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David Conant Obituary
CONANT, David G. David G. Conant, 78, of North Stone St., West Suffield, died Tuesday, (March 1, 2005) in St. Francis Hospital, Hartford. Born and educated in Springfield, MA, David was a 1944, graduate of Springfield Technical High School, and a resident of Southwick for five years before moving to West Suffield many years ago. He was a 32-year employee of Southern New England Telephone (SNET) where he worked as a telephone installer, retiring in 1983. He was a Marine Corps Veteran of World War II, a member of the Agawam Revolver Club where he won many trophies for his marksmanship, a former member of the Westfield American Legion Post #124, enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and gardening. David leaves his wife of 51 years, the former Alva M. Johnson; two daughters, Lynn Kulungian and her husband Mark of Springfield, and Marcia Cramer of Mechanicsville, VA; and four grandchildren Erin Long, David Cramer, and Jamie and Jessie Kulungian. Funeral Saturday, March 5, at 11 a.m. at the Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Burial in New Cemetery in the spring. Visiting hours Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
Memories and Condolences
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Lynn Kulungian
March 9, 2005
The things he gave me:
An ear for music
A sense of humor
An unforgettable childhood
The things he taught me:
Every name of every tree
Every name of every bird
how to plant a garden
How many different kinds of green beans you can plant
How to weed a garden
How to earn money weeding a garden
How to earn money raking or shoveling snow
How to appreciate a job well done and completed
How to "do it yourself"
How to design and build a fireplace hearth
How to ice fish
How to build a "boonie bike" from mail order
How to make the best tasting Margarita
How to change my own oil
The wrong way to make applesauce...you have to cook it!
How to hunt for nightcrawlers
How to bait a hook
How to play chords on a guitar
How to sing country western songs
How to sing in perfect harmony
How to drive a boat
The things I loved about him:
His sense of humor
We could always talk and dream together
His love of beagles
He loved to eat
Cooking steaks was an art
Canning beans was a ritual every summer
Things he left me:
The desire to give my children an unforgettable childhood
An inspiration to continur his humor
An inspiration to appreciate the beauty of nature and life
His music will always be in my heart
The strength to carry on
Memories to keep him alive
Thanks, Dad
Love, Lynn
amy
March 8, 2005
So sad to hear of your loss. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pauline and Steve Warner
March 5, 2005
During this very sad time, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Keep all of your memories close at hand...like all the Christmas's past when Uncle Dave would get out the old guitar and we would all sing Christmas Carols or sing "The Cat Came Back!" Or how about all of the Beagle's Uncle Dave had over the years!!! And there were always some great hunting stories!!! You all have so many loving memories that will keep him close to you always...all our Love, Pauline and Steve
Sherwood Merk
March 3, 2005
Sorry to hear of your loss. I
worked with Davy for over 20 years.
Our deepest sympathy.
Sherwood & Gerry Merk, Ellington, Ct.
Kenneth Johnson
March 3, 2005
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of David. I want to express my condoliances to David's family, I know he will be missed by all.
Kenny
Richard Bailey
March 3, 2005
I never had the opportunity to meet this gentleman except through the memory and words of his family. Therefore, I am confident that he was a greatman.
NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER SECOND MARINE DIVISION ASSOCIATION
March 3, 2005
"SEMPER FI"
Rick Bengston
March 3, 2005
Dave was a great man that I am very honored to have known. From my family to yours, our deepest sympathy.
Rick Bengston
Stacy Renell
March 3, 2005
Sorry to hear of your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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