FRIENDS, family members and colleagues have been leaving moving tributes to Dave Powell, the York dad-of-four who died from Covid aged 57.
They have been leaving their memories of Dave in an online book of condolence set up by The Press.
Dave, who worked as a printer, died on March 17 after becoming ill in February. His funeral took place on March 31 at York Cemetery.
A regular cyclist, described as "the fittest in the family," Dave worked for many years at Ben Johnson's in York but lately was working for a printers in Scarborough.
He leaves a widow Jane, triplet children Thomas, Rebecca and Victoria, aged 30, and daughter Evie, 24, as well as two grandchildren, Noah, five, and Jacob, who was born just weeks before Dave's death.
Following Dave's death, Jane and Evie urged people to keep observing the Covid rules and to take the vaccine.
READ MORE: Obituary: York printer Dave Powell, 57, who has died from Covid
Here are some of the tributes written about Dave:
Jon Robinson: "Dave, a true gent and friend who will be sadly missed but leaves us with great memories. The football banter, drinking body weight in tea through shifts, bingo, fish and chip Sat. The list goes on. Condolences to the family. Up The Toffees."
Alan Fletcher: "Words are not enough to describe Dave, a clever likeable person who never had a bad word to say about anyone. His passion for Everton was only surpassed by his love for his family. It was my privilege to know Dave, and I know the world will be a sadder place without him. Sleep tightly young man."
Elizabeth Topi: "So very sorry for your loss, and great credit for reminding people to follow rules and take up the vaccine at a time when you are hurting so deeply. God bless your family."
Laura Smith: "Thinking of Jane and all the family, Dave was such a lovely man, he will be missed, Rip Dave."
Dave Deacon: "My heart goes out to you Jane. Dave was a good man and it was always a joy to see you guys at bingo. He will truly be missed."
Sister-in-law Fiona Brown remembers Dave as a brilliant uncle: "He taught Liv and MJ to swim and during that break in lockdown when we met up at the caravan park he managed to cajole MJ out of his teenage strop and to put shorts on. Dave spent the day in the sea with the kids while Jane and I gossiped on the shore and ate all the sandwiches. It is hard to put into words just how much he meant to us all and always will. Our lives will never be the same again. He was an amazing man, a fabulous uncle and our three (Liv especially as she used to go and stay with Jane and Dave and loved the fact that he was her Godfather) are devastated that he is no longer here. Dave always made time for children of family and friends and they loved him for it."
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Book of condolence for Dave Powell
"Please leave your tribute to Dave below. You can share a memory or send a message to his family and friends. And you can leave a photo too should you wish."
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Your tribute to Dave PowellSuch a great guy even though he was a blue lol. All the bingo family loved him. He will be sorely missed.
Your tribute to Dave PowellDave, what a lovely man you are and touched so many people’s lives in different ways! I will never forget knowing you as a child and you been silly kept us all entertained. My thoughts are with the full family during this sad time. All my love xxx
Your tribute to Dave PowellR.I.P Dave you will be sadly missed by all and all your old work colleagues at Pettys, from Jimmy & Julie Towey
Your tribute to Dave PowellDave, I still can't believe he has gone, that he won't be there at the family meals or the fall guy for Jane's jokes. He taught Liv and MJ to swim and during that break in lockdown when we met up at the caravan park he managed to cajole MJ out of his teenage strop and to put shorts on. Dave spent the day in the sea with the kids whilst Jane and I gossiped on the shore and ate all the sandwiches. It is hard to put into words just how much he meant to us all and always will. Our lives will never be the same again. He was an amazing man, a fabulous uncle and our three (Liv especially as she used to go and stay with Jane and Dave and loved the fact that he was her Godfather) are devastated that he is no longer here. Dave always made time for children of family and friends and they loved him for it. We will do that quiz you wrote Dave but because of Covid never got to deliver, in your memory and we promise not to cheat!
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Dave and Liv 
Dave, Liv and MJ Your tribute to Dave PowellSo sad to read this. Dave sounds like a great guy. His family and friends have lovely memories.
Your tribute to Dave Powell'Our' David My heart is full of memories As my brother is laid to rest Every single one of them Is filled with happiness Love & miss you Bro xxxx
Your tribute to Dave PowellDavid was a great family man to Jane, their children and grandchildren, he was also a great Son and brother - my little brother, David, you will be sorely missed and never forgotten. Love from Janette xx
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David with his big sisters....December 2020 Your tribute to Dave PowellDave, a true gent & friend who will be sadly missed but leaves us with great memories. The football banter, drinking body weight in tea through shifts, Bingo, fish & chip Sat. The list goes on. Condolences to the family. Up The Toffees,
Your tribute to Dave PowellDear Jane and family, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss of Dave. It was always a pleasure whenever your family came in to play bingo at Mecca and it was clear to see what a great man Dave was (even for a Everton supporter). Best wishes at this difficult time, Nick
Your tribute to Dave PowellA truly fantastic person who could light up the room, never ceased to make us smile even on the busiest of days - you will missed Dave - Sending love to Jane and family. from Lauren and Daz West
Your tribute to Dave PowellWords are not enough to describe Dave, a clever likeable person who never had a bad word to say about anyone. His passion for Everton was only surpassed by his love for his family. It was my privilege to know Dave, and I know the world will be a sadder place without him. Sleep tightly young man.
Your tribute to Dave PowellSo very sorry for your loss, and great credit for reminding people to follow rules and take up the vaccine at a time when you are hurting so deeply. God bless your family.
Your tribute to Dave PowellLove to all Jane. I only met Dave once at Fie's and JB's wedding, but am deep saddened by his loss for your family. May there be strength in your happy memories of him xxx
Your tribute to Dave PowellPapa Powell is possibly the nicest man on the planet with the most envious curly locks. You raised some beautiful and strong people.
Your tribute to Dave PowellSo sad for your loss, I can see you all at York races having a picnic choosing the next winner.
Your tribute to Dave PowellThinking of Jane and all the family, Dave was such a lovely man, he will be missed, Rip Dave
Your tribute to Dave PowellMy heart goes out to you Jane. Dave was a good man and it was always a joy to see you guys at bingo. He will truly be missed.
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