John Goldthwaite Davis Jr.

John Goldthwaite Davis Jr, a resident of Darien, died on Wednesday, Sept 25, at Long Ridge of Stamford Born July 8, 1930, in New York City, he was the son of the late John G and Mary Dean Davis He was 83

Mr Davis graduated from Darien High School and the University of Bridgeport He entered the US Army and served three years in eight countries with the US Army Corps of Engineers He was a volunteer fireman in Noroton for more than 38 years and also served as assistant scoutmaster for Troop 53 He loved to sing, in the choir at Noroton Presbyterian Church, with The Troupers Light Opera Co (a founding member with his father), the Norwalk Community Chorale and the Serendipity Singers of Norwalk

He is survived by two sons, John G III and Thomas M, both of Darien; a daughter, Deborah Anne of Portland, Ore; and three grandchildren Besides his parents, he was predeceased by a sister, Anne Goldthwaite and a brother, Lloyd Taylor Davis

Interment was private Donations in his honor may be sent to Darien Post 53, PO Box 2066, Darien CT 06820

- by The Darien Times