Dave Ridgway : Duty Officer, Passenger Services / Overseas Station Manager
Sadly we learn that Dave passed away on 18th July 2025. Dave had suffered a long term illness but was with his family Yvonne, Chris and Nick.
Dave joined the newly formed Caledonian Airways handling department c 1968 as a Duty Officer and he moved overseas to the Middle East. Returning home in the late 80s he finally Joined Emirates UK until his retirement.
On the right, Dave enjoying a pint and his cricket
Dave joined the newly formed Caledonian Airways handling department c 1968 as a Duty Officer and he moved overseas to the Middle East. Returning home in the late 80s he finally Joined Emirates UK until his retirement.
On the right, Dave enjoying a pint and his cricket
Dave Remembered
From Len Bunn - RIP Dave
From Tony Bearman - Sad news - fondly remembered RIP
From Jeff Youtan - RiP Dave.
From Maureen Copeland - Sad news. Condolences to the family and friends of Dave, may he RIP
From Pauline Bowell
So very sorry to read this sad news. Dave was Duty Officer in Pax Services during my time on Reception. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I had huge respect for him and send my heartfelt condolences to Yvonne, all family members and friends. Rest peacefully Dave
From Caron Phillips - RIP Dave, and my sincere condolences to his family and friends
From Brian Buchanan Aitchison - Very sad news, condolences to the Family. RIP Dave
From Lindsay Biggin - Sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts are with Yvonne and their sons. May he RIP.
From Vanessa Holland - Sincere condolences to Yvonne & the family
From Laurence Civil - RIP Dave so sad he was a Duty Officer when I joined BCal in June 1976
From Sandie Kubiak
Very sad news. He was a Duty Officer in passenger services when I joined in 1977. Lovely man
From Ken Fielding
Sad news, Dave & I shared a house in Ifield when we started at Caledonian. Such a great guy. RIP Dave.
From Cherry Perkins
So very sorry to hear. My late husband (Dave Perkins} and I were great friends years ago with Dave, Yvonne and family. I seem to have lost touch since my Dave died! My best wishes to Yvonne and the boys
From Richard Heywood - Very sorry to hear that. RIP Dave
From Linda Collyer - At peace condolences to the family.
From Trevor Fisher - RIP Dave real gentleman great to work with
From Anne Winckworth
Sorry to hear this, he was indeed a lovely gentleman and my husband Chris an I worked with him in passenger services. Condolences to his wife and family . Rip .
From Alan Saunders - RIP...
From Jane Gray - RIP Dave.
From William Gardner-Hunter - RIP
From Peter Nettlefold - I have great memories of working with Dave and so sad for Yvonne and family. RIP buddy
From Roger Warren - RIP Dave
From Graham Waters - R.I.P.
From Christine Preston - So sad to hear. RIP Dave.
From George Banks
So sorry to hear this I remember meeting Dave down the route over the years my condolences to his family RIP Dave
From Hasu Jethwa - RIP
From Lyn Elms - Very sad, condolences from Nigel and Lyn Elms
From Liz Nettlefold - So very sad, condolences to family and friends
From Madeliene Gibson - So sad. He was such a lovely man.
From Lyn Povey - Very sad news. My thoughts are with his family
From Riaz Butt - RIP Dave. My prayers for him and thoughts for his family and friends.
From Carole Laithwaite
Mike and I knew Dave and Yvonne well when we were all based in Jeddah. Very sad to hear this news
From Dee Richards - Sad news. Dave is well remembered and was liked
From Coreen Wilcox
Oh no I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Dave so well in the early days. My sincere condolences to Yvonne, his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Dave
From Vanessa Ridgway van Perlstein
Very sad news. I knew there was another person with similar name to my David. my condolences for the family.
From Fee Flee - So very sorry for your very sad loss Fly Free
From Freddie Gorman - R.I.P Dave.
From Robert Wainwright - Very sad. RIP Dave.
From Dudley Trimm-Allen - Very sorry to hear that. Such a gentleman
From Ricky Cuss
Very sad to hear this… Dave was a smashing chap and pleasure to work with. Rest in peace Mr R, our heartfelt condolences go out to Yvonne and family. RIP.
From Rob Cooper - RIP Dave, he was a great boss, and a very good friend.
From David R Holder - RIP Dave another great aviation gentleman sincere condolences to his family and friends
From Brian Russell
Many good memories of Dave - we shared a house for a while and worked together throughout the 70’s. Condolences to Yvonne and family - such a sad ending for this popular guy. RIP Dave
From Jim Will - RIP Dave. Condolences to the family.
From Rohan Alce - RIP Dave. A great guy who will be missed by many.
From Cos Shiels - RIP Dave, a true gentleman.
From Lyndsay Cochrane
Very sad news indeed. A lovely Gentleman; RIP. My Heartfelt Condolences to Yvonne, his Family & Friends
From Trevor Warburton - Sad news. Dave was a lovely bloke to work and play cricket with.
From Neville Coleman - Very sad news, Dave was a really top guy
From Cherry Perkins
Condolences Yvonne, Chris and Nick. Remembering the good times we shared when in the UK. (Bbq's, general meals, walks out, etc.) My late husband (Dave Perkins) and Dave R were great friends working for the airline at Gatwick and overseas. RIP Dave Ridg.
From Laurie Berryman - Very sad news, I worked with Dave at Emirates and he was a great guy. RIP
From John Meighan - Condolences to Dave's family, a lovely man.
From Brian Russell
Dave and I shared a house and worked together for many years. Lots of fun memories. Condolences to Yvonne and family. A sad end to a very popular guy.
From Kim Widdup - My sincere condolences to Dave’s family
From Deanna West
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing - he was a great DO when I joined in early 1972 and so sad to learn that he too suffered from dementia like my late husband Alan - A cruel illness. RIP Dave and condolences to all the family.
From Walter Riggans
I worked with Dave in Gatwick from 1969 onwards. We had some great times back then and many great memories were made. As you know, Dave was my best man in 1982 when Thelma and I got married. However in time many of us were posted overseas and I subsequently moved to other companies and unfortunately lost touch. We did however catch up briefly when he joined Emirates in the UK and I was in Dubai. Sincere Condolences to Yvonne and family. RIP Dave.
From Michael Emmett
So sad to hear of Dave’s passing I knew him In Sierra Leone when I relieved Denis Long. I was invited to his house for the most amazing curries and we always played poker.
From Nick Crawford
Sad news, Dave was my boss when I worked up in Edinburgh for a few years. Top man and Gentleman. Condolences to the family
From Peter Sawyer
So sorry to hear this sad news! Dave and I worked together as Passenger Service Duty Officers from 73 to 76 and were together again in West Africa over the period 79 to 82. Dave was a joy to work with - I respected his judgement immensely. Dave was also a good friend - playing golf on our off duty days and accompanied by Yvonne, during a stay with my wife and I at the Company house in Ndola.Good times, the memory of which I treasure. Sincere condolences to Yvonne and Family
From Chris Jensen
So sorry to see the sad news and sincere condolences to Yvonne (with whom I also worked) and family. Such a lovely man to work with.
From Julia & Stuart Richardson
Julia and I were sad to hear that Dave has passed away. He was always cool, calm and very affable which made it a pleasure to work with him. Sincere condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Dave.
From Guy Boyling - Great company, lovely bloke. Knew him in BEA (Manchester) as well. Very sad loss
From Colin Varty
Very sad to hear of Dave’s passing, my sympathies to Yvonne and family. I played golf with Dave way back and our last liaisons were when he was Airport Manager Freetown and I was in Monrovia. Always fun to be with.
From Elspeth Barber - So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a super Duty Officer to work with over many years at Gatwick.
From Phil Baker - Dave was a really nice guy. Sarah and I send our sincere condolences to Yvonne and family.
From Elizabeth Lockhart-Mure - RIP, Dave… some happy memories from Nairobi days
From Tim Gibson
Dave and I joined Cally at the same time, in 1968, when it went self-handling. He was always a joy to work with and I have many happy memories of just how much FUN it was way back then. I disappeared off to JFK in 1970, to become one of Alan Stronach's 'boys' and sadly I don't think I ever saw him again, but the memories are still there.
From Hugh Cowan
Dave was a joy to work with. Always had a smile and was keen to work around and problem - shiv made them all go away! A true scholar and a gentleman.
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Alan Reeves, Alayne Elizabeth, Nick Ridgway, Sylvia Murphy, Jenny Holland, Cos Shiels, Kris Massie, Steve Hope, Kathleen Chappell, Suzun Edmead, Phil Anderson, Tricia Riley, John Fletcher, Estelle Rousell, Jan Mitchell, Freddie Gorman, Fee Flee, Roger Moore, Coreen Wilcox, Christine Wood, Julie Hourigan, Valerie Edwards, Riaz Butt, Denise Stevens, Ray Bridgman, Dave Phillips, Janet Willis, Tina Harvey, Christine Jegu, Graham Waters, Frank Brejcha, Carolyn Poppeliers, Pat Cresswell, Trevor Tommy Gunn, Austin Wynn-Hayes, Laurie Evans, William Gardner-Hunter, Liz Tiley, Vivien Izzard, Liz Rogers, David Paula Williams, Ken Fielding, Tom Stringer, Pauline Bowell, Caron Phillips, Alan Saunders, Brenda Mills, Lynne Le Maitre, Biddi Geoghegan,
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From Len Bunn - RIP Dave
From Tony Bearman - Sad news - fondly remembered RIP
From Jeff Youtan - RiP Dave.
From Maureen Copeland - Sad news. Condolences to the family and friends of Dave, may he RIP
From Pauline Bowell
So very sorry to read this sad news. Dave was Duty Officer in Pax Services during my time on Reception. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. I had huge respect for him and send my heartfelt condolences to Yvonne, all family members and friends. Rest peacefully Dave
From Caron Phillips - RIP Dave, and my sincere condolences to his family and friends
From Brian Buchanan Aitchison - Very sad news, condolences to the Family. RIP Dave
From Lindsay Biggin - Sorry to hear this sad news. Thoughts are with Yvonne and their sons. May he RIP.
From Vanessa Holland - Sincere condolences to Yvonne & the family
From Laurence Civil - RIP Dave so sad he was a Duty Officer when I joined BCal in June 1976
From Sandie Kubiak
Very sad news. He was a Duty Officer in passenger services when I joined in 1977. Lovely man
From Ken Fielding
Sad news, Dave & I shared a house in Ifield when we started at Caledonian. Such a great guy. RIP Dave.
From Cherry Perkins
So very sorry to hear. My late husband (Dave Perkins} and I were great friends years ago with Dave, Yvonne and family. I seem to have lost touch since my Dave died! My best wishes to Yvonne and the boys
From Richard Heywood - Very sorry to hear that. RIP Dave
From Linda Collyer - At peace condolences to the family.
From Trevor Fisher - RIP Dave real gentleman great to work with
From Anne Winckworth
Sorry to hear this, he was indeed a lovely gentleman and my husband Chris an I worked with him in passenger services. Condolences to his wife and family . Rip .
From Alan Saunders - RIP...
From Jane Gray - RIP Dave.
From William Gardner-Hunter - RIP
From Peter Nettlefold - I have great memories of working with Dave and so sad for Yvonne and family. RIP buddy
From Roger Warren - RIP Dave
From Graham Waters - R.I.P.
From Christine Preston - So sad to hear. RIP Dave.
From George Banks
So sorry to hear this I remember meeting Dave down the route over the years my condolences to his family RIP Dave
From Hasu Jethwa - RIP
From Lyn Elms - Very sad, condolences from Nigel and Lyn Elms
From Liz Nettlefold - So very sad, condolences to family and friends
From Madeliene Gibson - So sad. He was such a lovely man.
From Lyn Povey - Very sad news. My thoughts are with his family
From Riaz Butt - RIP Dave. My prayers for him and thoughts for his family and friends.
From Carole Laithwaite
Mike and I knew Dave and Yvonne well when we were all based in Jeddah. Very sad to hear this news
From Dee Richards - Sad news. Dave is well remembered and was liked
From Coreen Wilcox
Oh no I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Dave so well in the early days. My sincere condolences to Yvonne, his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Dave
From Vanessa Ridgway van Perlstein
Very sad news. I knew there was another person with similar name to my David. my condolences for the family.
From Fee Flee - So very sorry for your very sad loss Fly Free
From Freddie Gorman - R.I.P Dave.
From Robert Wainwright - Very sad. RIP Dave.
From Dudley Trimm-Allen - Very sorry to hear that. Such a gentleman
From Ricky Cuss
Very sad to hear this… Dave was a smashing chap and pleasure to work with. Rest in peace Mr R, our heartfelt condolences go out to Yvonne and family. RIP.
From Rob Cooper - RIP Dave, he was a great boss, and a very good friend.
From David R Holder - RIP Dave another great aviation gentleman sincere condolences to his family and friends
From Brian Russell
Many good memories of Dave - we shared a house for a while and worked together throughout the 70’s. Condolences to Yvonne and family - such a sad ending for this popular guy. RIP Dave
From Jim Will - RIP Dave. Condolences to the family.
From Rohan Alce - RIP Dave. A great guy who will be missed by many.
From Cos Shiels - RIP Dave, a true gentleman.
From Lyndsay Cochrane
Very sad news indeed. A lovely Gentleman; RIP. My Heartfelt Condolences to Yvonne, his Family & Friends
From Trevor Warburton - Sad news. Dave was a lovely bloke to work and play cricket with.
From Neville Coleman - Very sad news, Dave was a really top guy
From Cherry Perkins
Condolences Yvonne, Chris and Nick. Remembering the good times we shared when in the UK. (Bbq's, general meals, walks out, etc.) My late husband (Dave Perkins) and Dave R were great friends working for the airline at Gatwick and overseas. RIP Dave Ridg.
From Laurie Berryman - Very sad news, I worked with Dave at Emirates and he was a great guy. RIP
From John Meighan - Condolences to Dave's family, a lovely man.
From Brian Russell
Dave and I shared a house and worked together for many years. Lots of fun memories. Condolences to Yvonne and family. A sad end to a very popular guy.
From Kim Widdup - My sincere condolences to Dave’s family
From Deanna West
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing - he was a great DO when I joined in early 1972 and so sad to learn that he too suffered from dementia like my late husband Alan - A cruel illness. RIP Dave and condolences to all the family.
From Walter Riggans
I worked with Dave in Gatwick from 1969 onwards. We had some great times back then and many great memories were made. As you know, Dave was my best man in 1982 when Thelma and I got married. However in time many of us were posted overseas and I subsequently moved to other companies and unfortunately lost touch. We did however catch up briefly when he joined Emirates in the UK and I was in Dubai. Sincere Condolences to Yvonne and family. RIP Dave.
From Michael Emmett
So sad to hear of Dave’s passing I knew him In Sierra Leone when I relieved Denis Long. I was invited to his house for the most amazing curries and we always played poker.
From Nick Crawford
Sad news, Dave was my boss when I worked up in Edinburgh for a few years. Top man and Gentleman. Condolences to the family
From Peter Sawyer
So sorry to hear this sad news! Dave and I worked together as Passenger Service Duty Officers from 73 to 76 and were together again in West Africa over the period 79 to 82. Dave was a joy to work with - I respected his judgement immensely. Dave was also a good friend - playing golf on our off duty days and accompanied by Yvonne, during a stay with my wife and I at the Company house in Ndola.Good times, the memory of which I treasure. Sincere condolences to Yvonne and Family
From Chris Jensen
So sorry to see the sad news and sincere condolences to Yvonne (with whom I also worked) and family. Such a lovely man to work with.
From Julia & Stuart Richardson
Julia and I were sad to hear that Dave has passed away. He was always cool, calm and very affable which made it a pleasure to work with him. Sincere condolences to his family. Rest in Peace Dave.
From Guy Boyling - Great company, lovely bloke. Knew him in BEA (Manchester) as well. Very sad loss
From Colin Varty
Very sad to hear of Dave’s passing, my sympathies to Yvonne and family. I played golf with Dave way back and our last liaisons were when he was Airport Manager Freetown and I was in Monrovia. Always fun to be with.
From Elspeth Barber - So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a super Duty Officer to work with over many years at Gatwick.
From Phil Baker - Dave was a really nice guy. Sarah and I send our sincere condolences to Yvonne and family.
From Elizabeth Lockhart-Mure - RIP, Dave… some happy memories from Nairobi days
From Tim Gibson
Dave and I joined Cally at the same time, in 1968, when it went self-handling. He was always a joy to work with and I have many happy memories of just how much FUN it was way back then. I disappeared off to JFK in 1970, to become one of Alan Stronach's 'boys' and sadly I don't think I ever saw him again, but the memories are still there.
From Hugh Cowan
Dave was a joy to work with. Always had a smile and was keen to work around and problem - shiv made them all go away! A true scholar and a gentleman.
If you would like to leave a message in remembrance please drop me a line anytime at BCalatribute@outlook.com
Condolences were extended by:
Dave Thaxter, Alan Reeves, Alayne Elizabeth, Nick Ridgway, Sylvia Murphy, Jenny Holland, Cos Shiels, Kris Massie, Steve Hope, Kathleen Chappell, Suzun Edmead, Phil Anderson, Tricia Riley, John Fletcher, Estelle Rousell, Jan Mitchell, Freddie Gorman, Fee Flee, Roger Moore, Coreen Wilcox, Christine Wood, Julie Hourigan, Valerie Edwards, Riaz Butt, Denise Stevens, Ray Bridgman, Dave Phillips, Janet Willis, Tina Harvey, Christine Jegu, Graham Waters, Frank Brejcha, Carolyn Poppeliers, Pat Cresswell, Trevor Tommy Gunn, Austin Wynn-Hayes, Laurie Evans, William Gardner-Hunter, Liz Tiley, Vivien Izzard, Liz Rogers, David Paula Williams, Ken Fielding, Tom Stringer, Pauline Bowell, Caron Phillips, Alan Saunders, Brenda Mills, Lynne Le Maitre, Biddi Geoghegan,
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Service Information
Dave's funeral was held on Friday 15th August 2025 in Plymouth.
There was a celebration of his life after the service at Boringdon Golf Club.
Dave's funeral was held on Friday 15th August 2025 in Plymouth.
There was a celebration of his life after the service at Boringdon Golf Club.
