DAVID GORDON MCRAE

McRAE, David Gordon Of Utica, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2024. Born in Winchester, MA in 1950, he was the son of the late Gordon J. and Joan L. McRae. David was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Robert McRae. Survivors include his brother, Andrew McRae; his former wife, the Reverend Paula Hart; his sister-in-law, Kristin McRae; his nieces, Audrey McRae and Nicole (David) Beers; two aunts; and many cousins. David grew up in Wakefield, MA and graduated from Wakefield Memorial High School in 1968. A talented musician, David played trumpet in various musical groups. He performed in the inaugural season of the Greater Bostonians group of high school musicians. David attended Lowell State College, majoring in music. He worked for two music companies in Boston, Wurlitzer and Carl Fischer. In 1986, David moved to upstate New York and remained active in music, playing trumpet and arranging choral music and hymns. David became a certified Lay Speaker in the United Methodist Church. As a child, David's beloved father took him to a Red Sox game, where he saw Ted Williams play. David had a kind, outgoing personality. Services were held in Utica, NY and Wakefield, MA earlier this year. Donations in memory of David may be made to the Sandwich Ministry of Historic Old St. John's Church, 240 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501.

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