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David Campbell Obituary
Born in Boston on September 28, 1948 he was the son of the late Glendon and Alice (Lea) Campbell.
David was a graduate of Melrose High School, Class of 1967 and Northeast Institute of Industrial Technology. He had been a Wakefield resident for the past 36 years. Mr. Campbell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. David was a self employed Contractor and had also worked at McHale Tile and Carpet in Melrose with his two brothers-in-law Jack and Fred McHale. He was a member of the Melrose Elks Lodge. David could always be found in the bleachers watching his daughters playing basketball at Wakefield High School, Babson, and Stonehill Colleges.
David is survived by his wife Muriel (McHale) Campbell, his two daughters; Shannon (Campbell) Barrows and her husband Lou of Billerica and Katelyn Campbell of Lynn and her fiancée Dominic Boghos, his two brothers; John Campbell of Melrose and Ronnie Campbell of FL, his sister Glenda MacKay of Hebron, NH and his grandchildren; Madison, Ryan, and Joshua. Mr. Campbell is also survived by 18 nieces and nephews, 19 great nieces and nephews, and many loving in laws. He was predeceased by his two sisters; Joyce Gibbons and Margaret Welch and his two brothers; Scott Campbell and Brian Campbell.
His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave, Wakefield on Wednesday at 9am followed by a Funeral Mass in the Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main St, Wakefield at 10am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4-8pm. Interment will be at Forest Glade Cemetery in Wakefield. Memorial contributions may be made to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Brain Injury Unit, 125 Nashua St, Boston MA 02114.
Read David Campbell's Obituary and Guestbook on www.mcdonaldfs.com.
Visitation
McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave.
Wakefield, MA US 01880
Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Service
Most Blessed Sacrament Church
1155 Main Street
Wakefield, MA US 01880
Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 10:00 AM
Cemetery
Forest Glade Cemetery
Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA US 01880
Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 11:30 AM
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February 2, 2012
Muriel I am so sorry to hear about David I just found out today feb2. I remember you got married the day before me. It seems like life isnt fear ,but they say it is for a reason.may he rest in peace now. my prayers go out to you and the family Donna M DiNocco Gibbs
Jill Murray
November 6, 2011
Campbell Family, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Campbell. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish I could have been at the services. I am living in Costa Rica and could not make it home. Jill Murray
October 22, 2011
So sorry to hear about David. Our throughts are with you. We will miss him.
Kenny & Dottie Huntley
Thomas Kenny
October 17, 2011
I was sad to hear of the passing of David. I will always remember him as Ron's big bearded brother with a big smile and a friendly handshake. I wish all the family peace and strength through these difficult days. Our thoughts are with you. Tom and Joan Kenny
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Beverly (Archacki) Guerriero
October 16, 2011
I am sorry to hear about David. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. David will always be in your heart and the memories of him will help you get through this. I will always remember his laugh., Rest in Peace David. Beverly (Archacki) Guerriero
October 16, 2011
Muriel & famly: Always remember the wonderful memories you have of Dave and this will gently guide you through this difficult time. Sincerely, Nancy Murphy
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October 15, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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