Dave Gough

Dave was the most influential person in the life of every single person he crossed paths with. He didn’t just work in The Stores — Dave was The Stores. There are no words to describe the loss of Dave in our lives. For all the candles Dave lit for us, we will now light for him.

I was so unbelievably saddened to hear of the passing of Dave. I feel so privileged to have known him and to have been part of The Stores crew. To know Dave was to love him. He was such a special soul with the kindest heart, the best of laughs and a genuine care for everybody that he met. There’ll never be another like him. Dave always called me an “auld wan” .. One day he was going home for a few hours kip, due back that night, and I shouted across the bar as he was leaving “get a good sleep now Dave, won’t ya.. it’ll crown you!” Well, he absolutely erupted laughing. “How old ARE you?” he said to me. Alas that became our running joke and how we ended every goodbye to follow.
I hope you really are getting a good sleep now Dave. We will all miss you forever. My deepest condolences to Mary and all of Dave’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time❤️

I still can’t believe Dave’s gone, he was one of a kind. He was such a gent, it was a real privilege to have been part of his life. From the moment he welcomed me into The Stores, he made me feel at home in Wexford. We had countless debates and discussions, both of us too stubborn to back down, but we always ended up laughing. I’ll never forget that laugh.

Thank you, Dave, for the friendship, the laughs, and the memories. Thinking of Mary and all who loved him.

Mir.

Sincere sympathy Mary on the sad passing of Dave.May his gentle soul rest in peace.Thinking of you.

Dear Mary, deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved husband, Dave. May he rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathies to Mary and to the Gough and Byrne families on the sad passing of Dave. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

So sorry Mary l only heard of the sad passing of Your Husband.
I'll be thinking of You at this really difficult time x

I first met Dave in the early 00’s when I did a night in the old Stores and his first words to me at the end of the night was ‘you’ll be back’. That meant a huge amount to me back then in a place I didn’t know anyone but Dave made me feel at home from that minute onwards. Over the years we had many chats before and after the gigs and shared it over a coffee or whatever was going. Dave was just a pure gentleman and nothing ever bothered him. He loved some odd house tunes that I didn’t expect him to like but nothing compared to Neil Diamond. The odd night I’d treat him to a bit of song sung blue and his head would pop over the bar with a huge smile on his face and a thumbs up. We worked through the great times, the recession, the good times and all those longs Christmas nights but Dave always asked how ya were, how’s the family and just checked in with you like a true friend does. Dave was a friend to me for over 20 years and he was a pleasure to work with. He was and always will be a pure gentleman and I will miss you very much buddy. God bless and a bed of heaven to you. Your goodness and friendship will be missed.

John Keane

Dear Mary,
Thinking of you at this very sad and difficult time.
Love Sarah.

Dear Mary and Family, I am sorry to learn of your recent sad loss. May Dave's gentle soul rest in peace, James.

I first met Dave over twenty years ago when I was a fresh faced barman working in the Riverbank House Hotel, he got a pint, naturally, and insisted I take for one for myself. It might be a small thing for many but showed one of his greatest characteristics, generosity. Years later I had the priviledge of calling him a colleague in The Centenary Stores. I don't know how many hours I spent in your company, how many conversations we had, but what I remember most is the laughter. Memories filled with belly aching, side splitting laughter....and Neil Diamond. Thanks for everything Dave. Rest well my friend.

Mary and Gough family i am so sorry to hear the sad news of Dave passing.
May he rest in peace 🙏

Ann Hogan

Mary, only became aware of the passing of your beloved husband Dave in recent days. So, so sorry to hear this news Mary. Very much thinking of you and all of Dave’s family & friends at this very very difficult time. May Dave’s gentle, kind soul rest in peace.
God Bless and take care Mary.

Dave was always so lovely to chat to in the Stores, a really lovely man. Our sympathies to you Mary and to all the extended family ❤️

Mary ,so sorry for your loss, condolences to you and your family

Mary, only aware of the passing of your dear husband Dave..words can't express what I want to say. Thinking of you and family at this very very difficult time.Treasured memories remain within for ever.RIP Dave.
God Bless you and family

HI Mary can't believe that Dave your gorgeous Husband Passed away May Dave Gentle Soul rest in peace Sorry not able to go to wake or Funeral watch on my laptop it was very nice and funny like Dave would have wanted it Mary take care and my Sympathy to all Will always love you Joicy x

Sincere sympathy to Mary and to the Gough and Byrne families on the sad passing of Dave may his gentle soul rest in peace.

Mary,so very sorry to hear of Dave.s passing, keeping you and all the family in thoughts and prayers.May he rest in peace.

Sincere condolences Mary and all of Dave’s family on your heartbreaking loss. Thinking of you at this very sad time.

Rest in peace Dave had many a good pint 🍺 and great chats in the stores Wexford over the years a real Gentleman RIP

Mary, Tim and extended Gough and Byrne families.

So very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. He was a pure gent that clearly touched the lives of so many people in Wexford and beyond.

There are no words at this difficult time. Rest in peace Dave.

Sincere sympathy to Mary, Dave's brotheres, the wider Gough family also Marys family on Dave's very sad passing. May he rest in peace with his Mam,Dad, Annette & John.

So very sad to hear of Dave's passing. Sincere sympathy to Mary the Gough family and Byrne family a really nice man.

Sincere condolences Mary, thinking of you at this very difficult time. Rest in peace Dave.

Sincere condolences to Mary Timmy Patrick Les on the passing of Dave. He was a really lovely man and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Dave❤️

Heartfelt Sympathy to Mary, Tom, Maura and extended families on the sad passing of their Beloved David. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Mary, Sincere condolences to you, Dave's family & your family on Dave’s death. May he rest in peace. We have had nothing but happy & memorable meetings with Dave from nights in the Stores to family gatherings. Thinking of you Mary.

Deepest condolences on the loss of dear Dave, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this said time. A true gentleman that will be sadly missed. Rest in peace Dave x

On behalf of our family our deepest condolences to you and your family. Dave truly a very kind gentle soul who didn’t ask for much in life, generous, heart full of peace and kindness, who battled with no complaints. Mary your dedication is beyond belief , we are heart broken for you and the family for such a deep loss. We will miss him so much.

I'm so sorry to hear about Dave a true gentleman, my you rest in peace my friend, thoughts are with you Mary, and families x

Sincere sympathy to Mary, and to Les, Tim, Patrick and the extended Gough and Byrne families. Dave was a true gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Dear Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss, thinking you and your family during this very sad time. May Dave rest in peace x

Dear Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. May Dave rest in peace.

Mary, we are heartbroken for you and your family at the loss of your lovely husband and soulmate Dave. Your love and dedication to Dave is truly inspiring. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Aisling & Gavin, Luke, Adam & Ben.

Sending my sincere condolences to Mary and family on the passing of Dave. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

RiP Dave.
Condolenes to Mary and your family

Sitting over the last two evenings with Dave and his beautiful wife Mary has given me a chance to reflect. I am hugely grateful for 42 years of Dave’s friendship. What a man, and a constant throughout my life. I am also grateful to Mary for sharing Dave with us all. In particular Mary, thank you for your generosity of heart over the last few months. Dave’s friendship continues for eternity, just in a different way with a gentle hand now guiding us on our way. Thank you Dave, dear friend.

Mary, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband and best friend, Dave.
Thinking of you and all your extended family.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

R.I.P David you were one of the good guys

Mary so sorry to hear of dave s passing a lovely man remembering great times in the store's and lots of laughs may he sleep in heavenly peace

Deepest sympathy to all Dave’s family.

Sincere Condolences Mary on the passing of your beloved Dave, also to the Gough & Byrne families. May Dave’s Soul Rest In Eternal Peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mary also to Tom & Maura and all the Gough family on the passing of Dave R.I.P

Sending sincere sympathies to Mary and the extended Gough and Byrne families and to Dave’s extensive circle of friends. I have such gorgeous memories of us all at the CBS/PRES ceilís and later down in Bogarts and of course in The Stores. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. RIP Dave

Sincere condolences to Mary and all the Gough family on the sad passing of Dave.May his gentle soul rest in peace 🙏. Desmond Fegan &Susan Crosbie.

Sincere condolences to the Gough family on the sad passing of Dave.
May he Rest in Peace

So Sorry to hear this sad news thoughts and prayers with you all
May his gentle soul rest in peace
🙏

I'm very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I got to know Dave from lunchtime at the Centenary Stores. He was always welcoming and a pleasure to meet.
Sincerest sympathy to his wife and family at this sad time for you all.

Sincere condolences to Mary and the Gough family on the sad passing of Dave. He was always a joy to meet. Many happy memories of him in “The Stores”. He was a thorough gentleman and a privilege to have known.
Ar dheis go raibh a anam dílis.

Shock to have learned of Dave's passing. Condolences to you Mary, his siblings and his many friends.
A true gentleman with a welcome smile and a hint of mischief.
May he rest in peace

My sincere sympathies to you Mary on the loss of your beloved Dave such a gentleman. I'm sure Jan and Michael will be waiting with open arms to greet their dear friend today x

Simply the best. Rest in peace, Dave.

So sorry to hear about the passing of Dave. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time. R.I.P. Dave.

Sincere sympathy to Mary and all the family. Thinking of you at this time. May Dave rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Mary and the Gough family on the passing of Dave. May he rest in peace.

Condolences to all the family Dave was a lovely man had made chat's with him in the Sores he will be missed taughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time

Thinking of you Mary, my sincere condolences x

Mary i was so sorry to learn of Dave's passing, myself and the girls are thinking of you at this very sad and difficult time, may he rest in peace.

Deepest sympathy to Mary and the Gough, Byrne and Noonan families on Dave's sad passing. May he rest in peace.