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DAVID LAWLESS Obituary

LAWLESS, David R. Born October 9, 1935, passed away on December 8, 2025. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 65 years, Dorothy; his three children, David R. Lawless, Jr., of Cranston, RI, Michael T. Lawless of Boulder, CO and Julie A. Lawless of Frisco, CO; three grandchildren, Foster Lawless of Salt Lake City, UT, Whitney Lawless of Denver, CO and Owen Huyler, of Frisco, CO. David grew up in Milton, graduating from Milton High School and then serving honorably in the United States Army. Following his service, he studied business at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, after which he began a long and successful career in data management and administration at the Gillette Company. His role at Gillette provided him with the opportunity to travel and meet people all over the world - Europe, South America, South Africa, and Asia - something that he greatly enjoyed and appreciated. After retiring from Gillette, David volunteered his time consulting with small businesses and delivering meals for the elderly. David's friends and family will miss his dry sense of humor, his generosity, his wise counsel, his tireless energy, and dedication to the interests of others. Private funeral services will be held. To send the Lawless family a condolence message, please visit www.dolanfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 23 to Dec. 28, 2025.

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Richard & Carol Crane

January 17, 2026

My condolences extend out to Dave's family. He was a great person to have known as a friend and co-worker.

I knew Dave from my days of working at The Gillette Company in the Prudential Building and South Boston. Dave and I did many I/T audits together throughout Western Europe. He was a man of strong principles, high business ethics, and always met deadlines. He was also a good friend. It is unbelievable that I had just sent him an email on January 16th bringing him up to date on my current activities with intentions of meeting up again in Colorado. It had been 25 years since we last met but my memories of Dave are as clear as a bright New England autumn day. Arizona may be a nice place to retire but the desert cannot compete with New England autumns.

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

December 24, 2025

Sincere thanks for the devoted military service you gave to the people of this nation. May you rest in peace.

Mike Sullivan

December 23, 2025

Thank you for your service to our country Mr Lawless. May you rest in peace.

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