Dave Blackford (Hartvalley) has sadly passed away.

Dave Blackford (Hartvalley) sadly passed away on Saturday 2nd April.

His funeral will be held on Monday 18th April at 1pm at

All Saints Church ,
Rackenford
Devon EX16 8DT

All Deerhounds are welcome, especially to be part of the funeral procession from the common to the church . Andy Buchanan will be the piper.

Afterwards the wake will be at the village club .

No flowers please, but donations if desired,
to Diabetes UK or the British Heart Foundation
c/o the Funeral Directors
WH Squires
11 Wellbrook Street
Tiverton
Devon
EX 16 5JW

Thank you Sue Piggott for this information. Elise and I would both like to offer our condolences.

That is so sad, condelnces also from the Shinkwin family.

This is very sad. Dave was so kind and welcoming to us when we first met other DH owners at Lodge Park in 2009. Condolences from the Buxtons.

Bless him, Dave was a gentle, funny, loving man who made me smile. Him & Jeanie welcomed us into their home as well as into the Deerhound community. We had great fun showing both our Deerhounds and Lurchers with them. Dave it was a pleasure to know you, thank you. Jeanie & Jasmine, I am sending you lots of love and hugs & I know that your friends are all here for you.
Dave now with his past beloved hounds
Kindest thoughts & love
Kerry, Daisy May & Elsie Grey x

All I can say is that I echo what other people are saying. Condolences to all his family. Do not worry about Honey she is doing fine and can stay with me till you have things organised. Thinking of you all.

when i heard dave had passed away i spent the whole day in total shock, i knew he had been ill for some time but i didnt expect to hear that sad news, my love goes out to his family. i first met jeanie and dave 6years ago they have given me advise and friendship since then, dave was a true gent, he will be sadly missed by many people.i know he will be watching down from great heights over looking the show scene and coursing events. bye dave, x

We will miss Dave very much and our love goes to Jeannie and Jasmine.
There are so many events that will trigger reminders of him, the Breed show for one, - one of our many bets that are held over the weekend - who actually made it to bed ( not Dave) for one..
The burgers at the fun day, the pint by the ring side and watching the dogs run are all just for starters.

Bye Dave and I hope you are watching the Stags and Hares in peace.

Liza & Julian xxxxxx

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Dave & Jaz at the 2009 Breedshow xx
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Good to see a picture of Dave when he was looking well. Wigster I cannot open those last attachments

I have had trouble uploading photos for some time now - so dont bother much now - sorry xxx

Sorry about that. If you email me the photos I can upload them for you. Rob

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2009 Breedshow

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