The Daily Telegraph carried the following notice: DILNOT – David. On 2nd January 2012, died at St Margaret’s Hospice, Yeovil, after an illness borne with stoicism, humour and courtesy. A very dear husband and father. Funeral Service at All Saints’ Church, Castle Cary on Monday 16th January at 2pm followed by private interment. Family flowers only please but donations, if desired, for St Margaret’s Hospice, Yeovil or the Royal British Legion, c/o Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury BA22 7ES. 01963 440367.”

Association records:
Lt Cdr David R Dilnot RN.
AE specialisation.
Joined RN 26.8.58;
766 Yeovilton, Sea Venom, Sea Vixen;
831 Culdrose, Gannet, Venom;
809 Victorious Buccaneer;
899;
Commissioned;
Yeovilton GREO;
Bulwark AEO (L);
846 DAEO;