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David Kender Obituary
David B. Kender, 67, of Worcester, formerly of Westborough, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025, at home. He was the husband of the late Eileen (Donnellan) Kender.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of the late Robert and Myrtle (Wilcox) Kender. He was raised and educated in Westborough and was a 1976 graduate of Westborough High School.
David was a self-employed carpenter, was a member of The First United Methodist Church and WASA.
He is survived by two brothers, Robert J. Kender, Jr., of Westborough and Russ Maus of Leicester, three sisters, Rebecca J. Kender of Worcester, Linda J. Leary of Millbury and Susan L. Sciarro of Worcester. He is also survived by the Donnellan family and many nieces and nephews.
David was predeceased by his daughter, Michelle Kender and his brother, Kenneth Kender.
A Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 A.M. at The First United Methodist Church, 120 West Main St., Westborough.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 120 West Main St., Westborough, MA 01581
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