David George Leedham

Of West Roxbury, formerly of South Attleboro, Massachusetts, entered into rest August 20, 2008 at age 60. Beloved husband of Melinda Pitser Leedham, with whom he shared 19 years of marriage. Cherished father of Sonya DeCost and her husband Scott of Raleigh, North Carolina. Dear brother of Gail Zayka and her husband Mike, and Donald Leedham. Devoted Respiratory Therapist of the Brigham and Women's Hospital for thirty seven years. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Monday August 25, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-9:00 PM. Interment will be private. A celebration of David's life will be held at the Theodore Parker Church Hall, from 11:15 AM to 2:30 PM (corner of Centre St. and Corey St. West Roxbury) after the Funeral Mass at The Holy Name Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be given in his name to Head & Neck Fund @ Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, west, 6th Floor, Atten. Contribution Services, Brookline, MA 02445. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600