Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Jul 17, 1939 - Apr 8, 2019 (Age 79)
David was one of my best teachers at CHS. He brought the best out of his students and i sorely missed his teaching when i left high school. Condolences to his family. Clinton should be proud to have had such a fine Teacher.
Gary Thornbloom
November 05, 2021
My deepest sympathy for the loss of a dear friend and family member! I never met your beloved David, but Nina has been a life long friend and now she and their family were blessed by his love ! May God comfort you all as you go forward in life without David by your side, but always close in your wonderful memories.
Mags Tessitore
May 22, 2019 | N Redington Beach, FL
I first met David & Nina in the 90's when I joined the former Lancaster Choral Society. I re-met them again in 2001 when I joined the Choir at First Church in Lancaster! I'm glad I had the chance to sing with him all these years.
Lisa D'Ambrosio
April 14, 2019 | Lancaster, MA | Neighbor
I remember David during my grammar and high school years in Lancaster - he was my next door neighbor. My prayers and deepest sympathy to the entire Kilbourn family. Fond memories - may he rest in peace.
Robin (Scally) Wolfe
April 13, 2019 | Smithfield, RI
We'll remember you as a terrific guy, athlete and friend during our Norwich years. Many of us from the class of '62 will miss you. Gail our deepest sympathies.
Dan & Peggy Sweeney
April 13, 2019 | Holliston, MA | Classmate
I have such wonderful memories of David and Nina Kilbourn as a neighbor and friend of his kids. Just as his obituary states, David was gentle and kind. In reading this page, I learned so much more about his qualities as a teacher and former athlete that I never knew! I am so sorry that I cannot attend the memorial service. Condolences to Nina, Susan and Seth.
Tracey Ryan
April 13, 2019 | Stamford, CT | Friend
To me Dave will always be "Killer". He will be missed. Yash class of 62.
April 13, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I had Mr Kilbourn for math classes in the early 70's st CHS. I thought he was an excellent teacher and I liked and respected him very much.
Ronald Seuss
April 12, 2019 | Clinton, MA
Dave will always be remembered for his laugh and humor while riding to and from Norwich. He was my shotgun and took over driving now and then. My condolences to his friends and family. He was a great guy.
Peter S. Romano
April 12, 2019 | Westminster, MA | Friend
LANCASTER
David C. Kilbourn, 79, died Monday, April 8, 2019, in Clinton Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nina Kilbourn; son, Seth Kilbourn, of San Francisco; daughter, Susan Savona, and her husband, Lorenzo, of Milton; three grandchildren: Amelia, Jacob, and Isaac Savona; two brothers, Walton G. Kilbourn, Jr. and his wife, Joan, of Lunenburg, and Arthur G. Kilbourn and his wife, Martha, of Valencia Lakes, FL; a sister, Mary Lou Cessford, of Westminster; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. He was predeceased by his brother, William A. Kilbourn, who died in 2008.
David was born in Clinton and raised in Lancaster, son of the late Walton G. and Gladys F. (Cameron) Kilbourn. He was a graduate of the former Lancaster High School, Class of 1957, and Cushing Academy, Class of 1958. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Norwich University in 1962, before serving with the US Army then went on to earn a master’s degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from UMass Lowell.
For 35 years before his retirement, David taught Mathematics at Clinton High School and served as chairman of the Math department. A life-long resident of Lancaster, he began his many years of service to the Town of Lancaster on the Recreation Committee, before serving on both the Lancaster School Committee and the Sewer District Commission for more than 20 years each. He was a current member of the Massachusetts Farm Bureau, and current Chair of the Lancaster Agricultural Commission. He was an active, life-long member of the First Church of Christ Unitarian, where he was a member of the choir and served on various church committees.
The joys of his life were his family, teaching, and farming. Spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, extended family and friends brought him great happiness. Teaching and farming were in his blood and fundamental to his life. He was a giant of a man in stature, intelligence and compassion and his wonderful laugh and insight will be sorely missed.
David’s memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the First Church of Christ, Unitarian, 725 Main St., followed by a reception in the Church Hall. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the Kilbourn family suggests that memorial contributions be made to a charity of one’s choice. McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton, is directing arrangements. To share a memory of David, or offer condolences to his family, please sign the Guest Book.
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