David William Cossette
David William Cossette
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Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late Roland Frederick and Natalie (Pozniak) Cossette. David graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1977.
David's family remembers him as a loving and sociable person who loved doing things for others. He got the nickname as "Mayor of North Chelmsford" through all the small businesses in Vinal Square that he helped out by running errands for them. David loved music, fishing, and all Boston sports.
He is survived by his four sisters; Carolyn Tellier of Dracut, MA, Judith Dirubbo of Lowell, MA, Patricia Merrill of N. Chelmsford, MA, and Bernadette Anderson of N. Chelmsford, MA, his five brothers; Roland and Patricia Cossette of N. Chelmsford, MA, James Cossette of Webster, NH, Thomas and Kathleen Cossette of Fryeburg, ME who acted as David's caregivers for over 25 years, Donald Cossette of Lowell, MA, and Michael Cossette of Florida, and many, many nieces and nephews. He was so proud to be a Great Uncle to Hudson Finn Holland. He also had a special caregiver for his final years of life, David W. Hadley of N. Chelmsford, MA.
FUNERAL NOTICE
David Cossette, N. Chelmsford, MA died August 20, 2023. Funeral Thursday, August 24, 2023 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, N. Chelmsford, MA. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com
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Dr. David Simkin
February 14, 2025
On this second anniversary of David´s death I shared my first year´s anniversary entry with my wife, Margo. I told the story of their mother whispering a special message into each child´s ear, "You are my favorite!" They were instructed never to share these words with their siblings. My wife said, "When was the last time you shared this story?" My reply, "Yesterday!"
David and his beautiful family remain very close to my heart.
Sincerely, Dr. David Simkin
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A. David Simkin MD
August 15, 2024
On this first anniversary of David´s death I would like to share a story told by one of his sisters: "Each Christmas Eve our mother would whisper something into each child´s ear, but first making us promise that it was `their secret,´ never to be shared.´ The words that followed were, `You are my favorite!´ It apparently took 40 years before this "secret" was shared. What a magnificent mother they had! I salute the Cosette family on this day - and every day thereafter. Sincerely, Dr. Simkin
Dr. David Simkin
August 22, 2023
I have been honored to serve as one of David´s physicians for the past 18 years. When I was a young boy, my father, a surgeon, told me that being a doctor affords one the opportunity to meet a stranger who, over time, may become one of your priceless friends. I must say that my time with the Cossettes has been so special. Feeling the love within this fine family, each and every visit, I feel so privileged to know them. This is the way life should be lived. I now grieve David´s loss as if he were a member of my own household. But I will also celebrate his spirit, his beautiful smile, and his wonderful brothers and sisters forever. Dr. David Simkin, Chelmsford
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