dave cottee

dear dave was one of the most wonderful men i have met let alone in this industry , a man that was honourable funny polite a big man with a huge character ,only a few days ago we were talking about sharing a stand at the eto show ,it seems unbelivable we are deeply saddened by such a great loss our thoughts are with his family .
dave we will never forget you!!

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One of the Family

Dave was that special guy who made up part of the family in a big way. He had time for everyone, on the phone or in person. Kind, generous and full of respect for everyone, something that is missing nowadays. His passing is a great loss for the industry and he will be sadly missed. My deepest sympathy to Diane, Paul and Steve at this tragic time.

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Dave

I am shock to hear the news that Dave has died, he was a great guy and a real character that always made me laugh and was always so friendly he is a real big lost to the industry and my thoughts go out to his family at this sad time.

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j d dist

was a big shock to hear on sat about dave who i have know for twenty years we have had up and downs but always their for dave as dave was for me i will miss him i am sorry di and steve

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R.I.P BIG BROTHER

Dave
Touching & sad news heard with such regret, but your a friend Dave i'll never forget, at least now you can stop doing the rounds put your feet up & listen to your favourite motown sounds ..More than just a friend you was my Big Brother

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Two Boxes

It may take a while to get you to heaven, and I can imagine the confusion when you do. But at least all the Angels will be facing the right way! You always had to battle your way few understood. Of me you always thought that I was a great undiscovered talent and you never knew why I did not seek more, it was because you where there. Dave Sunter Cottee, When your heart failed, mine broke.

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BMS

This was my third year in a row meeting Dave and what I noticed is he always had time for a chat. Every year, he would chat with me for about 10 minutes or so. I would really enjoy that. We didn't do any business together either, he just loved people and cared. He must have touch a lot of other people in this magical way. Dave was always smiling. He will be missed by all of us.

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My mate has gone

my dear mate Dave has gone. He was the first person I met in this business and I can only echo the comments already made about him. It will need a really big man to replace him and he will be sorely missed.

All our love goes out to Di, Steve and Paul at this time.

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With Deepest Sympathy

We at Janus have known and respected Dave for over 20 years. His regular visits and jokes will be sorely missed.

Our thoughts go out to his family at this difficult time.

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Dave when John Terry went ur for the last penalty i asked you for a favour loved the body check thanks big time from myself Ravi & the rest of the cockney reds we love you

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we will all miss you

Dave was a larger than life character who made evryone smile with his jokes and humour, a man of honour and integrity.The industry will not be the same without him, there was only one big Dave, we will all miss you my dear friend.I will never forget you mate and for all the times you made me laugh i thank you, enjoy your rest with the angels.
All our thoughts are with Di,Steve and Paul at this terrible time

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Dave

I will aways remember your happy face & jokes.

Love to Di, Steve & Paul

Miss you xx

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the good guy

When the chips where down you were always around, i promise you i will stay strong for mom and dad. Thank you for all your encouragement you will always be remembered by me forever.

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god bless u be lucky

dave u were so true and honest 2 me u will allways have a place in my heart such a great man ill miss u rip big man x

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He was a good dude

I have known Dave for several years and every time I have had the opportunity to hang out, we had great fun. God rest his soul. My deepest symphathies to his family. He will truely be missed! From the entire Pipedream Family

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A Brother who I shall always miss and always remember

Dave you were a true brother in the craft of freemasonry and a true friend.It was an honour to have known you in life.I will always toast your memory at 9pm. Absent Brethren.

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Dirty Dave

Cant believe that we're not going to see that smily face and red shoes again.

You were a man with a heart as big as you were, with a wonderful way of making everyone feel special in their own right, when really you were the special one.

Life just won't be the same again,,,,,,,,

Miss you big guy xxx

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So very sad

I was so sad to hear the news from Mick at Dom promotions. Dave had given this small Transgender support group A great start in to the world of Magazines, after being introduced to him by Charlie Ferguson. It is a shock to learn the details of how this all came about. Dave was a friend as well as my distributor. We had many chats on the phone and at the shop at Chelmsford.

My heart goes out to his family. Rest in peace Dave. Will miss you. Thank you for you have done for us.

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BIG DAVE & LEGENDARY VAN

everything came from the van... the mags, the DVDs, the jokes, the humour and funny stories...
our many very enjoyable meetings at the back of the shop are all sadly in the past but the great memories will stay forever.
thank you Dave for all your encouragement and support in the very early days. Hopefully we will meet again one day.
Goodbye Dave. Love Si & Trish x

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My Big Dad

Thank you very much for your kind words, It means the world to my mother brother and I that you thought so much to know how much you cared about him.

I have some very big shoes to fill and out of respect for my father and his buisiness DBS will continue to trade.

Once again I would like to thank every one for there kind words at this sad & difficult time.

For those who can make it My family and I will see you on thursday.

Steve

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my best friend

please look over me in death as you did in life i will continue to work as hard as i can and make you proud of me thanks for getting me through the hard times you was about the most selfles person i knew no one can replace you.have fun up there and continue your deals i am sure you will find plenty of angels to sell to. see ya captain i am sure gonna miss ya

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wife lover friend

thank you for loving my dave we had been together since we were 17 yrs old in all the time that has passed i never met another man like him i no i never will i will always love him goodby my darling see you again one day diane

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Dave

I have known Dave since Steve his son and I were at Moulsham High school together. Dave & Dainne were like a second family to me when me and steve were at school. Too many MEETY MEETY,DZZD funny stories & memories to tell, ones I will never forget and no doubt be sharing with Bailey when he gets older. You will be truly missed by those whom have had the pleasure of meeting you & knowing you.
I will never forget you. The Boy (DEW) xxx

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Bro Dave

What a true Gent all my girls loved him, and i will miss a True Brother, one of the first people i met in the business some 20 yrs ago.
Dave Festive boards wont be the same without you, your humour and stories!

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Re: My Big Dad

Hey Stevie & Di. Though we're far away from you guys at this moment in time, we just wan't you to know that we're still thinking of you and your family.

Don't forget. If there is anything you need doing this side of the sun, then make sure you call us, vali?

Take care, lots of love
Dave, Shal, Tuesday & Tasha

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A Great Neighbour

Not only a great neighbour but a great friend too. We could have listened to your stories all day long, you made us laugh so much.

Dave, the only time we saw a sign of weakness from you was with our dog Sam, but he loves you really as much as we do.

Is Steve gonna take your turn putting the bins out now? ha ha

God Bless you Dave, we will never forget you and Ben is gonna miss waving to you out of the window.

Lots of Love
Jan, Paul, Ben and Sam xxxxxx

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Big Dave

Since the day and hour I met Big Dave Cottee, in his presence I have never been sober, due to the generosity,kindness , and the way he conducted both business and pleasure.I will remember him this way as a gentlman in the industry.
We send our thoughts to his family from across the sea.

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TransLiving International Magazine

Dave, you were thought highly of by so many and will never be forgotten. Thanks for all you have done for us at Transliving.

Your passing is a sad loss and a big shock. My heart goes out to Diane and the boys at this difficult time.

Rest in peace Dave.

Shane Marcus

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' Your Honour'

No event will ever be the same without you.
Whether it was sharing a cuppa in the office or a beer at the bar,it was always a pleasure to see you and our lives have been richer for knowing you for the past twenty two years. You will be sorely miseed by the team here.

Condolences to Diane,Steve & Paul.

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gonna miss big fella

there will never be a man big enough to feel the shoes of big dave!!!!!
a proper honourable man
we miss you deeply
kevin and lisa
phoenix films

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Re: dave cottee

A top man... A friend too... We'll never forget him... The world is a poorer place without you, Dave...

Our thoughts are with his family...

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THANK YOU

many thanks dave for the advice, help and kindness you showed me when i started out your words of wisdom have served me well and will always be remembered. You stuck by me and helped me when others bowed to the 'big boys' demands that will never be forgotten.
You will be waiting at the gates when it's my turn with a deal for me i'm sure, but untill then mate, you'll be in our memories.

Dave.

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Big Beautiful Dave

A gentleman of the first order. We will miss you Dave. With Love to your family. Steve , Lilian, Catherine and Frances

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Found Dave to be a gent whenever I met him: always consistent, one of the best and rarest qualities of all.

RIP

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A WONDERFUL MAN!!

He was a great man and he was loved by everyone who knew him.We will all miss him.
TOP MAN...=]
my thoughts are with you di,steve and paul.

all my love Georgia xxx

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thank you all

my many thanks to all of you that attended daves funeral he would have been overwelmed as was i,i always new he was very special but it is great to think so many of you thought the same . He endowed his son with all his knowledge and so much of what made dave runs through steven DBS will continue i have lost my king step forward my prince once again thank you all so much for your kind words Diane

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The biggest distributor in the business. So sad mate. You will be missed by us all at Mebray. Especially the visits with doughnuts and coffee! God bless.
Shiny Dave, Pete, Jim, Emily and Lloyd.

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Fondest memories

Daves influence on me still remains. I had such good times with Dave and Di the memories will last forever.
I doubt if i will ever know anyone as generous and wise.
Love to Di and the boys.x

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belfour beatie

Dave spent six years in prison for armed robbery for trying to ro the wages from the railway poeple as above.Hard working people working for a living.yeah luvly bloke

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put the truth

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FUNNY HOW YOU ONLY PUT GOOD REVIEWS DOWN ABND OMIT THE TRUTH

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The king of old school

Shocked sadened at the loss of a true legend I have only good memories of this great man love to di Steve and family just because one person has tarnished my name I think always the bigger man wins I learned that from big dave rip brother to have known you was a pleasure xx

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