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David W. Redfield

1932 - 2019

David W. Redfield obituary, 1932-2019, Old Lyme, CT

BORN

1932

DIED

2019

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Fulton-Theroux Funeral Service

13 Beckwith Ln

Old Lyme, Connecticut

David Redfield Obituary

David Weatherly Redfield, 87, of Old Lyme, CT, passed away on November 26, 2019, in New London, CT. Dave was born in New York City to Dudley Wells Redfield and Ethel Weatherly Redfield, in 1932. He graduated from Wesleyan University in 1954, and was a marine aviator, with the rank of Captain in the US Marine Corps. Dave was a commercial airline pilot for over 35 years, retiring from United Airlines in 1998. Dave is survived by his daughter Anne Welles, of Nyack, NY; grandchildren Alden and Hannah Welles; his nieces, Barbara Nose, of Columbus, OH, Joann Nesbit, of Bridgewater, NJ, and Nancy MacPherson, of Fairfield, CT; and cousins Hugh Aldersey-Williams of Norfolk, England, and John Aldersey-Williams of Wiltshire, England. A celebration of Dave's life will be held in the spring, announcement to follow. Memorial donations in his memory may be made to the Old Lyme Volunteer Fire Department, or the Old Lyme Land Trust. Please visit www.fultontherouxoldlyme.com for service updates.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 4, 2019.

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Art Mount

December 16, 2019

Dave an absolutely delightful man to fly with. I flew with him on the 727 and the DC-10 at United Air Lines. Great pilot and a wonderful person.
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Dan McNaughton

December 4, 2019

Dave cared deeply about his family, community, and the world. I am honored he considered me a friend and I think of him often. I think if I need him, he will still be found looking for his once a year hot dog at a Wesleyan halftime or strolling with the plovers at White Sands. That is reassuring.

Jacquelyn Mitchell

December 1, 2019

It was a honor being able to work with you . Sharing your beautiful life story, extraordinary stories of your life . Rest In Peace .

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