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David Wainwright Obituary

Wainwright, David E.
David E. Wainwright, 82, of Brookfield, beloved husband of Patricia (Rasmussen) Wainwright, died peacefully on Monday, December 22nd, at the Hearth in Southbury. He was born in Staten Island, NY on October 31, 1932, son of the late Stanley and Katherine (Berliner) Wainwright. He received a Masters Degree in business from Wagner College.
Mr. Wainwright retired as Director of Computing and Telecommunications from Union Carbide after 34 years of employment. He then went on to establish Wainwright Associates, working for the Town of Brookfield in computerizing their utility billing. He also owned and operated LearnTech providing management training and coaching to corporate executives.
Using his computer knowledge, he volunteered for BIPED, teaching computer skills to the physically handicapped. He also used his expertise to establish the Computer Learning Center at the Brookfield Senior Center where he also taught computer skills.
He enjoyed boating on Candlewood Lake and playing couples Bridge with his wife. A talented harmonica player he enjoyed performing with the Sharps and Flats choral group through the Brookfield Senior Center.
In addition to his cherished wife of 55 years, Pat, he will be sadly missed by his four children, Jeffrey Wainwright of Brookfield, Matthew Wainwright of South Kingstown, RI, Steven Wainwright and his wife, Carrie of Bordentown, NJ, and Christine Wainwright Snyder and her husband, Scott of Sarasota, FL; and his seven grandchildren, Joseph, Zachary, Lindsey, Nicholas, Ethan, Christopher and Julia.
The family will receive friends at the Brookfield Funeral Home, 786 Federal Road, Brookfield, on Sunday, December 28th between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00pm.
Funeral services will be held on Monday December 29th at 11:00am at the Brookfield Funeral Home. Burial in Central Cemetery, Brookfield will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or to the Alzheimer's Association.
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Published by Danbury News Times on Dec. 24, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries

Dan & Julie Grosner

December 29, 2014

Pat, we are very sorry to hear about Dave's passing. We remember the many times we played Bridge with you and Dave in years past.

Klaus Nielsen

December 29, 2014

Dear Pat
We were so sorry to hear of David passing.
Many fond memories of happy sing alongs at the Tuesday night dinners.
Cathy and Klaus Nielsen

December 26, 2014

Dear Pat an d Family,
The Sharps & Flats were so inspired by Dave with his harmonica. We had already missed him. May he rest in peace. May you and your family find comfort in all your good memnories of him.
Pat Walsh

Roberta Smith

December 24, 2014

Dear Pat and Family:
Please accept my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. I remember Dave with great fondness. May your memories of him give you comfort. Love to you all.

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