Mr David Thear

 

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Donations can be made in memory of David to the U3AC - an organisation which helped shape and enhance David’s life after the sad loss of Katie in 2010. 

The University of the Third Age in Cambridge (U3AC) is an independent Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), which organises educational, social and fitness activities for people who are not or no longer in full-time employment. 

David signed up for courses ranging from birdsong to Ancient Greek history to table tennis. However, it was the courses in short story writing and poetry that he loved best. After several years, David also become a tutor, instilling his love of poetry into others in his Starting to Write Poetry Course, which ran for several years. 

David was often on the park & ride bus to Cambridge three or more times a week for his U3A commitments and we know he would be delighted that donations in his memory are helping others to open new doors to learning as well as make friends in later life. 

Matthew, Helen, Gwilym & family. 

 

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Charity details

University Of The Third Age In Cambridge (Cio)

University of the Third Age in Cambridge (U3AC), an independent Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), organises educational, social and fitness activities for people who are not or not longer in full-time employment (there are no age restrictions).. Set up ion 1982, we are self-financing and run by our members.

Registered Number 1180769

http://www.u3ac.org.uk

Messages of condolence

Remembering David who enjoyed walking the footpaths around Newport, a lovely man.

Ms Fiona Strachan

Sincere condolences to all David’s family on his passing May he rest in peace

Mr Clare and Liam Donoher

I always enjoyed David’s contributions to our Writers’ Workshop. He had so many interesting tales to tell and he told them with humour and warmth.

Ms Liz Alan

Sending you love and peace.

Mr Daniel Persson

Remembering David as the kind, sociable and knowledgeable gentleman he was. Thinking of all the family at this time and sending lots of love.

Mr & Mrs Ralph & Jane Sears

Service details

Funeral Service

04 June, 2026 16:30

Cam Valley Crematorium

Field Farm Drive, Great Chesterford, CB10 1FE