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David Kimball Obituary
Born on March 5, 1928, in Bronxville, N.Y., to the late Elsie (Olive) and Warren F. Kimball Sr. He was a graduate of Roosevelt (NY) High School and a World War II veteran. He followed in the footsteps of his father and brother and was a graduate of Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College, class of 1949. With his late brother, Warren F Kimball Jr., he was co-owner of Warren F Kimball & Co. Inc., an insurance brokerage company from 1949 to 1977. The company was founded by their father in 1929. David was an avid bridge player as well as golfer. He will be sorely missed by both family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Doris (Rockwell) Kimball; and by his five children, David E. Kimball Jr. and his wife, Margaret, of Redding, Deborah Kimball of Waterford, Karen Hyland and her husband, Michael, of Niantic, Richard R. Kimball of Niantic, and Elizabeth Wilson and her husband, Michael, of New London, N.H.; his seven grandchildren, David E. Kimball III of Redding, Sydney Kimball of Fairfield, Michael, Katherine, and Daniel Hyland of Niantic, Alexander and Alyson Wilson of New London, N.H. Additionally, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Margaret Kimball and his three nieces, Joan Miller, Lynda Kimball, and Gayle Kimball and their families.
The Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 48 Grand St., Niantic, is in charge of the arrangements. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. A celebration of life memorial will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014. The memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice. David loved giving to charities and did so often.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.neilanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Kimball
Justin Tire plus
June 15, 2014
Sorry for you're loss, he was a great man .
Marcia [Plummer] Spencer-Famous
June 13, 2014
I wasn't in touch with him over the years, but wish I had been. I know he, like Warren and Marshall who we also lost this year, will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Greg McMahon
June 11, 2014
I had the opportunity to express my condolences to Karen, Debbie, and Mike on Sunday. Logistics prevent Mary and I from reiterating these thoughts this evening. Dave always impressed me as an intelligent and thoughtful gentleman.
Greg McMahon
Betty Jeanne Kennedy
June 10, 2014
Doris, I am sorry we lost contact over the years. Some of my fondest memories are of the times we spent in New Hampshire, visiting the Kimballs. While I recently contacted Warren's family, I regret not knowing your family as well. My love to you and your prolific family.
June 10, 2014
Rich, My Deepest sympathies to you and your family. If there is anything you need please let me know. Love Always, Julie Gorneault
Lauri Brochu
June 10, 2014
Richard and family, I was sorry to hear of the loss of your father. May his love and your memories help you through this journey of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
June 10, 2014
If Mr. Kimball was anything in this life, it was kind. He always had a way of making me feel at ease, welcomed and he had a great wit. I'm happy I grew up with his children because they are so much like him, above all kind. All my love to the Kimball family. Love, Wendy Crain Beebe.
Armand Romeo
June 10, 2014
My deepest condolences to the Kimball family. Dave and I met at Black Hall in Old Lyme and had many good times on the course.
Jim Harlan
June 10, 2014
David and Warren Kimball, and my Dad, Marshall Harlan, all leaving us within months of each other. What a sad start to 2014. But we were blessed to have them. My condolences to all of the extended Kimball family.
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