Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
May 29, 1945 – Mar 12, 2011
Danbury, NH-David Neil Wilcox, 65, passed away March 12, 2011 in his home after a long illness.
He was born May 29, 1945 in Quincy, MA to F. Roland and Sarah Mae (MacKinnon) Wilcox. He graduated from East Bridgewater, MA High School in 1963 and attended UMass at Stockbridge.
Dave worked for T.L. Edward for many years. He and his wife, Linda, owned and operated Wilcox Tree Farm in Bridgewater, MA. He moved to NH in 1995 and worked as a truck driver in the logging industry and still continued to farm in Andover, NH.
Dave was a foster parent for many years and adopted four children. Active in 4-H, especially dairy cows, until he was 18, Dave talked often about his days in this group and how this was the happiest time of his life.
Members of his family surviving include his wife of 43 years, Linda (King) Wilcox of Danbury, NH; children, Daniel Wilcox and wife, Audrey McKinney of Bristol, NH, Matthew and his wife, Julie Wilcox of Allenstown, NH, Meghan Wilcox and Brendan Kay of Sunapee, NH and Toni Wilcox of Whitinsville, MA; 10 grandchildren, Todd, Ariel, Matty, Rachael, Dylan, A.J., Michael, Taylor, Shawn and Emily; his sister, Alice Norway of Middleboro, MA; many nieces and nephews and his best friend, Corky.
Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be made to NH Foster and Adoptive Parent Ass
Dear Lynn and family;
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Suzy and Mark
Suzy and Mark Stetson
April 06, 2011 | Andover, NH
To Linda, Alice and family, Sorry to hear about David. My thoughts and prayers to everyone. I remember many trips to uncle Rollies farm and Davids tree farm and the hearing all the the stories from them. Love to all.
John McClare
Brewer Me
John McClare
March 22, 2011 | Brewer, ME
Linda, Alice and family so sorry to hear about the death of David. It has been a long time since we have seen you all. David will alway be remembered as a hard worker. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. Edie Gillis Demeo on behalf of all the Gillis family cousins.
Edie Demeo
March 19, 2011 | Somerville, MA
Linda, Alice and family so sorry to hear of the loss of David. It has been a long time since we have seen you.David will alway be remembered as a very hard working man. Our thoughts and prayer are with you all at this time. Love to all. Edie Gillis Demeo on behalf of all the Gillis family
Edie Gillis Demeo
March 19, 2011 | Somerville, MA
Dear Alice and Family,
So, so sorry to hear of your loss. But take comfort in knowing that he is going on to meet up with a lot of old friends and family whom have gone before him. All my love and thoughts are with you.
Terri Hamblin
(widow of Howie Hamblin)
March 19, 2011
To Linda and family and Alice and family. We're sending our deepest condolences to you all. Even though it's been a long time since we've seen each other, I was so glad we stopped in to see you in Andover. Our thoughts are with all of you. Cris (McClare) and Lloyd Hanson
Cris Hanson
March 18, 2011 | Craftsbury, VT
My deepest condolence to your family.
Laurie Kulda-Steinberg
March 18, 2011 | Middleboro, MA
Linda I was saddened to hear about the loss of your husband David. I too was widowed far too young. Thankfully you have family to keep Davis's memory alive and remind you of all the wonderful years. Our best wishes.
Linda Lawson and Dick Ruxton
March 17, 2011 | Plympton, MA
Linda and family, and Alice and family,
I was so deeply saddened to learn last night of David’s passing. While I can only barely imagine how all of you are feeling at this time, Brenda and I offer our most heartfelt condolences to each of you.
David and his early family - Alice, Uncle Rowlie, and Aunt Sadie – were a very significant influence on our family when we moved to Massachusetts many years ago. David was very influential for me because of our proximity in ages,...
Earl and Brenda McClare
March 17, 2011 | ON
