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Campbell Funeral Home - Beverly

525 Cabot Street

Beverly, Massachusetts

Dudley Davis Obituary

St. Augustine, FL, formerly of Beverly, age 73 years, long time companion of Irene Ferretti, died Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2006 at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida. Father of Glen Davis and his wife Lisa Directo-Davis of London, England and Michael Davis of Syracuse, NY. Brother of Jane Cravatis and her husband George of Beverly. Step-father of James Lally and his wife Patricia of Arlington. Step-grandfather of Trevor Lally of Arlington and four nieces and nephews all of Beverly. A Prayer Service will be held in the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, BEVERLY on Sunday at 4:00 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours will be on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. prior to the prayer service. Contributions may be made to the Council on Aging, 180 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Information, directions, condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Dudley Davis

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24 Entries

Joe Paquette

November 14, 2006

I worked for Dudley for about six years. He had a great sense of humor. Once, I built up part of a diesel powered aircraft power cart and finished mounting the gas tank. He looked at it, and said, loudly, so everyone could hear and enjoy, " JOE! That's BAAAARNYARD!" After that, BARNYARD! became a definitive and operational word. I'll wear it as a badge honor...'kinda.
I visited him in Waltham after his retirement, and his hospitality and kindness are a fond memory I'll always remember.
Great guy. I'm deeply saddened to hear of his passing on.

Robert Callahan

November 13, 2006

During the 80's I had the pleasure of working with Dudley. The ping pong noon time tournaments and great commradeship promoted by Dudley are fond remembrance.

Glenn Rowe

November 13, 2006

Many fond memorries with Dudley, 2 most memorable, Beech 1900 school 2 weeks in KS (are you from america?) and his atempt at the reverse steering bicycle (disasterous!)
Dudley always kept things interesting, he will be missed greatly.
Irene, our condolances for your loss.

Best regards,
Glenn & Donna

John J. Saia

November 13, 2006

Rest in peace my friend.

thomas bryant

November 13, 2006

Dudely was a great friend to me and I will miss him always. My sympathies to his family.
Tom Bryant

Sean Tobin

November 13, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Dudley's family. What a great character, Dudley really lit up the Flight Facility. He won't be forgotten.

Eric Carrera

November 9, 2006

My deepest sympathy to the family of Dudley Davis. What nice man he was and I feel honored to have know and joked with him. He could take a joke as well as give one out. Resectfully yours.

Bob Burns

November 9, 2006

Many years ago I was sent to the Flight Facility to get permission to set up an experiment and was confronted by Dudley and a German Shepard. "You want to do what!!" he yelled, Both the dog and I jumped two feet! After he quit laughing he was very cooperative and friendly throughout the years.
Rest in peace Dudley!

Nancy Barrett

November 9, 2006

My deepest sympathy to Dudley's family, he was quite the character, and will be missed.

Brian Adams

November 9, 2006

Want to express my sympathies to Dudley's family. He was a person able to find humor and make all feel welcome. A pleasure to work with and always ready to assist.

Andy Guertin

November 8, 2006

My deepest condolences are with the family of Dudley.My thoughts of Dudley are countless. He was a great friend and a thoughful person to work with.He will be missed.

Ken Burkett

November 8, 2006

"What a Porkin'" ( One of the main catch phrases in Dud's vocabulary. Usually uttered after one of his or somebody elses practical jokes or barb's struck the target.)
Dud was one of those rare characters in life that if your lucky enough, you have the priveledge of knowing. He was an "old school mechanic" who was thrust kicking and screaming into the computer age with all it's bells and whistles. Despite the destractions of the the bells and whistles he was able to filter those out and knew that somebody still had to turn the wrenches. He was great at knowing how to get to the goal, to get from "A" to "B" without going through "C"drive. As my boss he trusted me enough (giving me just enough rope) to let me make my own way, make my own decisions on how to get from "A" to "B". This was invaluble as no one else can teach you experience you have to do it yourself. He allowed me to make those deviations from "A" to "B" yet was always there to nudge me back on course. I'll allways be grateful for that. Thanks Dud.-

Mike Radoslovich

November 7, 2006

My deepest symapthy to Dudley's family. Dudley was a wonderful guy. I really enjoyed working with him. He was very funny and you always knew where you stood with him. I especially remember the day I took Dudley on a flight in Maui and we circled Haleakala volcano. We had a great time.
Sincerely,
Mike

Robert Murray

November 7, 2006

25 years ago Dudley believed in me enough to hire me. From that point till his retirement he was my mentor and friend. He will be missed.

Bob Maynard

November 7, 2006

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Robert Francini

November 7, 2006

The heart and soul of the Flight Facility!

Dave Ventura

November 7, 2006

One of the things I learned from Dudley is to stand up for yourself and others whenever a wrong is committed. I also found him to be a very generous man, character traits I’ll always appreciate. He was a stand-up guy.

Thanks Dudley for everything!

Peter Amos

November 7, 2006

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Albert Theriault

November 7, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss Dudley was a great guy

Dave Cassalia

November 6, 2006

Dudley Davis was the chief of maintance at MIT Linclon Labs Flight Department ( we used airplanes as test beds for projects) Dudley would always say he was a B man. when I asked him what is a B man. Dudley would say jokingly " I'll B here when you take off and B there if you come back...
Of course he was just joking, Dudley was the best at his job. I will miss him. His laughter will be missed by all of us...see you in that big hanger in the sky my friend.

Chuck Casassa

November 5, 2006

Dear Irene & the Davis Family: Please accept our condolences on the passing of Dudley. We often remember, think of and miss the nicest and best neighbors on Florence Ave. May God bless Dudley and all of his loved ones. Fondly, Chuck & Noreen Casassa

Charlie Magnarelli

November 5, 2006

You always had safety of flight on your mind. I will never forget how you would not allow me to fly any aircraft if their was a question of airworthiness. I always respected you for that.

You were smarter than most pilots.

I will miss you.

Charlie Magnarelli

Larry Giusti

November 5, 2006

When I managed the Lincoln Laboratory Flight Facility, Dudley Davis was the sharpest Aircraft Maintenance Chief I ever had. He was the right man for the job.

Dudley, we are going to miss you.

Love, Larry Giusti

Barbara Jordan

November 5, 2006

I was Dudley's Secretary at the Lincoln Laboratory Flight Facility.

He was the kindest Boss a person could have.

He thanked me every day for the job I did and always told me he wouldn't know what to do without my help.

We would always get the papers ready for a re-certification on an aircraft by the FAA. He would do it with expertise and always made sure it was done with perfection.

I had five children and was a single parent.
At christmas, without any fanfare he would always leave a very sizable gift of money in a christmas card for me and my children.

I am saddened at the news and I know how much he struggled to stay here with Irene and his loved ones. He will be sorely missed by me and many people who knew of his kind heart.

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