David Leo Earley

David Leo Earley obituary

David Leo Earley

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David Earley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nichols Funeral Home, Inc. - Wilmington on Oct. 2, 2025.

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David Leo Earley of Swampscott, MA passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, held in love and surrounded by family. Born in Melrose, MA, David was the dear son of the late Leo and Anne Earley. He lived a life defined by generosity, creativity, and quiet strength.

A multitalented entrepreneur in the healthcare sector and a lifelong artist, David brought both vision and compassion to everything he touched. He shared nearly 30 years of partnership and joy with Mary Taddie, with whom he made a home in Swampscott.

David is lovingly remembered by his children, Christine Howard and her husband, Brian, of Chelmsford, MA and David Earley Jr., and his wife Alyssa Soumoff, of Bethesda, MD.

His legacy lives on in the laughter, kindness, and curiosity of his grandchildren, Katherine Cummings and her husband Tyler, Brian Howard Jr., and Sylvia Fielding-Earley.

David leaves his siblings Rev. Phillip Earley of Laconia, NH, Richard Earley and Susan Earley, both of Chelmsford, MA, as well as nieces, nephews and friends. David was predeceased by his siblings Joan Earley, and F.J. Earley, both of Chelmsford, MA.

Family and friends are welcome to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Mary's Church, 25 North Road, Chelmsford, MA, on Wednesday, October 8th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, 96 Riverneck Road, Chelmsford, MA.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in David's memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington, MA. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit our website at www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

8

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Church

25 North Road, MA 01824

Send Flowers

Oct

8

Interment

12:30 p.m.

St. Joseph's Cemetery

96 Riverneck Road, MA 01824

Send Flowers