GILLETT, David

GILLETT -

David (Foxrock, Dublin) (Former Captain of Foxrock Golf Club, President of Blackrock Past Pupils’ Union and Trustee of The Chester Beatty), passed away peacefully on 4th October 2026, surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of Blackrock Hospice, after a heroic battle with cancer, which he faced with remarkable courage and endless positivity. David will be forever missed by his beloved wife, soulmate and best friend, Fiona; his cherished sons James and Andrew and his heartbroken and adored mother, Sinéad. Predeceased by his father, Jim, his brother, Jonathan and his sister, Linda. Sadly missed by his brother-in-law Rory, partner Richéal and his many friends whose lives he touched.

Reposing at Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (A94-X308), on Friday 9th October, from 5pm-7pm. Requiem Mass will be held at the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, Foxrock on Saturday 10th October, arriving at 9.40am. Words of Appreciation will be given by the family prior to the Requiem Mass commencing at 10am, cremation thereafter in the Victorian Chapel, at Mount Jerome Crematorium (D6WHY98). Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to Breakthrough Cancer Research. All enquiries to Massey Bros. Funeral Home, Blackrock (01) 2804454

May he Rest in Peace