Dave's employer, Stuart Gibbons of Le Mark, issued the following statement on behalf of the company:
"It is with the greatest of sadness that Le Mark announce the death of a respected colleague and friend. Not only within the company but also the UK entertainment industry. David Cartwright passed away on Sunday 12 July 2015 at Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge. Dave suffered a severe stroke on the evening of Thursday 25 June, having spent a 'usual day' with friends and colleagues at the ABTT trade show. He had returned home that evening to his partner Kirsty Fisher, in St Ives, Cambridgeshire where he was taken ill. To say that Dave will be sorely missed by many would be an understatement.
"His career in the entertainment industry had encompassed many skills and experiences from his early days with Stage Electrics through to his time at Lighting Technology before joining Le Mark in 2010. Dave had enjoyed many successes during his career. To become a part of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremonies installation team made him very proud. He took on the incredibly difficult 7,500 square meter London street map stage floor design challenge set by Danny Boyle, creating new and innovative installation methods and using ground breaking printing technology in order to accomplish the largest outdoor installation of custom printed performance floor in the world. Dave as many will know was both gregarious and fun loving and enjoyed life to the full. He was never more at home then on a stage or show floor and became a well-known figure at trade shows around the world.
"Dave also kept a private life that was respected by his colleagues. He has three children that were the centre of his world and he spent as much time as possible with Oscar, Harvey and Phoebe. Dave had found love again with Kirsty Fisher and our hearts and sincere condolences go out to both his family and Kirsty. Dave's funeral will be held in Bury St Edmunds and a date and time will be confirmed.
"The Le Mark team collectively wanted a picture that would celebrate and reflect Dave's personality and philosophy of life, we hope you agree."
Dave's funeral will be held on Friday 24 July at West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby, Bury St Edmunds. Anyone wishing to send flowers can do so c/o the undertakers: L. Fulcher, 5 St Olaves Precinct, Bury St Edmunds,IP32 6SP.
(Lee Baldock)
