Dear Dave, We will miss the good and the fun conversations, your humor and infectious laugh and your great interest in others. We will miss you. Robert & Nicolette & Run Jie

I had the pleasure to know Dave professionally and personally for about 18 years. He was always there to listen, advise, teach, help, laugh and be quick with a snarky comment to give everyone a laugh. Of the many, many wonderful memories I have of Dave, there’s a couple that stand out. One was when he first started working for me and came to the US and I took the team to a local pub for happy hour and there was live music. If you know Dave then you know it ended in him finding his way to the mic and putting on a show for the US crowd, needless to say he was a huge hit! Many years later in 2017 when I had left Merck and was getting married to my wife Aimee, Dave and Mars made the trip across the pond to join us in our celebration. Everyone at the wedding remembered the funny, charming Brit and his beautiful, wonderful Dutch wife (picture attached). Dave and I always kept in touch through the craziness of life, and Aimee and I were able to spend time with him whenever we were in Europe. Aimee and I will always cherish the memories and hold them close to our hearts as we got to enjoy a wonderful man even if for too short of a time. You will be very deeply missed Dave.

Dave my friend, I will miss you dearly. It was an honor to get to know such a fine person like you, work and laugh with you. I wish your family strength. I will always remember you fondly. Servus, my dear with love.

Dave, you will be you will be forever missed and always remembered. xXx

I got to know Dave only a year ago while doing project on Organon sites disentanglement. Though we have never met, Dave impressed me with his energy brought to the project, his being inclusive.way of working. Dave has deep founded experience and knowledge, but he is very open and we could discuss different ideas but maintained good collaboration as well. Rest in peace Dave. Thank you, it has been pleasant to have worked with you.

We will miss you ❤️

Wat een groot verdriet en gemis voor velen zo zonder Dave!! Veel mooie herinneringen gemaakt met vele mensen Dave bij MSD. Medio jaren 90... veel IT klussen met jullie mooie en vooral fijne collega Dave volbracht bij MSD ... Ik ben vertrokken bij MSD eind 2012, maar trof (en ik trof Dave nog weleens in Haarlem in het Centrum / Muziekschool. Heel veel sterkte en kracht!! Dave reist vanaf nu op jullie schouders mee in de toekomst, Vergeet dat niet! Hij laat jullie drietjes nooit meer los!! Hang in there and thinking of you!!

Dear Dave, I came to know you through Helen, who was my colleague at De Swarten Hondt and eventually became my best friend. I recall you as a warm individual with a broad smile. You always made time for a chat and showed genuine interest. You and Marcelinne cherished moments in the sun, with wine, food, and watching the passing boats, but most of all, each other's company. It was heartening to witness your bond. You will be dearly missed. With love, Laura

Grote omhelzing.

Liefs

Dear Dave I had the honor and the fortune to start working with you when the spin-off was announced back in 2020. Since then, you rapidly became my teacher and the person that always had an smile and a answer to guide me. You have an special place in my heart and you will be always be remembered. A big hug to your family in this sad moment. The doors of my house in Argentina are always open for them. Thanks for everything you did for me. Rest in please my friend.

Lieve Marcelline, Hannah en Helen Wij wensen jullie heel veel sterkte met het verwerken van het verlies, van jullie lieve man en vader.

Namens Linde, Linda en Georgette heel veel sterkte en liefs. Wij herinneren zijn gulle lach en liefde voor zijn gezin.

Ik

Dear Dave I shall miss you as a colleague with a great sense of humor, lots of energy, willingness to help, very nice to work and spend time with. I wish your family a lot of strength in this difficult time. With love, Jochem,Mila and Sophie

Dave will be truly missed and will be a colleague who you will remember for the rest of your life. Always sincerely interested in both personal and work life. Often we mixed English and Dutch within an conversation which made us both laugh each time we did that.

Dear Dave, You will always be remembered with fondness. Of course we have that ache and the whys but we know you are in heaven watching over your family and giving them strength and love. ❤️ I&N

Dave mon ami, you have been a model for me since we started to work together in 2008, your wisdom has been so inspiring, our last trip in Singapore in Nov 2023 will remain forever in my mind, I am missing our daily chat big time. Lots of love to your family, I can’t imagine how much they will miss you. Adieu Dave mon Ami!

Dave: wish you all the best in the new world. Take care .

My sinceres condolences to Dave’s family. I will always remember Dave as a charismatic, helpfull and very smart colleague.

Rust zacht 🤍

Dave and I met in 1994 when Supco started. There are so many fond memories of all these years we worked on projects together. Dave was the such a kind, caring colleague, who always went the extra mile to help people. We spend a lot of time walking in boring Hoofddorp during lunch breaks, sharing work frustrations and successes. Afterwards we walked in the Waarderpolder, a bit less boring. It was a privilege to have worked with you. Ciao, my dear, with love.

I first met Dave in the early 90’s so there are lots of joyful memories but a special one happened recently when Dave reminisced about his childhood in Eastbourne. It was so unusual for Dave to talk about himself as he was always interested in everybody else and it was never about him. Being the son of parents who ran a bed and breakfast business in Eastbourne, he played a role and had his own responsibilities. Not least of all being wheeled out in front of house as the cute kid for the elderly residents to fuss over.  It was lovely to hear him talk about this time.  Dave was always so much fun to be around and it’s hard to accept that we’re no longer able to look forward to his kind and big hearted company. Lots of love to Mars, Hannah and Helen and I hope you gain comfort from how loved your special man/dad was.

Onze vriendschap was (te) kort, maar wat zullen we je missen lieve Dave. Rest in peace.

‘There is a light that never goes out’ The Smiths

Dave always brought sanity in a sometimes insane world. Intelligent, providing balanced perspectives and always there for others.

We will sorely miss the funny, bright, kind, loving boy from Eastbourne. Love Howard and Gemma Seabrook

Rest in peace Dave. You will be missed. Dave has been a great colleague for many years with excellent knowledge and skills but above all great humor, making it easy to break the ice or to put things into perspective. Many good memories. I wish the family & friends lots of strength.

It's a tribute to Dave that it's impossible to pin down a favourite memory. I have a myriad of memories, all of them happy, most of them from the time Dave couch surfed in the flat Nigel and I shared with two others. When Dave moved in, I had known him three days, our flat-mates had never met him but by time he moved out, he felt like a a family member and we all felt bereft. Dave was so genuinely interested in everyone, I loved our tradition ambling across the road to the local pub for a chat, a laugh and a game of pool. ( we decided to switch it up one night by trying the 'other local pub ' and only got out alive because I'm Irish and Dave charmed the fervent republican by agreeing the English were absolute bastards and buying a round of drinks for all ). I had the lovliest conversations with Dave during those days, he was erudite and knowledgeable , a really interesting person but as important really interested in others, he had an innate ability to draw others out, he was one of the funniest people I've ever met and ALWAYS kind. More recently I've loved sharing over WhatsApp, memories of times we shared in London and of a fateful night in Paris when Dave got us all locked in to a tiny bar until 4am when we had to be at the airport at 6am. I still shudder when I look at those floor tiles at CdeG airport and I think of Dave and curse him. I hope it will bring Marcelline, Hannah and Helen some small comfort to know that Dave will forever remain his vibrant, beautiful, beloved self in our hearts and in our memories. Slan Abhaile Dave ( safe home ) thank you for enhancing my life. Le Gra, Fiona.

Ah Dave! What can you say?! It was such a great pleasure to have known Dave since our formative years in Brighton Grove, Newcastle...and to have been blessed to have had a treasured moment with him as he neared the end. In between those times, although meet ups were sporadic, you could be sure that Dave would bring his razor sharp mind, his enjoyment of the absurd, and a real warmth to the occasion! I just regret we never followed through on our £millions-worth idea for an Instant Patent Machine (to be situated in pubs), which we dreamed up in the pub...but never got patented...Ah well, next time! There's a little bit of North London where the tulips from Haarlem are blooming beautifully. xxx

Terug 5 FW: Dave Norman LB Leo van der Bom 19-3-2024 17:58 Aan leovdrbom@xs4all.nl 2 bijlagen FRIS CONDOLEANCE…Dave.pdf (956,1 kB)Dave.txt (868 B) Dave.txt 868 Byte -​ - When I joined MSD in 2010, Dave was the first to explain DATA3 and COMET to me. After a while we found out we are both from '63, the best year ever we allways said. Also our kids are about the same age so in the past year we ofcourse discussed finding a job and a house. I also remember that he told about a birthday party, somthing like "be a popstar". I thought it would be fun for my daughters, but they thought differently (dads sometimes have stupid ideas :-) ). We also laughed a lot when there was panic again and the solution was so simple. In my working life I had a lot of colleagues but only very few were as nice as Dave. When I joined MSD in 2010, Dave was the first to explain DATA3 and COMET to me. After a while we found out we are both from '63, the best year ever we allways said. Also our kids are about the same age so in the past year we ofcourse discussed finding a job and a house. I also remember that he told about a birthday party, somthing like "be a popstar". I thought it would be fun for my daughters, but they thought differently (dads sometimes have stupid ideas :-) ). We also laughed a lot when there was panic again and the solution was so simple. In my working life I had a lot of colleagues but only very few were as nice as Dave.

We met through the kids, had many memorable parties and dinners. For sure, Dave had a particular taste in music. Many dance parties were interrupted by Dave’s famous Madness walk. We have warm memories to our friendship, you will be missed Dave.

So thankful that I had the wonderful opportunity of working with Dave on several projects over the years at MSD. He was the master of keeping (explaining) complicated IT jargon and configurations - simple and easy to understand for all audiences. I remember him as the “Data 3 Master”. I will always remember his patient and cheerful demeanor, always looking for the best solutions. But more importantly, I will remember him for how he made me feel in our interactions, genuinely taking the time to ask how things were going, and making time for a laugh. He was kind, humorous and committed in whatever he was working on. He will be missed in a big way.

Dave was a great friend to me at Newcastle University where we both studied Surveying Science. Dave was not only the brightest / smartest person on our degree course but also the most fun to be with. He was kind, sensitive, ‘cool’, listened to great music and had ‘style’. We had many a great night out in Newcastle. I am really sad that we didn’t get the opportunity to catch up in recent years as our work, busy lives and distance got in the way. This has been a real wake up call to me that friendships are so important. I am glad that we have been able to communicate via our WhatsApp group over the last month and I hope that this helped Dave. I know that it really helped me try to come to terms with things. Dave seemed so strong when I know he couldn’t have been feeling great and I cannot imagine what an effort this must have been for him. He spoke many a wise word in our communications. What also came through loud and clear was his love for his family, I hope that in sad time that they will find strength from this.

Farewell dear Dave. My earliest memories of time with you were holidays in Eastbourne when we pottered out of GlenRoy down to the seafront and you introduced me to the pier and all the games in the amusement arcade. As grown ups, we met rarely but through WhatsApp we stayed in touch and shared lots of moments of laughter. The image of you I will hold onto is the very happy and contented Dave at home, taking huge pleasure in spending time with the family, in particular enjoying preparing the Christmas Dinner for them. We will miss you xx

I bet not only me, but a lot of other people were first astonished and then incredibly saddened by what happened to you. You are one of the brightest minds I've come across during my work career, paired with a unique talent to explain complicated stuff in a language that everybody would understand and in a very humorous way. A born teacher, presenter and inspirer, with a personal touch which created friendships also outside of the office walls. like in my case. I'll miss you, but I'll keep within me all the good (and also less good) moments we shared together, all the times we said we missed good old Data3 and all the laughs we had talking about it. Rest in peace, my friend.

I’ve worked with Dave on and off at MSD for 10 years. Dave was hands down EVERYONES favorite coworker. Yes he was hard working and a master at his trade, but he had SO much heart and love to give everyone he interacted with. Not only did we always laugh from his humor but he always went out of his way to encourage our strengths, validate our concerns and care aboit our wellbeing. He was always a listening ear and as genuine as can be. He took time out of his day to check on status of personal situations. If it was an unfair situation he was as mad as I was and if it was sad you could hear his tears. Most of all everyone who worked with him knew who his wife and daughters were and how much they were the center of his world. You can’t replace or compare a man like Dave. I’m devastated he’s gone - he was such a constant in so many of our lives. He was the embodiment of what love is - so much love for so many. We are at a loss to loose this incredible colleague and friend. But we will keep his memory alive by loving and living as he did SO well!

Dave it was a great pleasure to have known with you. We never met in person but I always looked forward to our interactions. Full of energy, nothing a problem that couldn't be solved and always a lot of laughter. You will be greatly missed by many many people but I am glad to have shared some small time with you.

“Those we love never truly leave us. There are things that death cannot touch.” – Jack Thorne Always a trusted confidant, never judged, was empathetic when needed, provided a laugh when required, and my personal cheerleader.

I never met Dave in person. We worked in different countries. Interacted maybe a handful of times. With that said, the impact he made on me was tremendous. I had just started a new role at the company and obviously when starting something new- it is always a little challenging… and scary. I specifically remember Dave giving me a call after my first presentation to a larger audience, telling me “Waseem, you did such a great job!” I honestly believe it was mediocre at best. But Dave insisted, “No Waseem, you did excellent and you will make these reoccurring meetings that much better- keep it up.” It was almost like a father figure encouraging a son. It meant SO much to me. I even went back home that night to brag to my wife. That little gesture stuck with me so much. It motivated me as Dave was a guru in his field. Very intelligent, but gentle and humble at the same time. I will miss Dave. I truly believe Dave is in a good place, he was a great human being. Rest easy.

Too many memories to put down and many not appropriate for this forum, but that was Dave to me the only man I know who could be inappropriate and be charming at the same time, a rare talent and one that won me over as a lifelong friend with him since we first met as very scared 18 yr olds, moving from the soft south of England to the hard North East of Newcastle. Dave made friends wherever he went and he will be very much missed by myself. I am so glad that Mars, Helen and Hannah graciously arranged for me to have time with Dave at the end and I have taken away huge memories of those visits. All my Love to the family and as I told you Dave ... It was my absolute privilege to have known you most of my adult life. and to count you as a friend. Love Nig xxxx

Dave, it was a pleasure to work with you during my time in MSDIS and last year during the project where we are both working on! I wish the family all the best in this difficult time. We will miss you, Dave.

I miss sneaking out of work for a cheeky lunchtime frame of snooker with Dave and some of the MSDIS crew back in the late 90’s.. Dave had a special blend of caring, kindness and ‘can do’ about him that has made him friends all over the world. We will all miss him, and our thoughts are with Mars and Dave’s precious girls. I will raise a Vaasje in honor of Dave tonight, I only wish I could include bitterballen and vlammetjes for the full Hoofddorp Snooker Hall experience. We love you Dave!

Dave - warm memories of a funny , strong and clever friend from 40 years ago. Sorry we didn't get the hoped for catch up but so glad we all managed to reconnect over the last few years - your humour in the group chats will be very much missed. Sending loving thoughts to the family - may his spirit live on in your memories and give you strength.

Beste Marcelline, Hannah en Helen, Gecondoleerd met het verlies van jullie Dave. Hij was echt een hele fijne, vrolijke en deskundige MSDIS collega. Ik zal hem missen. Veel sterkte de komende tijd.

To an amazing colleague, always ready to help and whom could make difficult simple. You surely brought good to the World. I'm wishing lots of strength to your family in this difficult moment. Rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss. Very sad news. In memory of great professional and loving husband and father

Dave, I have told you this many times and you would laugh about it - that you are one of my favorite people. You know so much and are always willing to share and help out. I will miss your “fun” adjectives that make working and talking with you never boring. While our conversations were almost always around “problem-solving”, I always enjoyed them and learned a lot from you. So I made sure to always make time when you had questions for me and was happy to be of help. Seeing the number of people leaving messages for you, shows how you have touched so many and are valued by many. I hope you are now in a good place, in peace and without pain. Wishing for much strength and peace for your family and friends. We will miss you, Dave.

Hi Dave thanks for almost knowing each other for more then 22 years. You have been a Great collegue and a very warm person. Always helping and listening. Go well!!

Veel sterkte met dit grote verlies!

I know Dave from his first years at MSDIS. We didn’t have any business interactions at that time, I was at MSD BV in Haarlem, but we did talk so now and then at social events or other gatherings. From those little interactions I already learned what a nice and easy going person he is. We started to have business interactions when I joined MSD IS in 2004. He was the IT “go to man” in the MSD IS organization and when there were any system changes he had to educate the business (me and others). We learned to know each other a bit better, but no frequent in-depth discussion at that time yet. This changed when we started to implement SAP. I was responsible for a small business process area in our system and Dave had gained the knowledge on how my pretty small business process area interacted with his area and many other business areas. This was not a surprise, already having experienced how business process and IT system savvy he was in the earlier days. The increased interactions led to more and deeper discussions and conversations about personal lives etc. This continued over the years. Not in a high frequency, but it was always very easy to continue where we stopped the last time we spoke. Sometimes with 6 or more months in between. I always felt our relationship was based on a lot of respect from both ends. The highest frequency of interactions with Dave started pretty recently. I was asked to start a new role at MSD last October, in a business process area which Dave masters. When I asked whether he had room to educate me and support me he immediately made room for it. Of course I had to ask for Bert his approval, but that was quickly received. This was the time Dave started to struggle with his health. We spoke frequently about it and he was sharing his enlarging worries about it. In between he educated and advised me on my new challenge. I am so grateful having known him for who he was as a person. I so much appreciated our deeper personal discussions. And I am very thankful for all the education and knowledge transfers he did, which supported me in my MSD career. He is missed big time. I wish the family lots of strength.

Heel veel sterkte de komende tijd. Liefs, Anneke, Sacha, Mary-Ann, Mark en Marleen

Thinking of Dave, who was always there to help anyone, I want to make this small donation to try and help as well. He has a special place in my heart. Saskia

You are were a true colleague and friend. Such a bless to have known you. You are maybe out of sight but not out of our hearts.

Dear Dave Thank you for your endless kindness and helpfulness and for always being such great company. One of the sweetest memories I have of you is when you told me that you hated traveling for work because you couldn’t sleep unless you were lying next to Mrs Norman You will be missed - rest in peace my friend.

Thank you for helping make the great memories we have of our time in Holland. Your and Mars' friendship, warmth and generosity meant a lot to us. Rest In Peace

Dear Dave… despite the lack of contact due to ‘bloke inertia’ I will miss our occasional texts and even rarer face to face meet ups. Knowing you more than 50 years wasn’t enough. Now you can soar with the Seagulls every match.. Cheers buddy

I met Dave many years back during one of the project then, after so many years, I just met him again late last year when he visited Asia. Dave was nice person on both work and personal setting, very easygoing, nice, and funny guy. Sad to hear his passing, deepest condolences to his families and friends. I am sure you will be missed by many others who know you. May his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻

Dear Dave, it has been an honour to cross your way and a pleasure to enjoy your humor. You are going to be missed a lot but your legacy as unique and great human being will remain. A big hug to your family and beloved in this sad moment.

Dear Dave, You will be missed for your kindness, your Dutch directness and your sense of humor. I wish the family all the best in this difficult time.

❤️

We hopen dat jullie veel kracht in elkaar vinden, en dat zijn liefde in iedereen mag voortleven.

Dearest Dave, So long, brother from a different mother... I loved sharing deepest thoughts (the light and even the dark ones), generating bright ideas. Thanks for all the fun and the great laughter together. You have been outstanding in finding process and system solutions while keeping a caring eye for the people. You have touched the hearts of many of us. You may be proud. It is not fair and I already miss you. Love, Colin

Dave, you were a legend. You will be really missed by lots and lots of people. You were kind, generous and funny. Your life has enriched my life.

Heel veel sterkte de komende tijd🥀🤍

Dave, Je was een geweldige kerel en zal worden gemist.

It was great to know you Dave. You made everyone around you live and work easier. We are going to miss you but we will never forget you.

It's my honor to know and work with you, Dave. Always in our minds, forever in our hearts.

Rest in peace, David. Thank you very much for everything you taught me.