David John Reid

9 September 19498 February 2026

REID, David John, passed away suddenly on 8 February, aged 76, at North Shore Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Wonderful husband to Lyn, married 56 years. Much loved father to John & Brendan, very special father-in-law to Alle & Elaine. Amazing Poppa to Casey & Sorcha. Admired by his brothers Garry & Paul and sisters-in-law Jeannie, Carolyn & Suez. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loved and respected by all who knew him across many communities, including The Cheesecake Shop, Purity Foods, Birkenhead City Cricket Club, and Settlers Lifestyle Village. Our heartfelt thanks to the Ward 5 team for the kindness, care, and respect shown to David. A service for close family and friends will be held at North Harbour Chapel, Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Saturday 14 February 2026 at 10.30am. A livestream of the service will be available at https://share.funeral.stream/tA1lS. Tributes to David may also be made here.

Due to a power outage in the area, we do apologise that the livestream was interrupted.

Funeral service held at Dil's Funeral Services

App logo mockup
The Remembered App

A simple way to share tributes, receive service reminders, and send flowers or support.

Join the Waitlist
Website Logo

©2026 remembered.co.nz All rights reserved.