David was born in Gorton and sang at St Philip’s Church before joining the Cathedral Voluntary choir in 1949. In 1962, the year he married Joan, he became a Sidesman and subsequently a Church Warden. In 2003 he was elected as one of the first Lay Canons.

David is a Chartered Electrical Engineer and Consulting Forensic Engineer. He has a history of public service as a Scout Master, Magistrate, member of the Round Table and is currently a Rotarian in Warrington. He is a member of Sale Rugby Club. His other interests are family history research, travel, food and wine.