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David W. Laurie

Needham, Massachusetts

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CATAUMET — David Warren Laurie, 72, died suddenly on Aug. 7, 2009.Born in Boston on Jan. 25, 1937, the son of the late Andrew S. and Katherine (Tufts) Laurie, he grew up in Wellesley and lived most of his married life in Needham and Wellesley. He was a lifelong summer resident of Cataumet.A...

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I have known David since the late fifties when my family moved to Cataumet. Lucky Dave was my first date for a beach party onLawrence Island and I then drank too much beer and David got home late and protected my identity when Kay blasted him for being late. It is so sad that he is leaving us at such a young age( I was born in 1937 also). Thank goodness he was able to know his grandchildren of whom he was so proud. My condolences to his children.

I was a close childhood friend of Dave's when we attended Brown School together. After all these years we met again this spring on Cape Cod with two other childhood friends from Wellesley Hills.
We all enjoyed our luncheon very much. There were so many memories to share. It is with great sadness that we have to accept the news of his passing. Nevertheless, we are all very glad to have had our mini-reunion with Dave at that time. The picture taken of the four of us becomes even more...

Dear Laurie family,

I was very saddened to hear of Mr. Laurie's passing. He was my baseball coach when I played for the Indians in Wellesley. I was 11 and 12 years old and he taught me to love baseball and love sports. He was a great coach who introduced me to enthusiasm and hustle which I carried into all my future sports teams. I still to this day could tell you what our steal signal was. That is the impact he had on my life. I was out with a fellow teammate 2 weeks ago and we...

Dear Laurie family,

I worked with Dave at Reliance Insurance. He was a great man with a kind heart. I'll always remember him and his love of jelly doughnuts!

May fond memories keep him alive in your hearts forever.

I have fond memories of your father from my days at Reliance Insurance. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Laurie Family,

I am saddened your father. I know him. Bless god your family. I meet your father last Dec.
Love
Frederick (Butch)Kennett