An announcement from Mark Bridge

Born Brightling 20 October 1949
Died Cedarwood Care Home, Battle  13 February 2025

David was the centre of village life for most of his life. He served as chairman of the Parish Council and was a churchwarden and member of the Parochial Church Council at St Thomas à Becket for many years. 

He was a trustee of the Brightling Village Trust and took over the running of all the other village charities. 

He was a bellringer from childhood and Captain of the Bells from 1999.  He played for Brightling Park Cricket  Club from his youth, regularly topping the batting and bowling averages as well as maintaining the cricket ground.

David was the driving force behind the annual village litter clear-up,  and the carol singers at Christmas. 

He is already missed.