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DAVID SKILL Obituary

SKILL, David H. Morning Drive Newscaster for WATD Radio 95.9 Of Canton, passed away June 4th, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Carol A. (Ethier). Father of Christi Skill and her husband Erik Quenzel of Canton. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON, Thursday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church, Canton, Friday morning at 10:30. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery, Canton. David was the Morning Drive Newscaster for WATD Radio 95.9 in Marshfield for over 30 years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's memory to the David H. Skill Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Archbishop Williams High School, 40 Independence Ave., Braintree, MA 02184. For complete obituary and guestbook, see: www.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 5 to Jun. 6, 2017.

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Maryellen White

June 9, 2019

Missing you Dave when I listen to WATD.

June 14, 2017

Dave,

It was an honor to work with you, even for my short tenure at WATD. Rest in peace.

Joe "Joey Vee" Veneto

Rob Gilman

June 9, 2017

May his memory be for a blessing.

Joanne Haigney

June 9, 2017

Dave,

Rest in Peace. You will be missed.

Dave Allen

June 8, 2017

Dear Carol,
Warmest condolences to you and your family.
Dave sounds like he was a very special man.
Sending prayers your way. And fondly remembering our years in Braintree.
Coincidentally, I was a reader for TIC for many years and knew some of the staff at WATD where we shared the same building.
~Dave Allen

Dave Allen

June 8, 2017

Dear Carol,

Warmest condolences to you and your family

June 7, 2017

David was a friend to our son and daughter who often altar served at the 11:30 mass at St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton when David was lector. He took the time to ask about their lives and goals, and offered sage and memorable advice. Our deepest sympathies for your loss.

Vincent, Maryann, Ciara, and Harry Byrne.

June 7, 2017

Carol and Christi,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Matt and Jenn Superba

Sandy MacFarlane

June 6, 2017

So sorry for your loss. He was someone we counted on through the years for great news and radio. A good man too. He will be missed. RIP

Kathleen Taylor

June 6, 2017

His specials were exceptional. Especially loved his retrospective of the Beatles and his special on the JFK and the music of that time. To his family and coworkers at WATD, my deepest sympathies.

ATD Listener

June 6, 2017

Listed to Dave every morning. Sorry for your loss.

BRAIN PAUL

June 6, 2017

I'm so sorry to hear about Dave god bless him prayers for his family and friends

Kathleen Pelkowski

June 5, 2017

Dave came to my fifth grade class about four years ago to give a presentation on the Civil War. The class loved him! Hearing this sad news today was difficult. I will try to be at his Mass. Wonderful man.

Maryellen White

June 5, 2017

With deepest sympathy from Maryellen and Judy White. Dave will be missed. God bless you at this sad time.

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4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home

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10:30 a.m.

St. John the Evangelist Church

Canton, MA

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