David F. Fleming

David F. Fleming, age 90, a longtime resident of Stoneham, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14th.

Born in Wakefield on June 7, 1935, David was the beloved son of the late John W. and Grace A. (Young) Fleming. He was raised in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School with the Class of 1953. Soon after, he proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard, earning the National Defense Service Medal during his three years of service.

David built a long and respected career as a Civil Engineer with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts State Highway Department. In addition, he was the founder and owner of David Fleming & Associates Land Surveyors, based in Stoneham. His professional work was marked by precision, integrity, and a deep commitment to public service.

A devout Catholic, David was a dedicated parishioner of St. Patrick Parish in Stoneham.

He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. (DeAngelis) Fleming, who predeceased him in 2014. David was a devoted and loving father to Cynthia C. Ananian of Melrose, Daniel J. Fleming and his wife Jan of Stoneham, Nancy D. Faragi and her husband Mike of Derry, NH, Christine J. Fleming of Santa Monica, CA, and the late David F. Fleming, Jr. and Steven T. Fleming, and his wife Lee of Hingham.

David was the cherished brother of the late John “Jack” W. Fleming and Marilyn “Bud” R. Fedele. He was a proud grandfather to Dan, Tim, Brian, Jamie, Abby, Katy, Marisa, Sarah, Madelyn, Michael, Jillian, and Kasey, and a loving great-grandfather to nine great-grandchildren, all of whom brought him immense joy.

A Funeral Mass celebrating David’s life will be held on Friday, July 18 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Church, 71 Central Street, Stoneham. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Interment will follow at Lindenwood Cemetery, Stoneham. Per David’s wishes, there will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald-Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home, Stoneham.

David will be remembered as a hardworking man who poured himself into his work and his family. He found comfort in the smell of wood, the warmth of a fire, and the satisfaction of providing. He lived a life built on effort, routine, and the things that mattered most to him.