HENDERSON, Dave:
On Saturday, 19 July, 2025, the world lost a true original: Dave Henderson — known to many as Friday Night Dave, Half-Time Henderson, Brod, The Walrus, and to those closest to him, simply legend.

Dave passed away peacefully after a hard-fought battle with COPD, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind a legacy of laughter, loyalty, and leaking taps fixed with unmatched precision.

Beloved husband, proud dad, doting grandad, cheeky brother, favourite uncle, loyal friend, master craftsman plumber, Speights Mate, and all-round good bugger — Dave will be missed by everyone lucky enough to have shared a yarn with him.

Massive thanks to the incredible team at St John Ambulance, and Ward 19 and the Emergency Department at Christchurch Hospital — your care and kindness meant the world.

Instead of flowers please consider donating to COPD research or to St Johns Ambulance.

Come celebrate Dave’s life — and tell your best “Dave story” — on Friday, July 25, at 1:00pm at the John Rhind Chapel, Richmond (entrance off London or Whitmore Streets).

Then, in true Dave style, raise a glass with us at the New Brighton Workingman’s Club for a proper Friday Night Dave send-off (from 4pm).

Please share with his mates.

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