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DAVID LEO WHITEHEAD

1936 - 2016

BORN

1936

DIED

2016

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McDonald Funeral Home - Wakefield

19 Yale Avenue

Wakefield, Massachusetts

DAVID WHITEHEAD Obituary

WHITEHEAD, David Leo Of Easton, formerly of Wakefield, Oct. 1. Beloved husband of Irene M. (Lovett). Loving father of Sara MacKenzie, Janice Whitehead, Wendy Gabriel & husband David, & Neal Whitehead & wife Regina, Brother of Sandra Dickinson & husband Arthur. Grandfather of Rachel, Heather & Cameron MacKenzie, Alexander & Jonathan Whitehead, Colin, Nicholas, MacKenzie & Jacob Gabriel. Uncle of Pam Eddy & Robert Dickinson. Funeral Service in the First Parish Congregational Church, 1 Church St., Wakefield, Thursday at 11:00. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD Wednesday, 5-8 pm. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Parish Congregational Church Remembrance Fund, 1 Church St., Wakefield, MA 01880 or Alpha New England/Vision New England, 401 Edgewater Pl., Suite 360, Wakefield, MA 01880. For obit/guestbook: www.mcdonaldfs.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 2 to Oct. 3, 2016.

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October 4, 2016

Eddie and Maura Murray have some great memories of David and your dear Dad. He was such a gentleman and loved his family so much. Irene will be in our prayers with your great family. Enjoy the memories. Sorry l cannot make it to services.

Joanne Peavey

October 4, 2016

Dear Irene,

I was so saddened to hear that Dave had passed away. What a blessing that he was able to gather some strength and make his way up to First Parish for the installation of Pastor Greg. I was so happy to see you both. Please know that I am keeping you and your family in my prayers. May God bless you all and may He grant eternal peace to Dave.

With love,

Joanne

Donna Nesmith

October 4, 2016

Dear Neal and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Your Dad will always watch over you as your Guardian Angel. May God bless you all and remember all the good times you had
Donna Nesmith

Douglas Wood

October 2, 2016

Dear Janice,

Your Father loved your. Though, your father (Jesus) also loves you. Both Lynn and I are very sorry for your the loss of your dad. We will do our best to make it to the wake. At the very least, I will be there.

Your friend,
Doug

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