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DAVID EDMONSTON Obituary

EDMONSTON, David B. 75, of Needham, November 22, 2012. Husband of Bettie J. (Andersen) of Needham. Father of Eric Edmonston and his wife Kristin of Quincy. Brother of Robert and his wife Celeste of San Diego CA and Jack and his wife Cathy of Sandwich. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services in the Eaton Funeral Home, 1351 Highland Ave., NEEDHAM, on Monday, November 26th at 1:00 pm. Relatives and friends kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Sunday from 5-8 pm. Interment Needham Cemetery. Late graduate of Boston Technical School and Northeastern University. David spent his career as a computer analyst and consultant with many firms. He enjoyed painting, writing books, and spending time with his family. For more information, please visit: www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home 781-444-0201

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 24 to Nov. 25, 2012.

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Pam Edmonston

December 6, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. It sounds like David was very well-loved and will be greatly missed. I have vague memories of meeting my cousins once or twice when I was very young. (I think I remember one of you calling me "watermelon", lol. I guess I was a chubby little girl! I have more vivid memories of your father, my Uncle Donald, and my aunt, (Aunt Anna?). I remember Uncle Donald as being very smart and kind). God bless all of you. I'm sorry our families weren't closer growing up. I pray you find comfort knowing David is at peace now.

Shirley Bishop

December 1, 2012

I remember David from the several trips to MA with my family for visits during summer vacations. I enjoyed playing half-ball with the boys and my sister, Carol, in the Edmonston's backyard, fenced in as I recall. I remember David as the rather shy, quiet older brother who liked to play the family's upright piano but mostly seemed to be "in the background" during our visits. He had a great, wide smile! I wish I had gotten to know him better but we were 8 years apart in age and my sister and I tended to mostly hang out with Bobby and Jackie. My sympathy goes out to all his family as I'm sure he will be missed. His mortal journey is completed.

Marc Edmonston

November 25, 2012

I didn't know my cousin
David other than visits with my family when I was young. I do remember the half-ball games though, and the narrow lot and wonderful energy of the boys playing. My heart reaches out to you while you suffer. Life is so short. David is loved by all that survive him. I'm so sorry to see him go.

Elisabeth Edmonston

November 24, 2012

My love and thoughts are with all of you as you cope with your loss. I did not know my cousin, David, well, but am blessed with rich stories and anecdotes of his life. He will be missed indeed.

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