David Peart, died at home after a long illness.
Beloved husband of Margaret, devoted father of Kirstin and Roger, and loving Grandfather of James, Molly, Beatrice, Grace and Wilfred.
David’s son Roger: “Dad loved all things Sedbergh, especially the friendships formed through his generation (his two brothers Tony and John also attended Sedbergh), my generation and then through James and Molly more recently. When I played for 1st XV he didn’t miss a single match including all away games, and he was there at as many of James’s and Molly’s matches as he was able. He was much respected and loved by all who met him, and known to treat everyone equally, regardless of background or race. Most will remember his enormous laugh which he used as often as he could, seeing the best in everyone and finding good humour wherever he could.”
Notables:
Educated at Sedbergh School (where his son and two of his grandchildren attended)
Director F Peart & Co. 1965, Appointed Chairman in 1993, retired to non exec Chairman in 1999
Director of Hartlepool Water Company PLC
Director of Hartlepool’s Advance Building Society
High Sheriff of Cleveland 1988/9
Hon Secretary IBIA (the International Bunker Industry Association)
President of Durham & Cleveland Squash Rackets Association
Hon Secretary of Red House School, Norton
Board Member of Cleveland Community Foundation
Member of the North Cleveland Advisory Committee (Selection of Magistrates)