David Jon Slym

SLYM, David Jon

David Jon Slym, son of the late David E. and Sybil (Fischer) Slym lost his long battle with acute myeloid leukemia on July 17, 2013, at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown. He was born in Wolverhampton, England, on May 21, 1952, and moved to Portland in 1998. He is survived by his loving wife, Paula (Kunsey) Slym of Portland; he also leaves behind his daughter and son-in-law, Jessica and Ben White and his newborn grandson Oliver David White of York, England; his daughter, Katie Slym and her partner Jonathan Vessey, also of York, England; his stepdaughter, Amanda Rasch and her partner, Reed Hansen of Bristol; in addition, he is survived by his siblings, June (Slym) and Robert Brooks of Cass City, MI, and Ron and Helen Slym of Tuggerah, New South Wales, Australia. David was formerly employed by Hudson Seating and Mobility in Newington, as a service coordinator. He spent many happy hours with the employees there and spoke so highly of the company.
Memorial services will be held Sunday July 21, 2013 at 4 p.m. at Portland Memorial Funeral Home 231 Main St Portland. Burial will be private. Relatives and friends may call on Sunday from 2 p.m. until the service. The family wishes to extend its appreciation to the staff of Middlesex Oncology in Middletown, in particular for the kindness of Dr. Robert Levy who has cared for David over the last 10 years. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made to the American Cancer Society1075 Chase Pkwy #4 Waterbury, CT. 06708. To send an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.portlandmemorialfh.net.