David-Britten-Obituary

David J. Britten

Orange Park, Florida

Apr 30, 1941 – Mar 31, 2024

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BORN
April 30, 1941
DIED
March 31, 2024
LOCATION
Orange Park, Florida

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BRITTEN, David Jeffrey (Orange Park, FL): Dave passed peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving wife and girls. Born April 30, 1941 to Ruth & Arthur Britten in New Jersey, Dave grew up in the tri-state area. Summers on his grandparent's Vermont farm brought fond...

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I've worked with Chief Dave at the Clothes Closet for about 9 years. We're both sailors, Dave with the USN and me with the merchant marine. And we often chided each other about sailing on an ocean going vessel versus sailing on an airplane. May God, King of the universe, keep Dave's soul with Him in Paridise. Robert Gorski

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When I started volunteering at the Clothes Closet Food Pantry about 6 years ago David was the one that showed me the different jobs and how to do them. I will always remember his kindness and generosity. He was a joy to interact and talk with. He is a great man.

You're in God's garden now, but I'll always remember the days of YOUR garden with the fruits and vegetables. Fresh strawberries from the side yard going into a morning bowl of cereal. Eating green beans and peas (my favorite!) straight from the vines, usually on a hot summer day - pop out of the pool, eat a veggie, get back in. And always wanting to contribute to the compost back in the corner of the yard, even after I moved out on my own, bringing bags of produce scraps.
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