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The obituary notice of David John Warwick (OBE) BAYLIS (Lt Col (Retd)

Plymouth | Published in: Plymouth Herald.

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David John WarwickBAYLISOn December 6th, suddenly and unexpectedly at home, aged 69, Lt Col David John Warwick Baylis OBE, late Royal Anglian Regiment. Beloved husband of 46 years to Frances, much loved father to Claire and Matthew, grandfather to Sam, Luke, Lara, Meryn and Rowan and dearest brother to Karen. After 31 years of military service, David turned his talents to finance and business, eventually retiring as Plymouth College Bursar. A good-natured, sociable man of many interests with many friends, he enjoyed life to the full and continued to serve his community volunteering as governor to four schools, a member of Probus and past Rotarian. He will be hugely missed by friends and family alike. Funeral at Efford Crematorium on Friday 13th January 2023, 2.45pm. Donations, if desired, to YMCA. Enquiries to Clifford's Family Funeral Directors Ltd: 450 Crownhill Road Plymouth, PL5 2QI, 01752 210 392.
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A good neighbor and friend of Lorraine and Harry
Will be sadly missed
Lorraine Roberts
13/01/2023
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Wendy Morris
07/01/2023
David has been a true friend since we moved to Plymouth. As a YMCA trustee he played a major part in the recovery from near terminal conditions, and always asked the most pertinent questions at Finance and Board meetings. He will be very sadly missed. John Coates (former Chairman) YMCA Plymouth
John Coates
03/01/2023
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David was a good friend, a supportive Probus member and a fine Bursar at Plymouth College.
I am proud to have known him in all these capacities. But especially as a friend.
Trevor Brooker.
Trevor Brooker
03/01/2023
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David was a commited and dedicated member of the YMCA Plymouth Board of Trustees. It was a pleasure and honour to have his support and due diligence (along with some great humour on troublesome days), he will forever be remembered by his YMCA family.
Tom Lavis (YMCA Plymouth CEO)
03/01/2023
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It was my privilege and honour to serve with you in Minden, Colchester and The Falkland Islands. You were well respected by all ranks and both firm and fair. Your wit and humour shone through and I always remember you putting putting the Brigade Commanders photo in the rear bins of the Company's 432's when he inspected us on handover. The look on his face was priceless.
You have gone far too early and will be missed, but I am grateful I had the pleasure of knowing you and serving with you.
Rest In Peace.
Kevin Brett
Kevin Brett
02/01/2023
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Maj Ballis
Was my Company Commander during our tour in the Falklands. He was well respected and liked by all the soldiers he got the best out of us all and moulded a fantastic Company.
I will always be in his debt for the faith he showed in me and giving me the opportunity.
RIP Sir 444s
Robin Gardner
02/01/2023
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Robin Gardner
02/01/2023
I served with David (My Company Commander) in the Falklands. He was a fine Officer, great bloke and very well liked and respected. “All the fours”
RIP Sir
Paul Wilkins
02/01/2023
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Maj Ballis
Was my Company Commander during our tour in the Falklands. He was well respected and liked by all the soldiers he had the canny knack of getting the best out of us all and moulding a fantastic Company.
I will always be in his debt for the faith he showed in me and giving me the opportunity. I was a pain in the back side as a young soldier but he never gave up on me quite the opposite.
RIP Sir
David Riley
02/01/2023
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