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DAVID M. TOWLE

DAVID M. TOWLE obituary, Roslindale, MA

FUNERAL HOME

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street

West Roxbury, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Mar. 3, 2026

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

DAVID TOWLE Obituary

TOWLE, David M. Age 86, of Roslindale, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Boston, after a period of decline due to Alzheimer's disease. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Louise (Campbell) Towle; children, Mareen, David and Catherine of Roslindale, John and Steven of Hyde Park, Robert of Dorchester and Lauren (Towle) Manning of West Roxbury; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Holy Name Church, West Roxbury, on Wednesday, March 4, at 11 a.m. Visiting Hours in the P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 2000 Centre Street, WEST ROXBURY, on Tuesday, March 3, 4-7 p.m. Interment private. Donations in David's memory may be made to the Zachary Anzalone Foundation, zacharyanzalonefoundation.org. For complete obituary, live-stream link and online guestbook, pemurrayfuneral.com P.E. Murray-F.J. Higgins George F. Doherty & Sons West Roxbury 617 325 2000

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 26 to Feb. 28, 2026.

Memorial Events
for DAVID TOWLE

Mar

3

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA

Mar

4

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Holy Name Church

West Roxbury, MA

Funeral services provided by:

George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home - West Roxbury

2000 Centre Street, West Roxbury, MA 02132

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Ron Carlisle

Yesterday

I will always cherish the great memories spending time with a quick witted smart man with such a zest for life, family and friends!
Rest in Peace Uncle Dave

Donald MacKinnon

Yesterday

To Mo and family, I'm so sorry for your loss.

Jimmy Considine, Charlestown

Yesterday

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

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