David Granfield Obituary



GRANFIELD Fr. DAVID J.K. GRANFIELD, O.S.B. (Age 88) On July 31, 2010 of the Washington, DC area. Beloved brother of Fr. Patrick Granfield, O.S.B.; cousin of James Granfield, James Fitzgerald, Mary Ryan and Ann Ayers. Friends may call on Friday, August 13 at St. Anselm''s Abbey, 4501 South Dakota Ave. N.E. from 4 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. where Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 14 at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Anselm''s Abbey Cemetery. Arrangements by DeVOL.

Published by The Washington Post from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2010.
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My sincere sympathy to Father Patrick and other members of the Granfield family and friends. While I did not know Father David well, I was always impressed with his gentle wisdom and quiet ways. May he rest in peace.

Sr. Rita Yeasted

September 7, 2010

Dear Fr. David,
Mentor, Friend, Spiritual Companion of the highest degree, I will miss everything about you--your joy, your unlimited kindnesses, your profound wisdom and understanding of human nature, your humor, your talents and many gifts, your Masses, your gentle ways and sage advice. I am a better person for having known you. My deepest appreciation.

Carolyn Gutowski

August 16, 2010

For You Fr. David,
From Timothy II -Chapter 4
"You have fought the good fight, you have finished your course you have kept the Faith."
Farewell kind one!

Linda K. Wright
Palm Springs, California

August 15, 2010

I have known Father David for many years and when both of us were much younger we enjoyed conversation, we laughed together and we shared a few somber moments & tears as well. My wife and I still have the dictionary that FRs. Pat & David gave us for our wedding gift in 1971. Eighty eight years of life and service to our Lord and Savior is what I will remember Father David for, a kind and loving gentlemen who always saw the finer and brighter side of life. Always an optimist and a believer in serving his Lord and Savior. Bill Wright

August 12, 2010

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