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David Rockwell Obituary

Of Wellesley, MA, 97, WWII Army Veteran, died Monday, October 8, in Needham. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Betty-Jean (Cooper) Rockwell of Wellesley, his children, Karen Rockwell El-Badry and her husband Mohamed A., Nancy Lofgren Williams and her husband Richard, Frederick Raymond Lofgren and his wife Robin. He also leaves his grandchildren, Nadia El-Badry, Elizabeth Darlington Auch and her husband Gregory, Christine Darlington McCuin and her husband Matthew, Inger Lofgren Karlsson and her husband Stefan, Kimberley Cooper Lofgren, three great grandchildren, Carter Auch, Griffin Auch and Luke McCuin, his sister, Annette Wedeward, his niece, Patricia Waggoner, and two nephews, Robert Harbour, and Jack Harbour. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 14, in the Wellesley Congregational Village Church, 2 Central St., Wellesley at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wellesley Congregational Village Church, or the Natick VNA, 209 West Central St., Suite 313, Natick, MA 01760. Attn: Donations or to a charity of one's choice. Please visit www.mem.com for a complete obituary. Arrangements are made with J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring Funeral Home, 592 Washington St Wellesley MA 02482 J.S. Waterman & Sons & Waring F.H. 781-235-4110 www.jswaterman.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 9 to Oct. 10, 2007.

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HARVEY P. GOODCHILD

October 11, 2007

DEAR BETTE,FRED,NANCY AND FAMILIES: I KNEW DAVID EVER SINCE HE WAS LUCKY ENOUGH TO MARY BETTY AND ENJOYED HIM MUCH OVER THE YEARS WE WERE PRIVALEGED TO KNOW HIM/ GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU IN THE FUTURE/ MARG AND HARVEY GOODCHILD

Harvey C. Goodchild

October 11, 2007

Mary and I are saddened to hear of your loss, but expect that such a long life, well lived & appreciated by Family, makes this "Time of Passing" one of fond memories. You are in our prayers. Harvey C & Mary Goodchild

Gayle Thieme

October 10, 2007

I met Mr. Rockwell only briefly at a social gathering, but I sure have heard a lot about him and the his wonderful achievements for the Wellesley Council on Aging. I am currently the Director of Senior Services in Wellesley and want to extend my sympathy to the Rockwell family. Mr. Rockwell touched so many lives and is still remembered by many at the Wellesley Council on Aging / Senior Center.

Jeff and Jean-Marie Clark

October 10, 2007

Our most sincere sympathies to the entire Rockwell family. Remember Rocky will always be with you in spirit...he was a very special man. We are praying for you all during this time.

Terry & Muriel McCuin

October 10, 2007

Our sincere sympathy,

Mike Casey

October 9, 2007

Mr. Rockwell,
Sir, I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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