DavidPRENDERGASTIn loving memory of our father who with great sadness passed away on Thursday 28th May 2020. He will be sadly missed by all of our family members, especially his children, Julian, Rebecca & Naomi. Our Dad, leaves us with so many happy memories & funny stories, and to us will always remain a 'bastion of democracy'. Now safe and at peace R.I.P. Dad x A private funeral service is being held, but will be available to watch online. Flowers or donations in lieu to Nottinghamshire Hospice and all enquiries to St. James House 53 Portland Road Hucknall NG15 7SL 0115 968 0737 www.lymn.co.uk
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Ian Withers:Sorry to hear of David's passing we were apprentices...22/06/2020
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09/06/2020
John Lish Willetts:A good friend. Worked with him. Looked after me when I started o...08/06/2020
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08/06/2020
John Butler:I knew Dave from 3 years old when his mum and mine worked...08/06/2020
Pete Knight:David was the union rep at Babbington when my dad (Albert...07/06/2020
Malcolm Booth :Cannot believe Prendy has gone, RIP Dave, man, me and you ha...07/06/2020
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Robert Davis :Really sad another good pit lad taken remember college Wish...04/06/2020
Peter Green:Sorry to hear of your loss. Dave and I were apprentices ...03/06/2020
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Sorry to hear of David's passing we were apprentices together at Babbington Colliery in 1962-66. I enjoyed his quick wit and sometimes sarcasm even if he was an electrician. Well remembered Ian Withers : 22/06/2020
Ian Withers:
22/06/2020
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Left by JOHN BUTLER:
09/06/2020
A good friend. Worked with him. Looked after me when I started on the union - a good time together
John Lish Willetts:
08/06/2020
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Left by John Lish Willetts:
08/06/2020
I knew Dave from 3 years old when his mum and mine worked together at Baiirnswear factory where Sainsbury's is now on nottingham road sherwood rise. Then we were apprentices together at Babbiington Colliery.I was then appointed Deputy Engineer at Babbington and we shared many experiences arguments and laughs duriing his reign as Union secretary. He was a good guy a funny guy and a friend.Iv got a few stories but some unprintable. Thoughts are with all his family
John Butler
John Butler:
08/06/2020
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David was the union rep at Babbington when my dad (Albert Knight) was manager there. The relationship between pit manager and union rep isn’t usually a good one, but David used a lot of common sense and knew when to pick his battles. As a result my dad had a great deal of respect for him and they had an excellent working relationship. Some people would say that David should have been more ‘hard line’, but he actually achieved more by being a good negotiator than he ever would have by taking a different stance.
I also knew David quite well, and took some publicity photos for him at one point.
I was also branch chairman of the COSA union at Edwinstowe, and talked with David at length about how we could improve the situation for members of the staff branch of the NUM and possibly become affiliated to the UDM in some way.
Unfortunately I lost touch with David after I left the Coal Board in the early 90’s, and I’m saddened to hear of his passing. My thoughts to David’s family and friends.
Pete Knight:
07/06/2020
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Cannot believe Prendy has gone, RIP Dave, man, me and you had some laughs always a friend, Boothy
Malcolm Booth :
07/06/2020
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Left by Malcolm Booth :
07/06/2020
Really sad another good pit lad taken remember college Wishbone Ash and Marillion R.I.P Bob Davis Bestwood Village
Robert Davis :
04/06/2020
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Dave and I were apprentices together back in the 60's. Lots of good memories. R.l.P. old mate