David P. Duval

1923 - 2017

David Paul Duval was born on June 16, 1923 in Amherst, MA. He died on July 2, 2017 at Putnam Farm in Danvers, MA while under Care Dimensions hospice care. He had recently celebrated his 94th birthday. Dave, husband of Jean (Rogers) Duval, was formerly of West Hartford, Connecticut. He served as an Army med tech in Panama during World War II. Dave earned multiple degrees from Boston University. After teaching 5th grade in West Hartford he served as principal at two West Hartford elementary schools and also taught graduate courses at several local colleges. After his retirement Dave and Jean travelled extensively while he worked for several travel agencies. Dave was a member of the Church of Saint Helena, Old Guard, Phi Delta Kappa, and a life member of numerous educational associations. He served on the Board of Directors of Youth United for Survival and Bon Vivants. In 2007 Dave and Jean moved to Brooksby Village in Peabody, MA where he volunteered at the Lahey Clinic and was an usher at the Brooksby chapel. In 2016 Dave moved to Putnam Farm, an assisted living facility. He leaves two daughters, Debby D. Smyth of Mulberry, AR; Nancy J. Rudder of Boxford, MA; a son Robert P. Duval of Rocky Hill, CT; 9 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. He will be remembered as a caring and patient father, husband, teacher, uncle, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, principal, travel agent and friend. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923, or online at www.CareDimensions.org. Dave has donated his body to the UMass. Anatomical Gift Program. A small private service will be held in Massachusetts.