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David Proctor Obituary

David S. Proctor

Concord, NH - David S. Proctor 72, of Concord died peacefully at home on March 7, in the presence of his wife and children. David, the son of Marilyn and Joseph Proctor, was born in Dearborn Michigan, and grew up in Orange Connecticut where he met and married Judy, his devoted wife of 50 years.

Dave enjoyed playing the guitar, composing music, driving European cars, and traveling to places where he could appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Above all else, he lived for the joyful moments with his 3 children and 5 grandchildren. His wish for them, and all humans, is for a planet of Peace.

He is immediately survived by his wife Judy, brother Bradley Proctor (Michelle, Shannon, Noah) of Springboro, OH; his children: Amy Quirin (Sean, Owen, and Elosie)of Palo Alto, CA; Erik Proctor (Christie, Easton and Kenzie) of Reading MA; Tracey Pearson (Adam, Wesley) of Webster, NH. Dave had many other friends and family who loved him dearly.

The family would like to thank the Granite VNA Hospice Care Team for their compassionate support of Dave at home during his last months of life.

Services will private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Granite VNA Hospice Program, 30 Pillsbury St, Concord, NH 03301 or Common Man for Ukraine, 71 Main St, Plymouth, NH 03264, a NH-based effort delivering relief to orphans, children and families devastated by war in Ukraine, commonmanforukraine.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor from Mar. 12 to Mar. 30, 2023.

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Beth Gustafson Wheeler

March 15, 2023

May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. While I did not know him well, Dave was always so friendly and welcoming during our visits. I will miss seeing him at our gatherings! Thinking of you...

Frank Lotti

March 12, 2023

May your happy memories give you peace and comfort. Deepest condolences. Lotti family

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Jim Hayden

March 10, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Judy and family. Great memories of all the good times. Prayers and thoughts go out to all who knew David. We will love you and miss you always.

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