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David Gladding Obituary
LEOMINSTER -- David A. Gladding, 83, of 30 Palm St., died Saturday, June 28, in HealthAlliance Hospital/Leominster.
Mr. Gladding was born on Feb. 22, 1920, in Worcester, the son of Ernest and Eva Gladding.
He worked as an auto and truck mechanic for 42 years for Murphy Oil and Buick, and also worked for East Side Oil of Leominster before retiring.
He was a member of St. Cecilia’s Church in Leominster. He was also a member of the Hobby Crafters.
Mr. Gladding is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cecile (Bolduc) Gladding of Leominster; one son, Lawrence D. Gladding of Leominster; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Gladding.
GLADDING -- On June 28, David A. Gladding, 83, of Leominster. The funeral will be held Wednesday, July 2, from Wright-Roy Funeral Home, 109 West St., Leominster with a Mass at noon in St. Cecilia’s Church, 168 Mechanic St., Leominster. Burial will be in St. Cecilia’s Church, Leominster. Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday, July 1, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers may be sent or memorial donations made to the St. Cecilia’s Restoration Fund, 168 Mechanic St., Leominster, Mass. 01453.
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Lillian, Norm & Linda Martin
July 15, 2003
We were so sorry to hear about Dave's death. We wish Cecile and Lawrence the support of family and friends during this tough time. Dave will be missed -- and we will hold you both in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you!
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George Mirijanian
July 1, 2003
On behalf of the Wachusett Chess Club and its members, I wish to express my sincerest condolences to Mrs. Gladding and her son Larry on the loss of their loved one, David.
Lucien Garneau
June 30, 2003
Our condolences to Mrs. Gladding, son Lawrence, and the rest of the family.
Our prayers are with you in your time of loss.
Butch, Diane and family
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