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COLTON, David Mark Son of Aaron and Frances, died in Portsmouth, NH, on Sunday, 5/21 at the age of 67. David was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and devoted the majority of his life's work to the Department of Veterans' Affairs, holding numerous roles at the VA Hospital in...

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I served with Dave at PhuCat Air Base in Vietnam 1970-71. Last time I saw him was in the 1980's. We connected Vietnam because we were both air traffic controllers and from Mass. I just decided to look him up and was saddened to hear he passed away. I didn't know he worked for the VA. I also worked for the VA and retired after 32 years in 2012. How ironic. He was a great guy during our tour in Vietnam. I was at Phu Cat before him and when I left Phu Cat on March 3,1971 I was sitting in a C130...

Frank Penacho

June 04, 2021 | Served In Military Together

I knew David at Brookline High School - we had reconnected only recently when he found me on FB. He was one of the really good guys. I will forever remember his smile. May his memory be a blessing to all who are suffering his loss.

Karen Landman

June 01, 2017 | Brookline, MA

May you Rest in Peace David, after a lifetime of hard work and dedication to the VA, the Veterans and fellow employees. It was a pleasure working with you over the years. You will be missed and remembered by all. May God Bless your wife and children. Karan

Karan Beaudin

May 31, 2017 | Manchester, NH

Rest in peace David.Was nice working with you at the VA.

SUE MCALLISTER

May 30, 2017 | CONCORD, NH

Rest in Peace my friend. Your commitment to the mission of caring for Veterans will never be forgotten. You will be missed.

Amanda Griffin

May 30, 2017 | Concord, NH

kristine wells

May 30, 2017 | Derry, NH

Its funny when I think of David I have a lot of memories that come to mind can't really pick one. He was great to work with and always good for a laugh. I will miss seeing him at work and just talking with him when on break. I am sorry for the lose to his family my thoughts and prayers go out to them.

James Moore

May 29, 2017 | Allenstown, NH

To Linda, Josh, Matthew and Tia,
I am so saddened by the loss of David. Chuck loved him very much and now they are together, God Bless their souls. Thinking of all of you with all my heart and prayers. Love you, Sue

Susan Colton

May 28, 2017 | Pompano Beach, FL | Family

Peace to him now and peace to his loved ones.

Dawn Orlando

May 27, 2017 | Warwick, RI

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