David Birt was laid to rest at Green Hill Cemetery this morning, under a glorious Cypriot sky, with a backdrop of mountains and a magnificent sea view.

David and Sally’s four children were all present and Simon, the eldest, spoke movingly about their father.

Sally’s devoted husband of 66 years, David was also a skilled engineer, enthusiastic traveller and keen sailor.
At the age of 70, David sailed from East Anglia to Cyprus, with family members joining him on different legs of the journey. His love of the sea never left him.

David’s funeral finished with the song ‘Myfanwy’ – a fitting farewell for a proud Welshman and great lover of music.