Dave Rees (15 Jan 1936 - 30 Mar 2026)
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In loving memory of Dave Rees who sadly passed away on 30th March 2026.
On the 1st May we will be remembering and celebrating the life of Dave Rees, devoted husband, father & grandfather. We will miss his wisdom, love and support.
Dave loved his sport, whether playing himself, coaching, watching his sons or grandchildren or just generally watching it live or on TV. He passed on this love for sport to his sons and grandchildren who are all keen sports people. It made him very proud to see them all enjoy the great things that sport can give you, like life long friends of which Dave made many.
We hope you can join us to celebrate more about Dave’s life & loves but if you are unable to be with us in person we would love to receive your messages of reflection on your connection with Dave.
The celebration of his life will follow the ceremony at Mapperley Plains Social Club, Plains Rd, Mapperley, Nottingham NG3 5RH
Family flowers only please. Donations in Dave’s memory are kindly welcomed — please follow the links if you wish to donate.
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I attended the funeral today of this wonderful man, Dave was not just my boss at EMEB but so much more and leaves such a great legacy…. A life well lived. RIP xxx
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So sad to see this he was a true sportsman who held values and morals as a basic human principle, traits handed down through his sporting sons. Massive loss and huge respect for this man from all ex Notts alliance and Nottinghamshire senior league match officials
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Gareth and family. So sorry for your loss. Dave was a genuinely good man and always so great with the kids when they were young. He had a natural way with them, always engaging, always kind, and those moments won’t be forgotten.
He’ll be very much missed. Thinking of you all at this time. The Aussie Muller’s.
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Thank you for being so wise and accepting, and a great grandad to Holly. With love and fond memories, rest in peace Dave.
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Great memories and great times
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I have great memories of Dave from chasing the budgie round the house to smashing panes of glass in his garage to the electricity board social club. In addition to this comes fantastic memories playing
cricket (a few more LBWs wouldn't have gone a miss mind!). Just a great bloke who will be fondly remembered by all and sadly missed by all.
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Dave was an exceptional man who I worked for over many years. He was a mentor to me and always offered such kind advice which I will always be grateful. Great family man and sportsman, he will be much missed.
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Many happy times on the cricket pitch at Paviors with Dave and all the family. A great bloke, always enjoyed his sport and positive with it, taking time to help anyone. Love and best wishes to all in a family he was very proud of. A sad loss for Christine and you all.
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Rest in peace, Dave. A lovely, kind man who will be sadly missed. Sending love to Chris and all the Rees family. From Mandy and all the Stead family.
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To know him was to love him. Always great company and he greeted you with a smile and you left his company with a smile. RIP Dave
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A truly lovely bloke, always great company, many many laughs over the years at the football. You will be very sorely missed mate ! RIP Dave ! X
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Thanks for all the memories you will never be forgotten, changed our lives for the better
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Dave was a true gentleman when ever I refereed at Boots FC during the time that his sone Kevin and Gareth played Dave was always there. He always made time to speak and regardless of what had happened during the game he would still come and have a good conversation with that smile he always had on his face and as always very sporting. I would say that he was one of the very few of gentleman of the football sport in fact a legend. My sincere condolences to a great family. RIP Dave it was an absolute pleasure to have known you. Kirky
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Dave was a smashing fella who loved his sport. Was lucky to have met Dave when playing at Boots with his 3 boys Gareth, Michael and Kevin. I know he was proud of all 3 of them and he enjoyed his Saturday's watching them play. He will be sadly missed by all and I send my condolences to all of the Rees family. God bless you Dave. RiP. Tom.
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Dave was probably the nicest man I ever met. Was privileged to count him as a friend. RIP Dave
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