In Memory of my Darling Partner, David Hargrave
Welcome to Through the Lens with DCRH
9th January 2024
One whole year has passed my love and I miss you each and every day.
A lovely visit to Milston on the anniversay of your passing. I think you knew I was coming, as the sun shone brightly and it had been snowing. My favourite kind of weather and reminded me of the times we spent out in the snow. What fun we had.
Grave all tidy again, wreaths removed and fresh flowers for you and your Parents.
With all my love always, see you soon. xx
David Charles Roy Hargrave
Published Salisbury Journal on 04/01/2024
HARGRAVE David Charles Roy 17th May 1950 - 9th January 2023 - My Darling David, it has been one long year without you, it broke my heart to
lose you but you did not go alone, for a part of me went with you and has left me broken. Taken too soon, I miss you more than words can say. I love and remember you every day, you meant everything
to me, you were caring, kind and one in a million. We made wonderful memories, which you left behind for me. You are always on my mind and always in my heart. I will love you forever. Until we meet
again, your adoring beloved Partner Gerda xx
David Hargrave R.I.P.
I write this with a broken heart. While many of you know, there may be some that don't but I lost David on 9th January 2023. David sadly passed away at Salisbury Hospice.
David's funeral took place on 15th February 2023 in his beloved Milston, where he now rests.
Thank you to everyone that made the day and enabled me to grant David his last wishes. I am eternally grateful to you all. David led a very simple life but he had a fitting tribute and wonderful send off. I just hope he was looking down and saying 'you've cracked it'!
Also, thank you to everyone who attended. Apologies that I did not get around to everyone but the attendance was unbelievable.
David will be deeply missed by all that knew him, especially me, his Partner of 20 years.
I am pleased to share that a total of £298.60 was raised in donations for the Alzheimer's Society (Charity No. 296645). Alzheimer's Society was close to David's heart and he raised a lot of money with his photography for them. Further donations can still be made.
David was very proud of this website, therefore, after speaking to many of David's friends, I have made the decision that I will try and continue to run the website in David's memory for the foreseeable future. When I am in a better place, I may be able to update the site with more photographs that David took over the years.
If anybody would like anything from the website, please let me know and I will try and help.
I can be contacted on - dcrh.co.uk@gmail.com
David, memories of you I will always treasure.
Within my heart you will live forever.
I miss you so much, with all my love forever Gerda xx
Vintage Spirit 2023
What a wonderful piece about David in the April issue of Vintage Spirit. Thank you to photographer Paul Fisher and the Vintage Spirit team.
Paul took time off from his heavy work schedule to be with us on the day. I had contacted Paul knowing what was planned and knowing David was never sure - do I take photographs at a funeral - don't I. Although like Paul, he always felt that it should be recorded, therefore, I wanted to let Paul know it was OK, in case he was in a dilemma.
David thought the world of Paul and was always keen to catch up with Paul at steam rallies, vintage meets etc.
It was so wonderful to see Paul on the morning of the funeral and after contacting Richard Pocock, Paul knew exactly the route I had planned and the places that meant something to David. (Apologies Paul, omitting to give you the actual route!)
The result was wonderful photographs and a lovely write up, just what David would have wanted and his last piece in Vintage Spirit.
Thank you again to everyone.
Gerda xx