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1945
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2011
David Wilcox Obituary
He was born May 29, 1945, in Quincy, Mass., to F. Roland and Sarah Mae (MacKinnon) Wilcox. He graduated from East Bridgewater, Mass., High School in 1963 and attended UMass at Stockbridge.
Dave worked for T.L. Edward for many years. He and his wife, Linda, owned and operated Wilcox Tree Farm in Bridgewater, Mass. He moved to New Hampshire in 1995 and worked as a truck driver in the logging industry and still continued to farm in Andover.
Dave was a foster parent for many years and adopted four children. Active in 4-H, especially dairy cows, until he was 18, Dave talked often about his days in this group and how this was the happiest time of his life.
Members of his surviving family include his wife of 43 years, Linda (King) Wilcox of Danbury; children, Daniel Wilcox and wife, Audrey McKinney, of Bristol, Matthew and his wife, Julie Wilcox, of Allenstown, Meghan Wilcox and Brendan Kay of Sunapee and Toni Wilcox of Whitinsville, Mass.; 10 grandchildren, Todd, Ariel, Matty, Rachael, Dylan, A.J., Michael, Taylor, Shawn and Emily; his sister, Alice Norway of Middleboro, Mass.; many nieces and nephews; and his best friend, Corky.
Friends may call Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main St., New London.
Memorial contributions may be made to NH Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, P.O. Box 3572, Concord, 03302.
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Suzy and Mark Stetson
April 6, 2011
Dear Lynn and family;
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Suzy and Mark
John McClare
March 22, 2011
To Linda, Alice and family, Sorry to hear about David. My thoughts and prayers to everyone. I remember many trips to uncle Rollies farm and Davids tree farm and the hearing all the the stories from them. Love to all.
John McClare
Brewer Me
Edie Demeo
March 19, 2011
Linda, Alice and family so sorry to hear about the death of David. It has been a long time since we have seen you all. David will alway be remembered as a hard worker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Edie Gillis Demeo on behalf of all the Gillis family cousins.
Edie Gillis Demeo
March 19, 2011
Linda, Alice and family so sorry to hear of the loss of David. It has been a long time since we have seen you.David will alway be remembered as a very hard working man. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all at this time. Love to all. Edie Gillis Demeo on behalf of all the Gillis family
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March 19, 2011
Dear Alice and Family,
So, so sorry to hear of your loss. But take comfort in knowing that he is going on to meet up with a lot of old friends and family whom have gone before him. All my love and thoughts are with you.
Terri Hamblin
(widow of Howie Hamblin)
Cris Hanson
March 18, 2011
To Linda and family and Alice and family. We're sending our deepest condolences to you all. Even though it's been a long time since we've seen each other, I was so glad we stopped in to see you in Andover. Our thoughts are with all of you. Cris (McClare) and Lloyd Hanson
Laurie Kulda-Steinberg
March 18, 2011
My deepest condolence to your family.
Linda Lawson and Dick Ruxton
March 17, 2011
Linda I was saddened to hear about the loss of your husband David. I too was widowed far too young. Thankfully you have family to keep Davis's memory alive and remind you of all the wonderful years. Our best wishes.
Earl and Brenda McClare
March 17, 2011
Linda and family, and Alice and family,
I was so deeply saddened to learn last night of David’s passing. While I can only barely imagine how all of you are feeling at this time, Brenda and I offer our most heartfelt condolences to each of you.
David and his early family - Alice, Uncle Rowlie, and Aunt Sadie – were a very significant influence on our family when we moved to Massachusetts many years ago. David was very influential for me because of our proximity in ages, and our various mutual interests in sports, fishing, music, and the usual teenage mischief. In our youth, we spent a lot of time together and it often felt as if we were brothers.
The early adventures I shared with David were among the most fun times of my life. I believe we toured most of southeastern Massachusetts together as soon as he got his driver’s license; and then we did it again each time he got a new vehicle, whether it was four-wheel or two-wheel. I remember his days in 4H and the various town fairs he attended. I still enjoy such fairs as a result of the fun I had nearly 50 years ago with him.
A great quality of David’s was his sense of humor; he was so witty and had such a wonderfully fun and unique way of looking at the world and the events that surrounded us. I laughed long and heartily whenever I was with him.
I learned much wisdom from David as we got older, and I still carry it with me today. He was a model for hard work and dedication, and most particularly for the devotion he had towards family; they were examples I took with me when I moved away to make my own mark in the world … hopefully, I measured up.
I will be thinking of you, and David, often in the days to come. The initial days after such a loss are heavy indeed, but time will temper the sense of loss and grief for all of you, and you will be able to look back to your time with David with much joy and fondness.
Again, please accept our deepest condolences.
With love,
March 16, 2011
To Alice & family, and to David's family. We send our sympathy to you all . Sterling & Helen MacPhail, Argyle Shore, P.E.I.
Jim & Jackie Browne
March 16, 2011
We're very sorry about the loss of Dave. The azaleas and other plants he gave us in '95 will hold special memories this year when they bloom.
John & Maria Manning
March 16, 2011
Even though we may have only known him for 3 years, he made such an impact on our family. He demonstrated old fashioned hospitality and unselfishness. He also told some great memorable stories by our campfire. He has left a lasting impression and we cherish that time we spent together. He will be sorely missed on Juniper Meadow Road. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.
candy knight
March 16, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Warren & Sue Liverett
March 16, 2011
Linda We wanted you and your family know our thoughts and prayers are with you. So many memories, dating and both our weddings, may you find comfort in the memories.
Nancy Howatt
March 16, 2011
Alice and Family. we are thinking of you and your family. With our sympathy. Nancy, Allison and Family
Beth Smith Wallace
March 16, 2011
Linda, Dan and Matt....I was terribly saddened when I heard of the loss of Dave. My thoughts, prayers and well wishes go out to you all. May he rest in peace and may the comfort of your friends, family and God surround you during this time of grief.
Dianne & Paul Witkowski
March 15, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Linda Sampson Ford
March 15, 2011
Alice and family, I am so very sorry to hear of David's passing. I hope all your memories of him help you get through this difficult time. May he rest in etrernal peace. Linda Sampson Ford
Tom, Lynn, Corinn & Beth Nelson
March 15, 2011
We're sorry for your loss, our thoughts are with you.
Amy Norway Hoyte
March 15, 2011
My heart is with all of you.
David & Elke
March 15, 2011
Linda.. our thoughts are with you and your family.. love David & Elke
Susan Currier
March 14, 2011
Linda, we are thinking of you and your family. With our sympathy, Bob and Susan Currier
The Staff of Chadwick Funeral Service
March 14, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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