David B. Humphrey

David B. Humphrey

David Humphrey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 5, 2008.
NEWARK, Del. — David Boyd Humphrey, age 86, of Newark, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008, at Newark Manor Nursing Home.

Mr. Humphrey was formerly from Eastham, prior to moving to Newark in 2004, upon the death of his wife, Roberta J. Humphrey. He served as a selectman for the town of Eastham from 1986 to 1997. He retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2001, where he worked in the Department of Housing and Community Development.

Services are private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association, c/o R. T. Foard & Jones Funeral Home, 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711. To send condolences, visit www.rtfoard.com.

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