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David Roper Obituary

David "Dave" Wilbur Roper, lifelong Braintree resident, passed away on March 31, 2021, after a short battle with cancer, at the age of 71. Dave was predeceased by his parents, Wilbur and Cecil, and brother, Robert "Bob". Dave is survived by his siblings, Barbara Souza, Paul and his wife Marie, Pauline Roper, sister-in-law, Diane Roper, and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Dave was born in Weymouth, on December 10, 1949, and raised in Braintree. He graduated from Braintree High School, Class of 1967. Dave retired after many years of working as a member of the Teamsters Local 25 at Jordan Marsh Warehouse in Quincy. Visitation in the Peck Funeral Home Thursday morning from 9 to 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life service at the funeral home at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Due to the ongoing health crisis, facemasks and proper social distancing will be required. Interment in Knollwood Memorial Park in Canton. See www.peckservices.com for more information.

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Published by Braintree Forum from Apr. 6 to Apr. 14, 2021.

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Memorial Events
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Apr

8

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Peck Funeral Home - Braintree

516 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184

Apr

8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mortimer N Peck Funeral Chapels (Washington St. A)

Apr

8

Graveside service

12:15 p.m.

Knollwood Cemetery, Canton

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Peck Funeral Homes - Braintree Chapel

516 Washington Street, Braintree, MA 02184-4609

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