David Lloyd Emery

1953 - 2021

David L. Emery, 68, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. Dave, son of the late Lloyd and Yvette Emery (Parlin) was born May 27, 1953 in Waterville, Maine. The family moved to and resided in Windsor Locks through Dave's high school years where he met and made several lifelong friends. Once through college at Eastern Connecticut State University, Dave entered the field of education with Enfield Public Schools where he was a dedicated special education teacher and administrator for 37 years. Dave's role as an educator was felt both in and out of the classroom as he enjoyed teaching all he encountered. He brought learning to sports as well, coaching field hockey, softball, and baseball. In his spare time, he loved to golf, was an avid bowler, a clutch softball player, a bullseye dart thrower, and expert cannonball splasher for his granddaughters. As much as he loved being in the game, he was also a proud fan of the Red Sox and Patriots, and loved tailgating and watching UCONN football with the best of friends, who affectionately called him Bo. But his most cherished role was his role as father to daughter, Carly and son, Eric. David is survived by his beautiful wife, Maureen Emery (McGreevy); sister, Diana Bowden (Emery) and her husband John F. Bowden and their son John F. Bowden II; two loving children, Carly McKenney (Emery) and her husband Patrick McKenney, and Eric Emery and his partner Kai Marshall-Otto; and two granddaughters, Morgan and Emmalyn McKenney. Dave's family will receive friends and relatives between 1:00 and 4:00pm on October 3, 2021 at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT. A private burial will be arranged at the family's discretion. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Connecticut Special Olympics, Attn: Kristen Mengold, Special Olympics Connecticut, 2666 State Street, Suite #1 Hamden, CT 06517-2232 or at https://www.soct.org. For online condolences, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com.