David Oliver Hipwell
David Oliver Hipwell
In memory of:
BORN
21/09/1936
SUNSET
05/08/2024
FUNERAL VENUE
St George's College Chapel
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Deepest sympathy to Deirdre and to the extended Hipwell Family on the Passing of Dave recently in Harare . Eileen & I remember the crazy days of our youth in the 1970’s with a good group of Irish who congregated in The Catholic Centre beside Harare Cathedral . Dave & Phil , like ourselves were immersed in the activities of The Mashonaland Irish Association . Dave entertained us all with his Court Case involving The Midnight Cowboy which was well publicised in The Rhodesian Herald at the time . The Hipwells were involved at the highest levels in Rugby , Terenure College , with two Carmelite Priests in the Family . Farewell to a Gentleman of Integrity . Sincerely , Muriel & Ken Ryan , Dalkey , Ireland
Your father was a good inspiration to Ross and I.
Ross enjoyed chatting to him about his time in the drc and when he was a fireman on the railways. Ross was also a fireman on the railways
The train drivers thought they were better than the fireman so they did not speak to them.
Your dad decided to sort that out.
So he put one shovel of coal into the engine and one overboard. When the engine came to a halt a few miles from the station. The train driver had to take the blame.
Best wishes.
Mary Creed
Sending so much love to you all. Your dad was a legend. He was such a good person and had a fabulous sense of humour. Thinking of you all and sending so much love. Your mom and him are probably celebrating together again. May his dear soul rest in peace
Deepest condolences to all the Hipwell family. Dave truly was a legend – he had an impact on everything he did, everywhere he went and everyone he met. What a full life he lived – so much to remember and celebrate.
Go well Dave
Pete
My mother (Mrs Anna Shaw) and I are watching this live from New Zealand. A lovely service and a particularly fine eulogy from my wonderful friend Deirdre. Such a tribute to a unique man. Sincere condolences and much love to the whole Hipwell family, from the Shaws.
Sincere condolences to Mairead,, Gerry, Deirdre and the extended family. I have so many happy memories of Uncle Dave the Butcher and rugby player. Dave & Phil were always great friends with our family all of us being from Ireland as we are (Northern Ireland) Zimbabwe and Zambia
He played rugby with my dad & I remember him as a funny & kind man.
RIP Dave
With love from Margaret, Harry Dickson , Linda & Susan
Sending our condolences from Northern Ireland
Thinking of you all dear friends. So hard to let a beloved parent go. He must have been so very proud of you all. Many precious and colurful memories of times our families shared in the good old days.
With love
Deirdre Caulwell
Deepest condolences on the passing of Uncle Dave. I have such lovely memories of my time spent with him on holidays in Zimbabwe. In particular his kindness and wicked sense of humour. A life well lived. Rest in peace David xxx
So many happy memories of a funny & kind man. The Hipwells were great friends with our family in Zambia & Zimbabwe.
We had so many happy times and also some very sad times. He is with his beloved Robert & stillborn baby. I remember that time so vividly.
RIP Dave, you will always be fondly remembered by the Dickson family
Condolences and love to Mairead , Deirdre , Gerry and the extended Hipwell family
Margaret Harry Linda and Susan
Jack and myself watched the livestream mass this morning. We were so pleased to be able to participate and felt close to the family on your huge loss. We will always remember Dave very fondly. As Turlough rightly said he was a giant of a man in every way. His generosity and zest for life knew no bounds. It was very fitting that he had a billionaire’s death. He would have been very pleased with the send off. We were so pleased to see that Máiréad could make it back from the UK. Our heartfelt sympathy to all the family.
Kindest thoughts.
Mary and Jack
We watched the livestream and were sorry that we couldn’t be there with you all.
Sending lots of love
Chantal and Rootle