Mr David Robert Essington Lewis Late of Fitzroy North
David Robert Essington Lewis died on 10 September 2019 aged 73 years.
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Naomi Douglas — 22 September 2019
I struggle to put the significance of David into words. Both the significant contribution he made to the public (who might not know it), to the people he worked with, and to me personally. And harder, to reflect this in words. David had a particular respect and mastery of words. It took dedication and time, when most public servants were no longer at the office. I think of Deidre, Issy and Jack who shared David with his work. We share your loss now.
Kesari Narayanswami (Kes Kesari) — 22 September 2019
Deeply saddened on David's sudden passing away. Was a great helpful colleague at the then Dept of Sustainability & Environment. Will miss him and his deep thoughtfulness on water issues. My heartfelt sympathies to his family. May he rest in peace.
Roy, Takiab & Oscar Kriegler — 19 September 2019
We are greatly saddened to hear of our beautiful friend David's passing. He will always be in our thoughts. Deepest sympathies to Diedre and family.
Nikki Gemmill — 18 September 2019
Stuart Gemmill and I - two generations of water nerds - were both thrilled to have worked with (and learned from) David. We both enjoyed that he was sharply funny, so very lovely, and of course a great intellectual. We are very sad that he is gone and sadly neither of us are able to attend his celebration and farewell. Our deepest sympathy to Deidre and family and close friends. His legacy is great.
Diana Brydon — 18 September 2019
David was a dear friend to Bill Brydon and me during some of the most exciting and trying times of our lives. Even living so far away, David was a support to me when I most needed it. We loved him. My deepest sympathies to his family.
Tony Dalton — 18 September 2019
David was a wonderful man who I have known for forty five years. In recent times I again again witnessed his passion for thoughtfully addressing really important issues to do with the environment, democratic governance and accountability of political parties and foreign affairs. This passion for a better world was always accompanied by a great sense of humour and concern for others. We had some great times together and I am going to miss him. My deepest sympathies to Dierdre, Issy and Jack. I am so sorry that I will not be able to attend the event to be held in his memory and the celebration of his achievements.
Andy and Jane Francis — 18 September 2019
David was a very special friend for 45 years. We shared many good times in England and Australia, most recently on a wonderful road trip through South Australia and Victoria. He had a great sense of humour, was very caring, and passionate about so many issues. We will miss him very much. Our thoughts are with Deirdre, Issy, Jack, and the family.
GLen Liddell Mola — 18 September 2019
I loved David like a dear brother; one of my best friends from the 1960s. I will miss him.
Christine Forster — 18 September 2019
Peter and I have known David since Canberra days in 1973 and I have worked with David on water issues since 1984 and more recently as colleagues on ALP policy committees. Deepest sympathies for Deirdre, Isabel and Jack. We share your loss.
Nelum Piyasena — 18 September 2019
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I knew David while working at water sector for about 15 years. we worked through many water reforms and he was such a nice person. very passionate on what he do. May he rest in peace.