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David Danielson Obituary
Born on March 17, 1947, in Manchester, he was the son of David I. and Dorothy (Ball) Danielson. He graduated from Bishop Bradley High School, class of 1965 and earned his bachelor's degree from Saint Anselm College in 1969. He also received a master's in business administration from Rivier University.
He had served 21 years in the New Hampshire National Guard where he was a First Sargent in the 197th Battalion Communications Unit. He was an instructor at the New Hampshire Military Academy and the recipient of the Army Achievement Metal.
David had been an adjunct professor of sales and marketing for 30 years at Southern New Hampshire University and had also been employed by Digital Equipment in sales and marketing for many years. Most recently, he proudly worked in marketing for the New Hampshire Fire Academy.
A devout Catholic, he was a member of the Men of St. Joseph and delivered the Eucharist to the State Prison inmates for 10 years. He was an active communicant of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish where he served as Eucharist Minister and lector. He also held a leadership role in the ministry for the right of Christian initiation for Adults (RCIA).
He was a Rotarian for 21 years, a recipient of the Paul Harris Award, and a proud founder of "The Bad Boys Table". He served on the Bedford, NH 10 year Master plan committee and was a member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Fr. William Shanahan Division I. He was a proud member of the Tennessee Squire where he greatly enjoyed plot G87751 in the foothills of Tennessee.
David was always politically active, serving on the Bedford Town Council for 12 years and the Bedford Planning Board for 6 years. He was currently in the middle of his 5th term in the New Hampshire State House of Representatives and served as assistant majority leader. He was Vice Chair of Finance and was recognized for works on Governs Commission for Mental Health and the 2017 Arts Advocates of the Year. He served on the Southern NH Planning Commission and was Legislator of the Year for the New England Waterworks Association. He earned the John Bosley Leadership Award from the National Association of Regional Councils and also received recognition from Brothers and Sisters of the Professional Firefighters of NH for being instrumental in the passing of the Firefighter Presumptive Cancer Coverage Bill in 2018.
Family members include his wife of 51 years, Mary (Diamont) Danielson of Bedford; his son, Adam Danielson and wife Danyell; his beloved granddaughters, Lucy and Charlotte; his brothers, Scott Danielson and wife Susan, Kevin Danielson and wife Lynn; his sister, Linda McQueeney and husband Jim; numerous cousins.
Calling hours at Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St, corner of North St, Manchester, will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 pm. A memorial Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 11 am in St. Elizabeth Seton Church, Bedford. Committal prayers and military burial honors will be accorded in the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen, Thursday at 1 pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to https://wecan.tapcancerout.org/fightfordave
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Memories and Condolences
for David Danielson
Donna Stevens
July 25, 2021
So sorry to hear of David's passing. He was a kind man, Mary I am so sorry for your loss.
Tracy and Morgan Hollis
July 2, 2021
Dear Mary, Morgan and I are so very sorry to learn about Dave. Just last week Morgan was talking about their trip to Japan. Dave was an amazing part of that experience and all that he enjoyed and accomplished. We are thinking of you and Dave. He made such an impact!
Denise Duchesne
June 11, 2021
Mary, I just saw an article in the paper about the passing of your beloved husband. I am so sorry for your great loss. . My thoughts and prayers sent to you and and your family at this trying time. There is one brighter star in the heavens shining in the blue skies above.
Chuck Douglas
June 2, 2021
Mary, I extend my prayers to you and your family over Dave’s passing. I first worked with First Sergeant Danielson in the 1970s when we were both part of the 197th Field Artillery in Manchester. He had the respect of the men, and I enjoyed his ready smile and ability to work with all types. Our friendship continued when a few years ago he was named by the Speaker to be the representative of the House of Representatives on the Board of Trustees of the Judicial Retirement Plan. He was a reliable participant with sound judgment. All of us will miss him and his advice.
Chuck Douglas
Friend
Mark Uhrich
May 31, 2021
My condolences. David worked for me for a number of years at Digital and I found him to be honest and dependable.
Linda Cotton Wells
May 30, 2021
Mary, I was so saddened to learn of Dave’s passing. Reading his obituary, I was in awe of all that he accomplished in his life. I cherish the memories of summertime dinners on my parents’ porch when Dave would start telling jokes, and I’d be laughing so hard that I’d lose my breath. I send my love and deepest condolences and pray that you will be surrounded by the love and comfort of your family in the days and weeks ahead. Linda
Linda Cotton Wells
May 30, 2021
Mary, I can not tell you how saddened I was to hear of Dave’s passing. I was in awe reading about his life’s accomplishments, which I know were achieved with your love and support. I’ll never forget summer meals on my parents’ porch when Dave started telling jokes, and I’d laugh so hard that I lost my breath. I send love and deepest condolences to you and your family and pray that the love and support of your family and friends will surround you in the days ahead. Linda
Jennifer J.L. Alexis
May 29, 2021
Dave will be missed so much. My condolences to Mary and the family. He served St. Elizabeth Seton Church, which is how he became a dear friend to my Mom, Gail Lennan-Morf. He sent special greetings to her on a landmark Birthday last August and helped me make her day special in spite of Covid restrictions. I did not know him as well. But when I did speak with him, he always had kinds words and made us laugh. Rest in Peace, Dave.
Donald Gardner
May 27, 2021
David was a good and personable man. He had a winning smile and a a kind word for, and about, everyone. He was my dear friend. I will miss him.
Lucas Bozek
May 27, 2021
One classmate I will remember very well as a congenial friend. It is with sadness that we must say goodbye but we may meet again. A good classmate, a good friend and a great human being.
Nancy Girard
May 26, 2021
Mary,
I was so saddened to see Dave's obituary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Nan Girard
Wayne Moynihan
May 26, 2021
I was taken by surprise at the news of David's death. My heartfelt sympathy to you his beloved family, at this sad time. I will always remember that, as David and I would talk and laugh, across the aisle, in the NH House chamber, he was full of the love of life. Wanting to help, he deeply cared about people and the problems they confronted. The light in the world has been dimmed by his loss.
Bill Herman
May 26, 2021
I was heartbroken to learn of Dave's passing. He was a friend and mentor to many of us involved with local government in southern New Hampshire, and we had been good friends for more than 35 years. I have been fortunate to enjoy his keen wit, warm smile, big heart and sense of humor (corny jokes and all). He has clearly left things better than he found them and we are all the richer for it. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary, Adam and your entire family at this difficult time.
Heather Clough
May 26, 2021
I worked with Dave at the Fire Academy for many years. He was a strong advocate for the Fire, Police, and EMS Responders of NH. Of his many roles with the Academy, he worked behind the scenes planning the yearly 9/11 memorials. He was my mentor and friend, always willing to help anyone in need. He will be greatly missed.
Denis Parker
May 26, 2021
Sorry to hear of David's passing...good classmate and friend.
Janice Bantis
May 26, 2021
My sincere condolences to you Adam and your family for the loss of your father. Please know that he is in good hands and is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dino and Krys Donati
May 26, 2021
You have our sincerest condolences.
Shari King King
May 25, 2021
Wow, Dave wa hired as my replacement many years ago at an engineering firm lol all was good, although he felt remorse for "taking" my job..life works in mysterious ways 10 years later he asked for my reference for a job at my State bureau and of course I was more than pleased to do so. Such a caring human being, always reveling in his love for his family and especially his grandchildren, shine on you crazy diamond
Briah Demers
May 25, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. I knew him through my mother at the fire academy, he was a gentle soul, such a great guy. He will be missed .
Gerard Christian
May 25, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Danielson family. I worked with David at the Fire Academy and found him to be a consummate professional and gentle human being. May the Lord bless you all and keep you, and may angels greet David and perpetual light shine upon him.
Gary Girolimon
May 25, 2021
I am so sorry to hear this news. Deepest sympathies to Mary, Adam, Kevin, Scott, Linda and their families. David will be missed in Bedford and at the State House.
Marc and Mary Lussier
May 25, 2021
Linda, Jim, and to all of Dave's loves ones, Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your loss. Love lasts forever.
Lenny Murphy
May 25, 2021
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. We grew up across the street from each other in the old Central St. neighborhood.Our parents were very close friends. Many
fond memories. Sincere condolences to Linda, Scott, Kevin and all his loved ones.
Walter Trachim
May 25, 2021
I worked with Dave at the NH Fire Academy. While I knew him for a relatively short time, I found him to be a kind person and a true gentleman. My sincerest condolences go out to the entire Danielson family. I am sorry for your loss.
Elaine Benard-Bernier
May 25, 2021
Although I have not seen David since grammar school. I have fond memories of good times. Also David and i were neighbors growing up just one block from each other. Plus attending the same grammar school. I sincerely send my condolences. And knowing David was religious, I believe "as the priest would say after the conclusion of mass." "Go in peace"
Dennis Walsh
May 25, 2021
Dave was a 65 year friend--a good man. May he now have his promised reward.
Dennis Walsh, 25 May 21
Elizabeth (Beth Halper) McFall
May 25, 2021
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. Bob and I read the obituary together and it was the first time that we realized that we had both a MSMC and NHANG connection. Bob started out in the 197th and was also at the NHANG military academy.
May your memories always bring a smile to your face and a song to your heart.
Kevin Maes
May 25, 2021
We knew each other for a lifetime. Dinner at your house, staying over in Hampton Beach. The memory of your Mom expanding that role when needed. I was blessed to be a part of it all. Linda, Scott and Kevin my heart is sad but I take comfort knowing that beyond all of this he is at peace and right now seeing all of our loved ones once again together. Mary, and all the children please know that we offer you our prayers and positive thoughts. It was both a pleasure and an honor to serve with Dave in the New Hampshire House for six years together as he taught me much. But always there was that slight smile when our paths crossed as we both thought, "If only our parents could see us now!" Safe Home, Brother.
Jerry Hanauer
May 25, 2021
Having known Dave for 20 Years through Rotary and his government service for Bedford, I thought him as one of the finest public servants I have ever known. Reading more about Dave today, it turns out I only knew a small sample of his good deeds. Thanks to Mary and Dave's family for sharing Dave's life. He'll be an example for many for years to come.
Tony Evans
May 25, 2021
Jack Sullivan
May 25, 2021
Mary, I want to express my sincere condolences to you, Scotty and the family for the loss of Dave. He was a lifelong friend and truly was a great supporter for Bedford and the State of NH. I want to thank you again for all the support that you gave him over the countless hours that he dedicated to our community in making it a better place to live and work. I am sorry I am not going to attend the services, as I'll be in D.C. with my family this week. We'll miss him and I'll say a prayer for you and your family.
Susan Almy
May 25, 2021
As a 25-year Democratic member of the NH House who once served on Finance and who lost my sister and a valued cousin to cancer, I grieve Dave's loss to the Finance Committee and our world. He was compassionate, intelligent and thorough. Cancer is an indiscriminate thief, and I extend my sympathies to his family.
John FitzGerald
May 25, 2021
Dave,
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Kimberly Blanchette
May 25, 2021
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Dave was a caring and committed instructor to our students at Southern New Hampshire University. He greatly impacted the lives of many through sharing his knowledge and experience. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Barbara Shaw
May 25, 2021
It is with deep sadness that I read of Rep Danielson's passing. He was a friend and colleague of the highest degree. I will miss his presence and kind smile. My sympathy to his family for your heartbreaking loss.
Rep. Barbara Shaw
John and Sherri Crain
May 25, 2021
Mary and family, Dave was such a wonderful and kind man and so deeply committed to his parish and its parishioners. We are grateful we had the opportunity to work with him at St. Elizabeth Seton. Sending our deepest condolences for your family's loss. May you find comfort in his incredible legacy.
Dan Scanlon
May 25, 2021
I was so sorry and saddened to read about Dave's death, and extend my condolences to his family. We met each other on the local "circuit," running into each other many times, and exchanging quick updates on what we were doing. I only wish I had had the chance to get to know him deeper than I did, but am grateful that our paths crossed.
Clark Dumont
May 25, 2021
Dear Mary and Adam.
Anne and I are sorrowed for your personal and the greater community loss of David's passing. He was a leader among leaders and friend among friends.
His legacy of caring, compassion and community stewardship is enduring and inspiring.
We are all better for knowing him.
R.I.P.
Ellie Cochran
May 25, 2021
I was so surprised and saddened to see Dave's obituary. I haven't seen him in several years but always enjoyed our interactions and appreciated his efforts on behalf of the state and community. I know it's a big loss to your family and the wider community. Please accept my condolences.
Karen Louis
May 25, 2021
I was lucky enough to work with Dave at the NH Fire Academy. He was a pleasure to be around. My deepest condolences to your family on their loss. Dave will be missed greatly.
May 25, 2021
Mr.Danielson, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Denis Demers
May 24, 2021
Dave and his fellow Political Science classmates and faculty celebrating completion of their studies at St. Anselm College in June 1969. We formed a bond that has lasted more than 50 years.
Kitty Kelekci
May 24, 2021
May all of the years of treasured memories of your beloved Dave bring some peace and comfort to you at this time of heartbreak. With sincere sympathy and much love to all the family.
Lori Radke
May 24, 2021
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss. Dave will be remembered for his unique humor, passion for life, and always being there for others. Heaven has another angel!
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