David Wright

David Wright obituary

David Wright

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David Wright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ready Funeral Service, Inc. - South Chapel on Sep. 4, 2025.

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David Patrick Wright, 74 of Washington, DC, died on September 4, 2025 following complications from Leukemia.

He was born in Burlington, August 3, 1951. The son of Thomas B and Patricia (Christy) Wright Jr. He was a graduate of Rice Memorial High School 1969 and he graduated from UVM in 1975.

David was a Reiki Master and worked as an energy healer using Reiki and Chakra balancing and other eastern healing methods for over 35 years.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Leiphart of Washington, DC, his sister, Patricia Wright of South Burlington Vermont, his sister-in-law, Linda Wright, his nephew Patrick Wright (Jenn Hall), and Grandniece Auden Wright of Burlington Vermont, in addition to many close relatives and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Thomas B and Patricia (Christy) Wright Jr, his sisters, Christine and Gale and brother Thomas (Tibby) Wright and niece Denise Wright.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 30, at 10:00am at St. John Vianney Church, 160 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington. Interment will immediately follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery. A reception will be held at the St. John Vianney Church Hall at the conclusion of the burial.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services. To view a complete obituary or share online condolences with the family please visit www.readyfuneral.com.

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St John Vianney

160 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, VT 05403

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Sep

30

Service

11:30 a.m.

St John Vianney

160 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, VT 05403

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11:00 a.m.

Resurrection Park Cemetery

200 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington, VT 05403

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