David Spalding

PEMBROKE, MA - David Nels Spalding, 55, of Pembroke MA passed away March 3, 2015 at his home. Predeceased by his father, the Reverand Howard D. Spalding and two brothers, Ralph Andrew and Paul Eric. He leaves his mother, Elaine, of Pembroke, his brother Scott Martin and Kristine Marie (Jung), two beloved nieces, Kandace June and Kassandra Marie, all of Norwich. David graduated from Norwich Free Academy in 1977, attended Brown University and graduated from the Computer Processing Institute in 1981. He was employed for twenty years at various companies in Massachusetts in computer technology. He graduated from Bridgewater State College in May 2010, with a bachelor of Science Degree, Summa Cum Laude. His interests were varied in the scientific field. In high school, with friends, he built a telescope. He continued avid reading of all scientific subjects. He brought his nieces to the science center and other museums in Boston on frequent day trips and enjoyed many other activities with them such as computers, gardening, cooking and painting. David was the instructor of the Chess Club at the Pembroke Public Library and enjoyed teaching chess to adults and children of all ages. David was a HAM radio operator and president of the Stetson Pond Heights Improvement Association. A memorial service will be held at First Church in Pembroke on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pembroke Library, 142 Center St., Pembroke, MA 02359.