Apopka Fl – David John Brazier, aged 71 passed away with family by his side on October 23, 2021, after a fifteen month fight with glioblastoma (GBM). David was born on January 3, 1950, in Chelmsford, Essex, UK to Daphne (Chapman) and Norman Brazier and was the eldest of three boys.
In 1975, David met Janet Cawston and she would become his wife in 1977. David was educated in the UK and began a career at Marconi’s in Chelmsford, Essex, UK.
In 1981, after applying for a job at General Electric in the USA, he moved his growing family to North Carolina. The family lived in several states until moving back to Florida where they settled until retirement.
David’s career spanned many years, he worked his way up the corporate ladder where he became a top executive at IBM. He finished his career at Bentley Systems, London, UK. David enjoyed traveling with his wife, children and grandchildren and was fortunate to see many beautiful places. He also loved a good Sunday roast accompanied by a few glasses of red wine, he always made sure everyone around him was happy and had a full glass.
David is survived by his wife, Janet, of almost forty-four years, six children, fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, his two younger brothers and many, many special friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Daphne and Norman Brazier.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations be made to the Glioblastoma Foundation online at http://www.glioblastomafoundation.org or by mail at PO Box 62066 Durham, NC 27715.
To anyone who will be attending the service, the family requests that you incorporate yellow into your attire, David’s favorite color.
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Service
Gathering of Friends
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
November 6, 2021
10:00am - 11:00am
Celebration of Life
Loomis Funeral Home
420 West Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32712
November 6, 202111:00am - 12:00pm
This heritage started 67 years ago with Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, who founded the First Baptist Church of Daytona Beach, Florida, in 1934. In 1938 Francis E. Loomis, son of Pastor Herbert F. Loomis, received his license to practice Mortuary Science and in 1941 established Loomis Funeral Home of Winter Garden, FL. 
420 W Main St
Apopka, FL 32712-3452
Sandra says
My love an heartfelt prayers are for Janet, the children and grandchildren and all the family. David was a very special man. He brought warmth into any room he entered with his ready smile and genuine welcome. Iain and I will miss him as will all his friends in Great and Little Leighs UK. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Much love Rev Sandra and Iain x
Betty and John Giacomello says
Janet and family,
We are so,so sorry for your loss. We hope the memories of Dave will help to ease the pain and help you heal. We were very fond of Dave and he will always be in our thoughts and prayers 🙏💕
Love to all,
Betty and John
Mary Stewart says
Kaye and family,
So very sorry for your loss. I am glad you were able to spend so much time with your dad in this past year. He must have been a wonderful man to have such a wonderful daughter.
David Lewis says
My condolences to Janet and the entire family. I met and worked with David at FileNet. David was an exceptional person, very sharp, but always fun. He will be greatly missed. Rest In Peace my friend.
Stephanie morris says
So so sorry for the loss of cousin David we will be thinking of you all at this very sad time love to you all xxx
Jamezell S Ottinger says
Although I never had the opportunity to meet David, being able to meet Janet and experience her love for him, tells me he was an awesome fun human being.
The love that Karina and Keith have for David shows his strength of family.
He wonderful warm smile filling a room will be missed.
🌹
Paul Ringer says
I was sorry to hear of David’s passing, we were in the same class at Rainsford School Chelmsford Essex uk.
Condolences to his family and friends.