David Arthur Pownall

“You are no more than a thought away”  

David passed away at Leighton Hospital on 8th December 2021 aged 67 years.

The devoted Father of Trish, Craig, Tom & Vince. Cherished Grand Father of Isabelle, Lewis, Imogen, Lucy, Max & Summer.

His funeral took place on Wednesday 22nd December at Crewe Crematorium Chapel at 11.30am

For further information and to offer your condolences, please  telephone our Funeral Home on 01270 584447

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Born in Crewe on 16th November 1954, one of two boys born to his parents Arthur and Barbara.
Dave’s father was a park keeper and the family lived in the Lodge House at Queens Park – which in
time Dave and his family would also call home.
With his brother Steve the park was their playground and they spent most of their free time
exploring and playing in its glorious open spaces. They were partners in adventure and grew up with
a close brotherly bond. Sadly, Steve passed away in 2011 after a brave fight against cancer, and the
family have asked that any donations you may wish to make as you leave the chapel today will go to
Macmillan Cancer Care as tribute to Steve.
Having left school, he entered the world of work as an apprentice painter and decorator with the
Council. Over the years he would become the market manager for Crewe and Nantwich.
As a young man he would enjoy an active social life, taking advantage at weekends of the cinemas,
pubs and dance halls across the town. On one evening whilst having a drink in the Chetwode Arms
he met Angela, they began spending time together and as their feelings for one another deepened
they started to plan their life together.
Dave always treasured three framed prints of Crewe Landmarks: The Chetwode, where he met
Angela, The Municipal Buildings, as a connection to his years of work with the Council and The Park
Lodge Gate where the family lived for many years.
He also ensured that he left his mark on many of the buildings around his town for posterity, by
signing and dating every wall he decorated, a trait he continued even when decorating the family
home or those of the children.
Angela and Dave were blessed with four children: Trish, Craig, Tom and Vince. Dave knew the
importance of a working life and all it could bring to the family, but in all the hectic schedule of his
working life he always made sure that family time was special and memories which have lasted a
lifetime were created.
Over time Dave became a grandfather to Izzy, Lewis, Immie, Lucy, Max and Summer.
The family always got together on Christmas Day with Steve and his family. Dave and Steve sharing a
whiskey, a tradition that continued with Steve’s wife Pam and Dave’s nieces Claire and Abi and
Deborah every year.
In the 1980’s the family holidayed in Spain – Dave was in his element, he delighted in his demi
waved hair with highlights, his white trousers and espadrilles on his feet – he was quite the Julio
Iglesias as he promenaded in the balmy Spanish evening sun.
The greatest family adventure came with a trip to USA and a visit to Disney, it was an absolute joy of
a stay. But it was as magical for the adults as it was for the children.
Dave loved a debate – discussing the issues of the day with anyone who would join him – he was a
forthright man who never shrunk away from the things he believed, and the demands life threw at
him. He was proud of his heritage and held a strong belief in the worth of our small town.

He enjoyed watching England play football, he had a soft spot for United and the Alex, but Cricket
was his real passion. He loved his garden – growing flowers and veg such as tomatoes, potatoes and
onions.
He was a loyal and honest man, if he numbered you amongst your friends then you had someone
who was guaranteed to always have your back. Dave was a role model to many. He instilled in his
children the importance of helping others.
He gave of his advice and knowledge freely to anyone who solicited it, he was a great listener but
was never judgemental of others. His greatest gift to his children was standing aside and letting
them make their own way in life, always secure in the knowledge that should they stumble, he
would always be there to help.

May he rest in peace.