It is with much sadness that I onforward Mick Storrs email advising of the passing of an old friend and MOBI David Maxwell. David was one of the Project Planners in Garden Island Dockyard when I was MEO of HMAS PERTH and we had both been together as Instructors at HMAS NIRIMBA. Professionally, we worked well together however, on the social front, we managed to get into some very enjoyable situations the stories from which are probably better left unsaid.
Farewell to an old MOBI, a professional man and a fine friend.
I am sure that our thoughts are now with his family and friends.
Bob Mummery
From Facebook Bob: “Vale Dave Maxwell - retired Commander, RAN, O42953 Dave passed away peacefully at home last night (Friday 23rd June), Dave was with Virginia and daughters Sam, Michelle and families.
There will be a Memorial and Tribute held at the Ballina RSL, date and time TBA.
On behalf of the Northern Rivers Naval and Mariners Association committee and members I would like to pass on our heartfelt condolences to Virginia and Family.
Sincerely
Dave Mc - Secretary - NRNMA Ballina”
Mick Storrs
Vietnam Service
MAXWELL, David Robert O42953
5 x Vietnam Trips in HMAS Sydney 1971 - 1972.
I had the privilege of serving with Dave on the "Ferry" for a couple of years. Apart from the watchkeeping & Tiffy stuff, I can still fondly remember competing and partnering Dave in heaps of card games. It was the bantering and laughter that will be with me for ever. Later, just before I paid off, I would often bump into Dave, as we would be walking through GI at the end of the day, and he would always chat just as old mess mates.
All very sad for such a good bloke to end this way. My condolences to his family and friends. - BC
RIP Dave Your watch is done, BZ.
Dave's battle with terminal liver cancer was discussed at length in posts in our 
Dave, rest assured, we'll ALL 
ONCE A MOBI, 
ALWAYS A MOBI... 
VALE, R.I.P. and 
thank you for your service... 
