Passed away peacefully on Sunday 26th April 2026. Aged 82 years. Late of Muswellbrook and formerly of Oakey (Queensland). Loving husband of Jeanne. Loving father and father in law to Sean and Lin, Justin and Melissa. Granddad to Joshua and Georgia, Benjamin and Emma, Josiah and Rachel, Zachary and Mia,Cody and Vanessa, Ethan and Tanisha and Abbey. Great grandfather to Olivia, Elora, Astrid, Audrey, Azariah, Samuel, Zinniah and Hadassah. Brother to Olwyn (England) and Thelma (deceased). A funeral service to celebrate David’s life will be held on Friday 1st May 2026 in Hope City Church Common Rd, Muswellbrook. Comencing at 1.30pm. Followed by private cremation. If you would like to let David’s family know you are thinking of them please access the Condolence register on our website to leave them a message of love and support. The livestream of David’s service is available to be viewed via the following link: TRIGG: David John

Passed away at the Calvary Mercy Hospice in Waratah West ~ Ackland joined his Ancestors in eternal Dreaming on Good Friday morning, Friday 3 April 2026.  Ackland’s final days were spent surrounded by his six children, four grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, best friends and loving family.  Ackland was the proud father of Merredy, Jennetta, Thomas, Jarcara, Kira Lee & Tesharnhi and even prouder Poppy to Tobie, Fraser Ackland, Nullah and Annetta Kathy Pearl. Ack was loved by many. His legacy will live on through his beautiful children and grandchildren. A service will be held at Hope City Church, Common Road, Muswellbrook NSW on Friday 8 May commencing at 1pm.  Family have asked attendees to please wear Tigers shirts /or black & orange to celebrate Ack’s life and love for his favourite footy team. If you would like to let Ack’s family know you are thinking of them, please access the Condolence register on our website to send them a message of love and support.