David WOODFORD-ROBINSON Obituary

David was the only art teacher I had, who encouraged my feeble attempts at drawing. He never disparaged my efforts as "abstracts" as others did. A lovely man and a great teacher.

David taught me how to really draw, I think about him often, class of 1982 Invercargill. 40 years later I am still.
My heartfelt thank you.

I was saddened to learn of David's passing. He was one of Life's gentlemen, very talented, and happy to share his vast knowledge. I went to his sculpting class at Polytech many years ago. During that course, I asked him if I could have a go on a pottery wheel and he told me what to do and how to go about it. Slurry ended up flying in all directions and people were moving away from where I was on the electric pottery wheel. I had slurry right up to my elbows and I was close to admitting defeat when David, being the absolute gentleman he was, stepped in to rescue the mess I was making. He had barely touched it and suddenly, he'd turned my soggy lump of clay into a small bowl, with only a small amount of slurry on his fingers! It was fired and glazed, and I still have it.
My condolences to David's family - the world needs more people like him.

My sympathy to you all on the loss of your beloved Dad, David. A very kind, gentle, friendly person. My apologies I couldn't attend the service today due to illness. Thinking of you all.

Memories of a great couple in David & Mary. Salt of the earth people who could always be relied upon in whatever they were involved in. Friendly and helpful - we have many fond memories of them both

I have many great memories of David and his talents. His patience was endless especially when it came to the likes of me trying to get the clay to form a recognisable shape. A very gentle caring person. My condolences to his family.

fond memories

Fond memories of David and Mary
RIP
Denise Smith(Brown) St Patrick's parish..St Mary's prayer group

Dear Johnathan, Brendan, Thérèse, Clare and David´s grandchildren. My Sincere Sympathy to each of you in the loss of your Dad and Grandad. May dear David be at peace with his Lord. Rest in Peace. Margaret Fletcher

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad
Mary and Tony Inexon

My sympathy to all David´s family, l worked with him at Southland Polytechnic, he was a very talented tutor and good friend,
Sincerely Ellen Ballantyne.