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David Bachelder Obituary

Of Waltham, July 10, 2008. Beloved son on the late Edward "Ted" G. & Claudia (McAdams) Bachelder. Brother of Edward "Ted" G. Bachelder, Jr. of Chandler, AZ, Ann Davis of Chelmsford and Donna Gordon of Waltham. Uncle of Alison Hathaway, Lisa Davis, Greg Davis, Kelly Bent, Melissa Tafoya, Brent Bachelder, and Jennifer Bachelder. Also survived by 9 grandnephews and 1 grand niece. A service will be held on Tuesday evening, July 15, 2008 at 7 pm in the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington Street (Rte 16) WELLESLEY HILLS. Visiting hours will be prior to the service from 5-7PM. Interment will take place on a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home Wellesley Hills www.henryburkefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jul. 13, 2008.

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Lynn Gordon, Carlin, Thies

March 8, 2009

I am so sorry to read of David's death. I just now found out. March '09. David was a warm, caring person, always deep in thought.
I hate to think of him gone.

Michael Sheehan

July 19, 2008

I was sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I enjoyed working with him in downtown Boston for many years. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Andy Blaiklock

July 15, 2008

I have known David and his family for most of my life, starting in elementary school, and always knew him to be friendly, outgoing and a true family man. My sympathy to his family for your loss

Paul & Carol Magrath

July 14, 2008

We are so sorry to learn of Dave's passing. He was a real gentleman and was liked and respected by all who knew him.

Edward (Ed) Cartwright

July 14, 2008

I was very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. We worked together, off and on , over several years, and he always had a kind word and joke to tell. We have lost a truly good man.

Paul Condon

July 13, 2008

This is just sad. Dave was a solid guy you could always rely on. I wish I had more words...but, surfice it to say, it does seem only the good die young. Dave and his family are in my prayers. God speed Dave.

Steve Filipiak

July 13, 2008

He was like a brother to me, a friend who was always there to help in all ways. I worked with Dave for many years and even after we left work we shared a lot of good times together, times that I will never forget. Dave I thank you for being in this world and making a lot of lifes happy.

Steve Filipiak

July 13, 2008

He was like a brother to me, a friend who was always there to help in all ways. I worked with Dave for many years and even after we left work we shared a lot of good times together, times that I will never forget. Dave I thank you for being in this world and making a lot of lifes happy.

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