BIRKS – David Melville

so sorry to hear my very special Doctor has passed away. My thoughts are with you, at this sad time. xxx from Faye Mills

A true gentleman. Sincerest sympathy to Kaye and David’s family. We remember David with much fondness and a great deal of respect.

Though we moved out of your life long ago you willi always be remembered with great affection for past experiences ..
Hearfelt condolences to David’s family and colleagues. Rest peacefully.

Sincere condolences to Kay and family. David was an amazing man with so much love and care for everyone A gentleman who was respected by everyone that knew him. I can just imagine the story’s between him and his dad in heaven. Loved working with David and caring for Mr Birks. RIP Love Heather Lavell xx

Very fond memories of one of nature’s true gentlemen. Such a pleasure to have worked with Mr Birks both as a student nurse at Moe and in the ED at LRH. Always so helpful, kind and approachable. A fantastic surgeon and mentor to many. May he Rest In Peace, deepest sympathy to David’s friends, family and colleagues.
Bev Kerrigan x

Deepest sympathy to Kay and family one of life’s true gentleman now at rest 😘

Very sad to hear about David. Fond memories of working with him many years ago at LVH and also appreciative of his long-term support of MSO. Sincere sympathy to Kaye and the rest of the family. Sorry I’m unable to attend on the 23rd but will be thinking of you all. From Gwen Kennelly (neé McCormack)

Saddened to hear of Mr Biirks passing.
He was a true gentleman in the medical field and will be sadly missed.
Condolences to his family.

So sad to hear, a true gentleman & excellent surgeon. Always helpful when asked. Deepest condolences to Mr Birks family.

So sad to hear about David’s passing he was a great Doctor, teacher and all round lovely person. Gone too soon ! Condolences to the family.

Sadly gone too soon, a superb surgeon, a fabulous colleague and just the nicest person. Condolences to Kaye and Davids family. From Sonya Hanratty . I know all LV hospital staff send their love, we all loved working with DB

I am sorry to hear of the passing of David Birks.
He was a great surgeon, cool in an emergency, a calm unflappable presence. I will always remember his collegiate nature and unfailing good humour, dignified in the most awkward of circumstances. I am lucky to have worked alongside him. He was a warm, compassionate and good human being. My warmest condolences to Kay and the Birks clan. xx

I have so much respect for this gentle man and wonderful surgeon. I have many fond memories of our weekends hosting EMST in the region. What an amazing role model to many. Thankyou

Thinking of you at this sad time Kaye
David was a wonderful man.David and
I had a great chat at the Cancer Care Centre
At LR H and I was so pleased he remembered
me
Love Always Ann and Brendan Ritzer xxx

So sad to hear of David’s passing. A true gentleman and wonderful caring doctor. Our sincere sympathy to his family.

So sorry to hear of David’s p assing. A true gentleman.
Our condilances to Kaye and the family.
Shane and Yvette McEvoy

A dignified and kind man, plus a great surgeon and will be missed. This combination doesn’t happen very often in our nursing lifetime and I have great memories of my time at Latrobe Valley Hospital, Moe working with him.
Also worked with his father, Gordon in my very early nursing days, who had a very similar outlook on life