David Francis Stone

1971 - 2024

January 12, 1971 - January 14, 2024

David Francis Stone, 53, died on a bright, cold Sunday morning, at his parents home in Lee, MA.

David was born January 12, 1971 in Lawrence, Massachusetts; he was the first born son of Susan Davis Stone and Robert Francis Stone.

David showed tremendous promise as a young man excelling in music, athletics and academics. He played the piano, pipe organ and saxophone.

A graduate of the Lee High School Class of 1989, he went on to Ithaca College, where he intended to play football. Sophomore year, he transferred to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He served in the Army Reserves during his time at UMASS.

Tragically, David suffered a catastrophic high level spinal injury in May of 1992. The diving injury left him paralyzed from the neck down, at age 21. He would eventually regain some movement in his left arm, which allowed him to drive his wheelchair and increased his independence. David was not deterred from his goals and completed his studies in Economics graduating in the Spring of 1996.

Following his return to the Berkshires, David earned a certificate in computer programming at Berkshire Community College. He landed a job at the Lenox Library, tutoring patrons in the workings of the internet. He would go on to work at the Berkshire Eagle developing their first webpage.

When illness forced him out of work, he spent time composing music, reading, singing in the church choir, playing Scrabble, watching his daughter swim and enjoying the company of his friends and family.

Besides his parents, Susan and Fran, David leaves the love of his life, his wife of 30 years, Pamela Morehouse and the joy of his life, his daughter, Asa Frances Stone. He leaves two brothers, Noah Webber Stone and Micah Stone along with their respective families. In addition, he leaves a large, loving extended family and his good friend, Sam Patel.

The family wishes to thank all who were involved in his care through these years, especially his caregivers Henry Dozier, Ben Wibby, Derek Scully, and John Missagia.

David will be remembered for his intellect, his heart, his good looks and the remarkable way he carried himself through some really difficult times. He was well cared for and well loved. He will be missed beyond measure. Pam and Dave shared a great love story and great love stories never die.

A service will be held on Thursday, January 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lee, MA. There will be no calling hours. Donations in his memory can be made to the Berkshire Music School in Pittsfield, MA or a charity of your choice.