David Stuart Calver (17 May 1939 - 20 Jan 2025)

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Chislehurst Commons - Reg charity number 1028121

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St Nicholas Church Church Lane Chislehurst BR7 5PE
Date
26th Feb 2025
Time
2pm
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The Bull Bull Lane Chislehurst BR7 6NR
Date
26th Feb 2025
Time
3pm

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In loving memory of David Calver who sadly passed away on 20th January 2025.

David was born in Wandsworth, London, the only child of Kathleen and Eric Calver. He was educated at the City of London School where he was a keen sportsman being part of the athletics, rugby, cricket and hockey teams. In his final years at the school he was very proud to be appointed as a school prefect.

David married Brenda on 25th July 1964 and they celebrated their momentous 60th wedding anniversary last year. They moved to their first house (which they actually had a major part in building themselves) in Meopham, Kent.

David was a real family man. He has three children - Andrew, Katherine and Peter and two grandchildren, Cerys and Dan who he loved dearly.

David was always very interested in all things mechanical and scientific. And after leaving school and doing his apprenticeship, he gained his qualifications as a chemical engineer. He pursued this profession as a lifelong career, with a major part of it working as a technical sales service rep for Hercules Powder Company supplying chemicals to the paper making industry.

David's interests and hobbies were varied including gardening, building model railways, history, astronomy, travel, sport, volunteering and supporting various charitable organisations such as the Chislehurst Society, Friends of the Chislehurst Commons, Gwent Wildlife Trust and The National Trust.

David loved travelling in Europe and was a good linguist, especially in the French language after having done an exchange arranged by his school with Bernard, eldest son of the Baerd family in Paris. They became lifelong friends. He always made a point of regularly keeping in touch with our relatives in Austria, South Africa, America and Brazil and continued to make many new friends through his work with Hercules and his family travels in the UK and Europe.

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VANESSA CONNELL wrote

Our sincere condolences to the Calver family at this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you all. Remember the good times. Much love, Vanessa, Richard and Phil

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Graham Melmoth donated £100 in memory of David

I have known David since our schooldays at City of London, thus Jenny and I are so sad to hear of David's passing and our hearts go out to Brenda, to his three children and indeed to all the family. But he is at peace now, after what we gather was a very difficult time for him and for everyone who loved him. With our deep sympathy and sincere condolences.

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  • That's a wonderful photo - thanks Aysin.

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Weekend at Cliveden NT

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Ladies Night Dinner

Ladies Night Dinner

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Anniversary Party

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Ayfer Akin wrote

So sorry to hear the news about David. My heartfelt condolences to Brenda, Kathy, Andrew, Peter and the rest of the family. I will always remember our wonderful time together when I was in England. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sending love and hugs from Istanbul.

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Kay, Graeme, Nicola, Kiera and Elliot Barclay donated £50 in memory of David
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A Hercules reunion.With David are Eddie, Chris and Andrew. Remembering the good times. The three of us with white aprons were all born on the same day of the month: 17th May. An amazing coincidence forming a life long bond.

A Hercules reunion.With David are Eddie, Chris and Andrew. Remembering the good times. The three of us with white aprons were all born on the same day of the month: 17th May. An amazing coincidence forming a life long bond.

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Uncle David and Auntie Brenda’s trip to Florida in 2016.  We miss and love you David.  Blessings to your beautiful soul as you continue to watch over Brenda.  Linda

Uncle David and Auntie Brenda’s trip to Florida in 2016. We miss and love you David. Blessings to your beautiful soul as you continue to watch over Brenda. Linda

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