David Michael Braga

David Michael Braga, 43 and longtime Groton resident passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019. He was the beloved son of Edward and Margaret (Camelio) Braga of Arlington. David was born on October 5, 1975 in Boston, MA. He will be forever remembered by his parents Ed and Margaret, his five siblings Edward Braga and his wife Sandi Braga, Anthony Braga and his wife Jacki Braga, Linda Cramer and her husband Adam Cramer, Karen Belanger and her husband James Belanger and Deborah Braga as well as his niece and nephews Beth, Henry and Stanley Belanger and Sammy Cramer, among many other family members and friends. David lived with his family in Arlington for 11½ years. He moved to what is now Seven Hills Pediatric Center Groton, MA. He lived 32 happy years there, thriving with the excellent care he received. He enjoyed swimming pool time, family picnics, watching movies, game shows, art workshops and week day trips to Devens Day Hab program where he enjoyed participating in many sensory and horticultural activities, field trips and was on the editing committee for the Devens newspaper. He looked forward to annual trips to his family's cottage in Westford, MA and was also a proud usher in his siblings' weddings. David is mostly known for his contagious smile, his hearty laugh and his natural ability to make people happy. Family and friends can gather to honor and remember David for a period of visitation on Tuesday evening, January 22, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School Street, Groton, MA. His funeral service will be held on Wednesday morning, January 23, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in David's name to: Seven Hills Pediatric Center 22 Hillside Ave. Groton, MA 01450 For David Challenges in life his fate to endure, A mind connected to all that is pure. Speaking with smiles and so expressive eyes, Vital lessons he taught between his soft sighs. Confined to a world that would leave others in fear, He faced every day with abundance of cheer. Love he took and Love bravely gave, Ocean of Affection rides heavenly wave. His mission achieved, his Love touched those dear, Angels came calling, new course now to steer. Destination Heaven—final port of call, David at peace, his smiles fall on all. -Frank Camelio