David White Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information

BORN

December 31, 1943

DIED

May 20, 2011

LOCATION

Reading, Massachusetts

Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home Obituary

WHITE, David J. of Moultonborough, NH, formerly of Reading, Woburn and Boxford. May 20, 2011 at age 67. Husband of Janet (Sullivan) and father of Demelza "Dede" and Jeffrey. Also survived by sister Karen Smalley and her husband Bob of Porter, ME, brother Edward and his wife Wendy of Ipswich and many nieces and nephews. David served during the Vietnam War era in the Navy Submarine Force on the SSN586 Triton, was Past Commander of the Reading American Legion, and was a lifelong member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). David was an avid traveler, boater, Celtics and Red Sox fan, history buff, nature lover, and a man who loved music. A devoted family man, David also served his local communities after he retired from the US Postal Service in many ways; volunteer firefighter, town constable, notary public, Conservation Commissioner, and a member of many community nature wildlife protection orginaztions. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 24th at 10 am at the Douglass Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St, (corner of Woburn St.) READING. Funeral home visiting hours Monday, 4-8 pm. Burial with military honors will be held Wednesday May 25 at 2:30 pm at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery 110 Daniel Webster Highway Boscawen, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's memory to The Loon Preservation Committee (loon.org). For info, directions and on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com.

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We were High School Sweethearts gosh so many years ago, David. I am friends with Karen as we were in school together and shared a lot of same classes and also after High School, Karen had a car and would drive me and others to catch the train to Boston. Your Mom and Dad were very special people. We both ended up marrying others but remained friends and I love to here your stories of your family and children and wife Janet and how much Janet meant to you and what a great softball player she...

Sharyn Denny

October 14, 2022 | Ft. Worth, TX | Friend

Dede,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We're here for you, please don't hesitate to call if we can help in any way, as you go through this tough time. Love,

Barbara & Jack

May 23, 2011 | Needham, MA

Janet &Family,
Our thoughts are with you all. David was such a great guy,always fun to be around.

The Nordstrom Family

May 23, 2011

Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Emily Callahan

May 23, 2011 | Cary, NC

So very sorry for your loss Janet, Dede and Jeff. Our hearts and thoughts are with you, always.

Sammie & Bill Lunt

May 23, 2011 | Wilmington, MA

Dear Janet, Jeffrey, Demelza, Karen and Eddie,
Our thoughts are with you all. We grieve with you over the loss of David. Even though we can't be there with you, know that our hearts are heavy also, and we are there in spirit.

With Condolences,
Austy, Carolyn, Austy and Chris

May 23, 2011

Janet and family
My sympathy and thoughts are with you. May god bless and keep David forever loved in heaven.

Terry Baltier

May 23, 2011 | Reading, MA

My heart and thoughts are with you and your family. I hope loving memories help ease the pain of this loss.

Lourdes Hernandez

May 22, 2011

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

May 21, 2011 | Reading, MA

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