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David BOYLE Obituary

BOYLE,
David Edward (Dave):
Dave was unexpectedly and shockingly taken from us on Saturday, June 8, 2019, at Wellington Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was 57. Dave will be sorely missed by his loving family, wife, Nicki Bilbrough, daughters Sarah and Lizzie, brothers Francis and Andrew, brothers-in-law Geoff and Phil, sisters-in-law; Yumi, Sandra, Suzie and Louisa, and nieces and nephews; James, Marie, Catherine, Audrey, Tim, Katie, Imogen and Eliza. In lieu of flowers please send any donations to Wellington Free Ambulance. All messages to 'The Boyle Family', PO Box 10987, The Terrace, Wellington 6143. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay, Wellington, on Friday, June 14 at 1.00pm.

Published by The Press on Jun. 11, 2019.

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Our deepest condolences to you Nicki, Sarah and Lizzie, and the families of Andy and Francis. We are shocked and saddened by the loss of a terrific bloke who lit up every room he entered. Kindness, Rock, and cheeky humour personified. To those of us left behind we will be inspired by the way you lived your life, and are reminded to get busy living. Love Louise, Pete and Gabe from London.

Louise Parkin

June 16, 2019

Thinking of you Nicola Sarah and Lizzie we are shocked but have fond memories of Dave to treasure at this very sad time with lots of love Rick and Janet and boys xxxx

Janet Nicholls

June 15, 2019

Dave was such a nice guy, always tried to cheer people up and help them out. I enjoyed working with him at Transpower. My condolences are with his family

Duncan O'Donnell

June 14, 2019

Dear Nicki & family - my deepest condolences. At Powerco we first heard of Dave's passing early on Monday morning, and were absolutely shocked and stunned given the last we had seen him happy and cheerful on the Friday prior had been just like any other.

I've only known Dave for the last year and a bit he worked our Wellington office, but over that time he became a bit of an anchor for our new but small electricity team. I was always struck with how genuinely warm and friendly he was to everyone - as he always took the time to connect and check in with everyone, he seemed to know and remember even the most minor things about our lives like how things were going with the garden, who was away travelling etc. Always keen for a yarn - it seemed he could talk at length on any range of topics - from his daughters (whom he was obviously immensely proud of), car and bunny issues, the Wellington bus routes, a fish and chip store he found in Tauranga, to detailed discussions on the pros/cons of overhead line or underground options to 110kV circuit to Putaruru or the triggering of thyristor valves. He seemed such a wealth of knowledge on everything, and always tried to bring fresh and practical perspectives to his work and system issues. It seemed rare that there would be a topic that he didn't have experience in, or wouldn't be able to comment on without a glint in the eye or a poke of the elbow.

Dave was just a genuine good bloke and it is so sad that he was taken away so suddenly. We miss him dearly and our thoughts are with you.

Kewen Kueh

June 14, 2019

Like Roger Dacombe-Bird, I went to Viard College with David too. I was shocked to hear that David passed away and sincerely pass on my condolences to his whanau. We were a year group of incredibly diverse students and I remember David as someone who could relate well to all. Po mihimihi David.

Erena Mutu-McCann

June 13, 2019

I'm greatly saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I met Dave at Transpower in the mid 90s when he was working in the HVDC section and I was a graduate engineer in Operations Planning. He was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable. I kept up with him through various career changes and moves around the industry, and last saw him at an EEA event in Auckland I think a year or two ago. I'll miss him, taken way too soon.

Pete Armstrong

June 13, 2019

It very sad thing for me hearing of Dave's passing. He has been a reoccurring presence in my life since university. We shared a connection through being Railways Bursars, and along with Peter Couchman, flatted in the same street, Picton Ave. Dave was inspirational at telling lecturers what he thought.

Ken Mitchell

June 13, 2019

What a loss. The Energynews article does not mention Dave's amazing wit and humour nor his positiveness and honesty. Dave would say what he thought without fear but never to hurt or upset others. Often he would be laughing at his own humanness.
When working on the HVDC link in 1990 we had to perform faults on the transmission network to check all was working as designed. Advisers from the USA recommended expensive live line equipment. Dave in his very practical way set the faults up with piano wire, a dive weight, trailer spring loaded hitch, some nylon rope and a rubber mat all purchased from the local hardware and music shops. Priceless. When we met he was often talking of his girls and was so proud of them and pleased to be a father.

June 13, 2019

A thoroughly good bloke...having worked with Dave in the NZED days, during his time at Transpower and more recently on projects with Powerco, he always was lots of fun and brought a unique perspective to projects he was working on! His passion, humour and energy will be missed. Our condolences to Dave's family....

Colin Boggiss

June 13, 2019

Condolences to the family for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. I have engaged with Dave over a number of years from his days at Transpower. A pragmatist with a smile always and sense of humour for any situation. A great loss to our engineeering fraternity.

Anant Prakash

June 13, 2019

Stunned and saddened. He's left us way too soon. Dave was my manager at Transpower when I was a graduate and I will always remember him as someone who was generous with his time, but also never afraid to call a spade a spade. He will be missed throughout the industry.

Brad Henderson

June 13, 2019

Dear Nicki & family
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing.
I remember Dave and his great sense of humour from the Sussex Street (flatting) days.
Thinking of you at this time and remembering you all in my prayers

Julie Keenan

June 13, 2019

Deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Dave's passing. I was fortunate to meet Dave at Viard College. He was a great friend at school and in the years afterwards. Dave was a key figure in our youthful activities that included road trips, pizza bars and police acquaintances. I have very fond memories of Kinloch, Nelson and the Hillman Hunter. Happy days but we all had to grow up and Dave developed into the smart, witty and clever man who was always upbeat and great fun to be around. He will be sorely missed but all our lives are richer for knowing him.
Sincere condolences to Nicky, Sarah and Lizzie and to Andy and Francis and their families.

Roger Dacombe-Bird

June 13, 2019

So very sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Dave.Our sincere sympathy to you Nicki & your family. Kindest regards.Jan & Fred Eales

Jan &Fred Eales

June 12, 2019

Absolutely socked!. I have known Dave since when we worked together in Transpower. A really nice guy always willing to help and share ideas. Always remember him for his outgoing personality and humour. My condolences to Dave's family.

Hazet Adam

June 12, 2019

Condolences Nicki, Sarah and Lizzie at the sudden loss of Dave. Our thoughts are with you at this terrible time.
Chris, Rachel, Priya and Sienna Sutton (Sydney)

Chris Sutton

June 12, 2019

Stunned and saddened. Have known and worked with Dave since the HVDC Upgrade in 1990. Always ready to lend a hand, offer advice, or have a laugh. Char & I will miss him greatly.

Bryan Pope

June 11, 2019

To the Boyle family. I was very sorry to hear about the unexpected loss of Dave over the weekend. I've meet with Dave on and off in the electricity industry over the years and he was always outgoing, engaging and helpful. He will be a loss to our industry and of course to your family. Our deepest condolences.

Peter Apperley

June 11, 2019

Dave was one of the genuine good guys. We worked, flatted and went to University together. He thought about others, thought outside the box, liked to have fun and seldom let things get him down....a really genuine good bloke.
Dave, your passing has sent shock waves through us all, you have left a hole in our hearts and made us smile and laugh as we've reminisced our times together. RIP my friend

Peter Couchman

June 11, 2019

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