Dedicated to the memory of a great man

This site is a tribute to Dave "Hoppy". Second son of the late Frank and Betsy, and brother to John. A fabulous Dad, to Stephen and Matthew and a loving Father-in-law, to Kate and Lauren and an amazing grandad to Lucy, Daniel, Brooke, Quinn and Elle.

Dave dedicated much of his life to Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGs) and will leave a great legacy for supporting both the staff and children during the last 48 years. As well as his love for family and school, he will also be remembered for his football coaching at QEGs and with the Independent Schools.

He is much loved and respected and will always be remembered. 

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It would be great if you could add your personal messages and photos from your time with David, so we can celebrate his life together and remember some of the wonderful moments he had with all of us.

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Dave was a good friend to me during the time I worked at QEGS. We travelled to a few places together - Amsterdam, Vienna and Mercia being the most memorable, full of culture, food, drink, more drink and many, many laughs. Many of the tributes mention his excellent Politics lessons, but he could turn his hand to anything. He gave equal enthusiasm to the Classics lessons he taught, when we needed extra staff in the department! We lost touch a bit when I left QEGS and moved to the East Midlands, but Dave was quick to congratulate me on the birth of my first daughter in 2020. I didn't get a chance to tell him that the second arrived safe and well, now 8 weeks old. I am so glad I saw him in summer and got to catch up. He chatted about his family and Lynne. He always spoke so proudly about his boys and their families and achievements. You will be sadly missed Dave. I am grateful to have known you and to have spent time in your company.
Ruth Wildman (QEGS 2004-2019)
A fantastic teacher and just a great bloke. Politics A-Level classes were the best part of the week. The tributes from pupils and staff spanning many decades is testament to this, but what a great legacy to leave. RIP “Hoppy” and thank you, one of the very best.
David Brown
23rd February 2023
You always remember the best teachers....and Mr Hops was for sure one of those. He will rightly be remembered for all that he achieved at QEGS and his legacy there will live on and on. Thank you Mr Hops. Rest in peace Sir.
Nick Hedley
23rd February 2023
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