Mr David Annison Rock

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died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday 15th November at Jubilee House Care Home in Leamington Spa where he has lived since August 2024. David was chatting and joking with the characteristic twinkle in his eye until his last few days. He was 96.

David's funeral and celebration of his life will take place on Friday 12th December, 1:00 pm, at Greenacres Chiltern Natural Burial Ground.

All welcome. Please wear whatever colour you feel comfortable in.

Please RSVP via: funeralofdavidannisonrock@gmail.com, including any dietary or other requirements.

Family flowers only please.

If you would like to donate in David's memory, the collection is to benefit ‘The Architects Benevolent Society’. As its President in 2004/5 David raised tens of thousands of pounds after he made it his mission to call every architect in the country - more than 1000 phone calls in the first 7 months alone! We think he would be delighted to continue fundraising after his death.

Donations may be left in the retiring collection on the day or via the ‘Donate’ button below where your generosity may be further increased by Gift Aid.

It is understood that not everyone will be able to join in person. If you would like to view David's funeral live online, please use the email RSVP to request details.

Enquiries care of R. Locke & Son Funeral Directors, (01789) 840 744.

Total collected to date: £322.25

Charity details

Architects Benevolent Society

We support past and present members of the wider architectural community and their families – from people just starting out in their careers, to those who are now in retirement.

We could help:

  • Architects, Architectural Assistants, Architectural Technologists, Landscape Architects and employees of architectural practices.
  • Dependants of the above.
  • We offer students of architecture, landscape architecture and architectural technology annual membership to Anxiety UK (AUK) for the duration of their course. 

Our values

Founded in 1850, we are a charity dedicated to empowering those in our community to flourish and live full and rewarding lives.

Responsive - We’re passionate about helping people. Our flexible approach and dedicated team enables us to provide meaningful and dedicated support – often fast

Compassionate - We value people and approach every person and situation with empathy, kindness and respect.

Improvement - We are driven to improve the lives of our community by continuing to learn from our collective experiences to grow, evolve and strive to do better.

Community Focused - We are approachable and warm. We encourage collaboration and engage with the architectural community.

Inclusive - We are actively inclusive within our objectives as a charity. We have an equitable, welcoming and ethical approach, and value each person’s unique life experience.

Registered Number 265139

http://www.absnet.org.uk

Service details

Celebration of a Life

12 December, 2025 13:00

Chiltern Park - GreenAcres

Chiltern Park - GreenAcres, Potkiln Lane, Jordans, Beaconsfield, HP9 2XB

Messages of condolence

In memory of David….much loved Charles

Mr Charles Thomson

Cash donations received at the Funeral Service.

Anonymous .

Rest in peace David, it was my privilege to have known you and called you father-in-law.

Mr Nick Carlin

Sorry David, we will miss you very much from Anne & Family

Mrs Anne Peskett

In memory of David Rock from Tom & Alison Atkinson

Mrs Alison Atkinson