred.
Wake: The Town Wharf, Isleworth, Swan Street, Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 6RJ (Parking in multi-storey car park on right hand side before reaching the Pub). For those who cannot make it to the Crematorium you will be very welcome to join us at the Wake any time from about 5.30pm/6pm.
Funeral Cortege: TCC Members are invited to take part in the funeral cortege on their bikes in Club Kit.
Riders will meet at the Clubroom at 2.15pm for a 2.30pm departure. Riders must confirm their attendance with Kevin Bird either via email to [email protected] or via the club facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117448331678112
There have been many tributes to Dave written in the Books of Condolence presented to his family and Sol and many posts on Facebook. The Facebook tributes are collected here.
One of the most poignant tributes is a poem written by Michael Keohane ...
Angels never come to earth,
At least that’s what you hear
So let me tell you of the ones
I met in recent years
In fact I've known him for some time,
But did not realise
To what extent his kindness went;
It quite escaped my eyes
If anyone’s in trouble
Or needs a helping hand
“Call on Dave” that’s what we did
We knew he'd understand
As for organising things
For pleasure or for fun
The outings and the trips he planned
Gave joy to everyone
So when they tell you angels never come to earth
Do not believe their lies
You need not look so very far
The truth’s before your eyes...
Tributes: Family flowers only for the funeral but donations to the Dave Peck Memorial Fund will be accepted as follows:
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