Memories
Take a moment to remember friends and colleagues who are no longer with us.
David Bate
‘Skipper’ Dave was a regular passenger on MV Freedom and, as the picture shows, he enjoyed being able to move into the wheelhouse and steer the boat under supervision.
On 22nd June 2023, David sadly sailed to the end of his earthly life. On that morning, David, in bed with a slight fever, asked his superb Duty Carer to take him to the Freedom boat. Unfortunately, later that day, David died of an inherent heart problem.
As this glorious picture of ‘Skipper Dave’ shows, his utmost enjoyment in life was the love of the sea, particularly onboard MV Freedom.
This Contribution from his father Denis
Eric Hearn
Eric, formerly of Southwell, Portland. Husband of the late Frances, passed away after a short illness aged 93 on the 13th May 2022. Former skipper of the Aqua Rose and well-known navigation and sailing instructor. Eric’s funeral service took place at Weymouth Crematorium on Wednesday 1st June at 10.45am. Flowers were welcome or donations could be made in his memory for The Veteran’s Hub Weymouth.
Published 24th May 2022
Katie Langrishe
Katie was a regular passenger on MV Freedom with Dorset Abilities Group. She passed away on 1st April 2024 at just 44 years of age. She was always such fun to have aboard and kept the skipper and crew on their toes. Once she knew your name, she would bombard you with questions She was a lovely young lady, who was a joy to be around and she will be hugely missed.
