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David Copeland Obituary
August 19, 1939 - July 29, 2023
David Read Copeland, 83, of Peterborough, NH, passed away peacefully, and in the loving presence of his wife, on July 29, 2023 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. He was born in New Haven, CT on August 19, 1939, the son of John A. Sr. and Marion (Read) Copeland.
Raised in Hamden, Connecticut, graduated from Hamden High School, he attended Penn State to study forestry. He moved his family to Hampstead, NH, where he was very involved in the community and resided for 52 years.
David's lifelong career was in Transportation. He worked on the railroad, operated trucking terminals, drove both tractor trailers and motorcoaches.
David, a kind, gentle, quiet man loved his family, the outdoors; hiking, camping, nature, working in the yard, and all things railroad. He was creative and appreciated the arts both music and theater. He enjoyed traveling; adventuring by car and train both domestic and abroad. He was especially fond of the Waffle House, Dairy Queen and his Red truck.
In addition to his wife, Diane (Plasse) Copeland, he was preceded in death by his first wife Karen J. Copeland and youngest daughter Shelby Evans. David is survived by two daughters Kelly (Scott) Renaud; Tracy Copeland, brother John A. Jr. (Jane) Copeland; and five grandchildren: Taylor and Jacob Renaud, Mackenzie, Chandler, Sam Evans.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 26th at 11 a.m., luncheon to follow at the Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main Street, Hampstead, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in David's name to the Alzheimer's Association or the American Heart Association.
To share a memory, or to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit David's tribute page at www.jellisonfuneralhome.com
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Inge Seaboyer
August 19, 2023
Tracy, Kelly, Diane and all the family know you have my heartfelt sympathy on Mr. C's passing. Trace - what can I say - I think you know how much I adored your Dad - and know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Inge
John Puorto
August 14, 2023
Dave, it is so difficult for me to say goodbye. We have been good friends since the 5th grade. Even though I have moved around the world, every time we got together or talked on the phone it seemed like we were always close by. I will attach a photo that has meant so much to me depicting our friendship.Thanks for being my friend.
Joan and Don Johnson
August 5, 2023
We will so miss this "handsome lad"! Fortunately we have a lot of wonderful memories of time spent with David and Diane...thank heavens for those Class of 57 Hamden High reunions! Know, Diane, that we will always cherish our time together. We pray for your comfort. See you soon. Love and big hugs! Joan and Don Johnson
Jellison Funeral Home and Cremation Services The staff at Jellison Funeral Home
August 3, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
Susan Trudeau
August 2, 2023
Thinking of you during this time of heartbreaking loss. May the memories give you strength and comfort. Love, Susan and Larry Trudeau
Kathy Belanger
August 2, 2023
Our deepest condolences to Diane, Kelly, Tracy and the rest of the family. He was such a sweet and loving man and will be missed by all who knew him.
Kathy and David
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