David W Baines

[Haakon]

It was with great sadness I clicked on this thread - the subject line - Dave's name with middle initial looked very omnious - and indeed my worst fear was borne out.

Much has already been said about Dave as a friend, shooter and family man and its all so very true.

He'll be sorely missed.

my sincere condolencies to his family.

Haakon

[Enthusiast]

What terrible news, I only met him the once and typically of him, he was helping me when I was in a spot.

RIP David

My condolences to his family

Richard

[stephen_h]

i knew david for just over a year and in this time i learnt lots from him about our sport. it was a great sadness to me when i heard of this loss. i have great respect for what david has achieved within the airgun community. my condolences to his family at this sad time. this is a great loss.

R.I.P david

stephen

[RobF]

Just got back from a net free xmas.

Totally shocked and gutted at the sad loss...happy thoughts of the afternoon spent shooting the breeze at GP8 on a sunny sunday afternoon.

Condolences to Pauline and his family.

Rob

[BEESA]

I never knew Dave , but reading through this thread has brought a tear to my eye . My condolences to his family and friends .

Don .

[daystateman]

this is a guy that has touched everyones life that he has come into contact with, a true gent.
very sad news and you will be sorely missed dave.
my thoughts are with you and your family
R.I.P.

[JohnR]

He was a great man in the sport and just a great person I will miss seeing him and chatting to him around the shoots.

JohnR

[philpullan5s]

oh dear
im was so shocked when i saw this thread as all have said before dave was a great man and i remember many times him helping me out and giveing me tips even if it was followed by piss take lol
he will be sadly missed by me
he was one of a kind

my thoughs go out to pauline and the rest of the family

phil pullan

[Michal]

Pity I didn't even know Him :-((. Still, it is indeed a great loss!!
Since some time ago we've had this saying in Poland (actually taken from a TV commercial): "hasten to love people, they pass away so fast..."
RIP Buddy and hope You score many a bullseye
and ... hold on - family and friends
Regards
Michal

[ex-squaddie]

I have only just come on here after a long time away due family commitments.
I am deeply shocked at the news of Davids sudden death especialy so close to christmas.
My sincere condolences go out to his wife.

I have known David for a few years now since becoming a member at Redfearns and always knew him as a very passionate man in our sport.
He was always friendly and helpfull and was always ready to help anyone who needed it.

He layed courses, always up and down trees and was known of country wide.
He strived to create an ever more challenging shot.

He will be missed by many and all at our club.

Im still in shock at the news.

If anyone knows when the funeral is i would be gratefull if they could let me know so i can attend and pay my respects.

A brilliant bloke, true gent and ambassador to our sport.

Rest in peace Dave

Andy

[SteveH]

Mail sent but:-

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

Everyone is welcome to attend the funeral

MONDAY 8TH JANUARY
10.45am At All Hallows Church
WESTGATE ALMONDBURY
HUDDERSFIELD
HD5 8XE

WITH INTERNMENT AT CEMETARY AT AROUND 11.30 [JUST UP ROAD FROM CHURCH ]

ANY ONE WISHING TO SEND FLOWERS PLEASE SEND THROUGH
CO OP FUNERAL DIRECTORS
106 ST THOMASAS ROAD
HUDDERSFIELD
HDI 3LL

Tel 01484 - 531441

Flowers can be ordered through any florist - ask for them to be delivered to the undertaker before 10.00 am monday the 8th of jan

[Little Andy]

The best friend anyone could ever have is Dave. No matter what the problem Dave would always have an answer or solution. Even when not well himself he was always there to lend a hand to others. Without Dave i would never have had the chance to field target shoot, he helped me get a gun that suited my disability, helped me set it up and maintain it, even helped me round the course. I will never forget the breakfasts we have shared on the way to shoots. God bless, rest in peace.
my condolences pauline. a great bloke that will be greatly missed.
Little Andy xxxxx

[TerryB]

We have lost a true gentleman of our sport, it is times like these that makes the important things in life much less important.

Let us not forget what he gave our sport, and the great lengths he went to too acheive it!

rest peacefully Dave you are missed.

My sympathy to Dave's family and Friends.

[Grayling]

A MASSIVE shock and a terrible loss to us all. A cracking guy, for me his upright digit target was a corker with the kill zone at the end. They do say only the good go early, this being is a case im point.

CONDOLENCES FOR WHAT THEY ARE WORTH to his wife and family.

[luddite]

I have just read this thread all the way through and it has made me feel melancholy.

I feel the poorer for his passing but immensely richer for having known him.
I always felt better every time we met.

I still feel a pang every time I visit Redfearns club.