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DAVID CURTIS Obituary

CURTIS, David L. Of Lexington, formerly of Cambridge, October 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Valerie (Kay) Curtis. Loving father of Guy Curtis and his wife Kathy of Medford, Dean Curtis and his wife Rita of Andover, and Laurie Curtis and her husband Guenther Wittrock of Sammammish, WA. Devoted brother of Susan Kopolow of San Diego, CA, and the late Woodrow L. Curtis, Jr. Brother-in-law of Peter, Michael, and Graham Kay and their families. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, Rebecca, Sarah, Elizabeth, Leah, Francesca, and Nina, by 3 great-grandchildren, Isaac, Charlotte, and Oliver, and by many nieces and nephews.

Dave was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and Owner of Competent Glass & Aluminum in Stoneham. He was a Member of Local 1044, President of the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce, President of Stoneham Rotary Club, and served on the Stone Zoo Committee. Dave was an avid Golfer and member of Brook Meadow Country Club in Canton.

Due to the pandemic, a private family Funeral Service will be held followed by interment at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. Donations in his memory may be made to Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home/Hospice, 1 Arsenal Marketplace, Watertown, MA 02474. Lexington 781 862 1800

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2020.

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Marjorie (Cummiskey) Kipp

November 6, 2020

We are so sorry to hear of David’s passing.Our thoughts prayers are with all of you.

Alison VonIderstine

November 5, 2020

Guy and Kathy, , so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Louis Potvin

November 2, 2020

Dean, really sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts & prayers to you & family. Louie Potvin

Patrice DeBord

November 2, 2020

Aunt Val, Guy, Dean and Laurie, my sincere condolences for the passing of 'Uncle' David. He was a loving, kind and funny man and he and my Mom were not only cousins but loving friends and hoping that they have reconnected in Heaven and having some great laughs and conversations!

November 1, 2020

Dave "The Commish" as he was known to his golfing friends was a true gentleman. Always had a quit wit and we all loved to travel to play golf with dave He will be missed by all . Prayers to the entire Curtis family

Patricia Kilty

November 1, 2020

Val and family, I am beyond sorry for your loss. Probably one of the nicest persons I have ever known So very community-minded. Wonderful mentor. Sad day indeed. May he Rest In Peace. Pat kilty

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