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David Cushing Obituary
He was born in Boston on July 10, 1938, a son of the late James and Alice E. (Kavanaugh) Cushing. He had lived in Chelmsford for 31 years and was a former resident of Quincy.
Mr. Cushing was a Navy veteran. Prior to his retirement, he was a computer engineer for Honeywell-Bull in Billerica.
He was a communicant of St. Mary Church in Chelmsford.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Gulosh and her husband Jason of Williamsburg, Va., and Cathleen Cushing of Boston; and two brothers, Richard Cushing and his wife Joanne of Daytona Beach, Fla., and Robert Cushing and his wife Ann of Wilmington, Del.
He also leaves wife's parents, Thomas and Eleanor Callan of Chelmsford; three brothers-in-law, Thomas Callan and his wife Dorothy, residing in North Carolina, Daniel Callan and his wife Carol, and Kevin Callan, all of Tewksbury; a sister-in-law, Patricia Kivijarv and her husband Hans, residing in Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews.
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for David Cushing
Kathy Duffer
February 15, 2005
Mrs.Cushing,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Kathy and Rob Duffer and family
Kimberly Gorski
February 14, 2005
Dear Mrs. Cushing,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David, Kimberly, Kailey & Kristina Gorski
Melissa Carco
February 13, 2005
Cathy,
We are so unbelievably sorry to hear about your father. We're thinking about you during this tough time and we're praying for you and your family.
With Condolences,
Melissa and Guy
Maria Karafelis
February 13, 2005
Mrs. Cushing:
I was saddened to hear from Anthony of the loss of your husband. We wish you comfort and peace. Know that you and your family our in our prayers.
May god bless you all in your time of sorrow.
The Karafelis Family
Pete and Mary Margaret Sexauer
February 12, 2005
Dear Sue, Elizabeth and Cathy,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincerely, Pete and Mary Margaret Sexauer
Sandy Fee
February 12, 2005
Dear Sue and Family,
Words can not express the deep sympathy I am feeling for you. Please know you're in my thoughts and prayers.
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