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David Woo Obituary
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David Dah Bang Woo, M.D., 89, of Lowell, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Shanghai, China, April 14, 1930, the youngest of 16 children, he was a graduate of University of Hong Kong Faculty of Medicine. He served medical residencies at Boston City Hospital and at New York University before establishing his private practice as a general surgeon. He was on the medical staff at Lowell General Hospital, the former St. Joseph Hospital, and the former St. John's Hospital.
A proud veteran of the Gulf War, Dr. Woo retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army Medical Corps having actively served in Desert Storm and Desert Shield. In his retirement, he attended daily Mass, solved crossword puzzles, played tennis and ping pong, and watched all sports. Most of all, he loved being with his family.
Dr. Woo is survived by a son, Benedict Woo of Bethlehem, NH; seven daughters: Amy Woo of Lowell, Rebecca Woo of Chelmsford, Rachel Woo of Newton, Sharon Woo of Phoenix, AZ, Sarah Neary and her husband Thomas of Merrimack, NH, Suzanne Dolan and her husband Bud of Nashua, NH, and Elizabeth Woo of Manchester, NH; three granddaughters: Katrina Woo, Emma Woo, and Julia Woo; seven grandsons: Thomas Skinner, Ralph Skinner, Liam Skinner, Ryan Neary, Owen Neary, Declan Neary and Aidan Neary; and a brother D.J. Wu of San Francisco, CA. He is also survived by his former wife, Patricia Shaw of Newton.
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Friends may call at the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell from 3 to 7 P.M., Wednesday February 12, 2020. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday morning at the ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH in Lowell at 12 o'clock noon. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Margaret of Scotland Parish Renewal and Renovation Fund, 374 Stevens St., Lowell, MA 01851. Arrangements by Funeral Directors James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978 or 866) 458-8768.
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Vince Russo, MD, FACS
July 26, 2021
David was my friend during our residency at Boston City Hospital. He was a kind leader with a unique aggressive speech pattern accompanied by a kind smile and sparkle in his eyes. I followed him into the practice of general surgery in the Merrimack Valley in Newburyport and Lawrence. David was my role model.
Karen Bostwick
February 18, 2020
Amy, Rachel and the entire Woo family. My deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. My the loving memories you have of him ease your sorrow.
From myself and on behalf of Lowell Youth Soccer - Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheila McEnany Markowitz
February 15, 2020
To Ben and the Woo family,
My condolences on the loss of your father.
Kathleen Moriarty
February 14, 2020
Dear Amy and family, Please accept our sincere condolences at this time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, The Robert and Kathy Moriarty family
Edward Daly
February 13, 2020
Dr Woo has been a long time friend. Carole worked with him for many years at the former St Johns and I became a friend by our community involvement. Little did we know we would become closer once we shared our retirement years together.We will miss him but will be happy that he is at rest with his brothers and sisters.
Our condolences to his beautiful family.
Ed & Caole Daly
Naples Fl
Bill Harrington
February 12, 2020
To the Entire Woo Clan,
I have very happy memories of playing tennis with each of you at Shedd Park. I remember very well how much your father liked tennis and can still see his running after the ball in early evenings when his schedule allowed.
Your father was also very thoughtful and courteous in coming to my mother's wake several years ago.
Finally, your father played a formative part in my knowing that, although Tikki Tikki Tembo-no Sa Rembo-chari Bari Ruchi-pip Peri Pembo fell down the well, he was saved by the quick actions of his little bother Chang.
Linda Odlum
February 12, 2020
My condolences to the entire family.
Dr Woo was always a wonderful doctor and as a nurse, it was a pleasure seeing him each day at the former St. John's Hospital. Always so well respected and revered.
Rest In Peace Dr Woo. You were one of the best.
Sincerely,
L. Odlum
Norma & Andres Diaz
February 12, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family, he was a great man.
February 12, 2020
I worked with Dr. Woo when I was a nurse at St. Joseph's. He was such a gentleman and a great doctor, always happy and smiling.My condolences to his family.
Betty McDonald Devens
Doris McNamara
February 11, 2020
Dr. Woo, I will miss seeing your smiling face around our little community here at the Marlborough Arms. I never called you anything but Dr. and I loved that you always called me Doris. You are a true gentleman and American hero. God Bless and keep you R. I. P.
Doris (Dolly) McNamara
February 11, 2020
I knew Dr. Woo from my days as a nurse working at St. Johns, but also as a patient. A remarkable surgeon, a true gentleman and professional. The smile in his picture says it all. Ann Gorski
Sharon Keefe
February 11, 2020
I worked with Dr. Woo at St. John's Hospital and remember a man who was a true professional, funny and always a gentleman. Thank you for serving our country RIP
William Faulkner
February 11, 2020
So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Andrea Reilly
February 11, 2020
So very sorry for your loss. He was such a nice person . Always chatted with us when he came to St Patrick church. Thoughts and prayers with all of you. God bless.
Jim Keefe
February 11, 2020
Dr. Woo was always a bright spot I never saw him without a smile on his face and he was a true gentleman.
Reginald Walker
February 11, 2020
What a wonderful gentleman. He and his daughter came to the 7:30 mass every Sunday. My wife, Ruby , is a greeter and always enjoyed seeing him. God bless him and May his soul Rest In Peace.
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