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David Scanlon Obituary
WORCESTER - David Paul Scanlon, 61, of Worcester, died Sunday, December 2, 2018.
David was born in Worcester, son of Richard Paul and Mary Louise (Clifford) Scanlon.
He delivered newspapers for 13 years for the Leominster News, and also for the Telegram & Gazette.
David leaves a son, Michael Paul Scanlon; a daughter, Rachael LeClaire and her children Krystian LeClaire and Billy Turpin; sisters Karen McGinn and Donna McDonald; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Burial in Rural Cemetery Worcester will be private.
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December 4, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Doreen Theriault
December 13, 2018
I am so sorry for your loss Rachael. It's very heartbreaking when you lose a parent but you must always remember the love he had for you and the boys, that will never leave you. He will always be watching over you and your family. ❤❤
Rachael LeClaire
December 13, 2018
I love you dad.. You will be missed dearly... R.i.p..
Charmaine Mignault
December 11, 2018
You will be missed very dearly you were a good friend and a dad you have suffered and now your pain is gone your friends and family will always have you in their thoughts and prayers I will always think about you and always miss you. Always your friend Charmaine
tina Cox
December 11, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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