David Rigley (18 Feb 1941 - 21 Aug 2026)
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- Location
- Trent Valley Crematorium Derby Road, Aston-On-Trent Derby DE72 2AF
- Date
- 1st Oct 2026
- Time
- 12.30pm
- Location
- The Royal Oak 55 Green Lane Ockbrook DE72 3SE
- Date
- 1st Oct 2026
- Time
- 12.30pm
In loving memory of David Rigley who sadly passed away on 21st August 2026.
David had an extraordinary 40-year plus military career that stretched across the Royal Navy, Special Forces, the Royal Corps of Signals, and the Territorial Army.
He embraced the ‘Civvy Street life’ with his usual gusto and a great sense of humour and entertained all he met. He was a legend.
There is no specific dress code or colour to wear, other than David's favourite flower was the poppy and it would be lovely if people could wear poppies or something to represent the poppy in his memory.
Any of David’s military comrades and friends who attend, are also invited to wear their military medals if they so wish.
All are welcome to attend both services, as well as afterwards at The Royal Oak, Ockbrook to share memories of David's life.
We would appreciate it if anyone attending could indicate this on this page please by clicking on the red ‘Attend Funeral’ button .
Family flowers only please. Donations in loving memory of David are welcome to Help for Heroes or SSAFA via the links on this page or on the day, in the church.
Helen, Lisa, Jan, Leo and Whitney thank you so much for all your kind thoughts, words of comfort and your support at this difficult time.
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So sorry to hear of Red’s passing. He was my boss for a short while in the early 1980s. A smashing bloke who demonstrated the highest levels of integrity. It was a privilege to know him. Please accept my sincere condolences.
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donated £50 in memory of David
Dave leaves behind a lifetime of precious memories and will be remembered by family and friends with love and affection.
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So many memories of a lovely brother-in-law and uncle. Much love from Kay, Jonathan, Kevin, Lynda, Brianna and Abbie
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Dave seconded the right
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i have so many happy memourys of our childhood my saddnes can not be mesured
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Simply the best. I feel incredibly lucky to have shared so many happy memories with Uncle Dave, I miss him dearly. X
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All 7 rigley kids, Dave Stanging second from the right
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donated £40 in memory of David
Always in my thoughts.
Love from Ann x
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donated £50 in memory of David
In memory of our old friend David Rigley
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In loving memory of a fabulous man x
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Dave. He was such an amazing person with time for everyone and a great sense of humour. I will miss our chats about life, football and raising children. Rest in peace.
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donated £20 in memory of David
Your cheekiness and kind heart will be missed.
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donated £25 in memory of David
In memory of our lovely Uncle Dave. Your fantastic smile, the cheeky glint in your eye and entertaining stories will be deeply missed.
Sending lots of love to Auntie Luvvy, Lisa, Jan, Leo and Whitney at this sad time.
Peter, Sally, Amelia and families.
xxx
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donated £25 in memory of David
In memory of our lovely Uncle Dave. Your fantastic smile, the cheeky glint in your eye and entertaining stories will be deeply missed.
Sending lots of love to Auntie Luvvy, Lisa, Jan, Leo and Whitney at this sad time.
Peter, Sally, Amelia and families.
xxx
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donated £30 in memory of David
Uncle Dave was a great uncle … will miss him so much. Always had a chat and a laugh … still occasionally teased me too 😁 So much love to Auntie Helen, Lise, Jan, Leo & Whitney xx
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Dave seconded the right
Simply the best. I feel incredibly lucky to have shared so many happy memories with Uncle Dave, I miss him dearly. X
All 7 rigley kids, Dave Stanging second from the right
Girdwood Park ‘78
Girdwood Park. ‘78
Girdwood Park.
Dave in our troop football team in Germany.
We'll keep raising the flag for you Unk. We loveya.
Such a funny photo hehehe
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