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David Cartwright Obituary

CARTWRIGHT A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 for Mr. David W. L. Cartwright, 72, of Hattiesburg, MS (formerly of England and Australia). He was a resident of New Orleans from 1981-1990. He died on June 14, 2011 at Forrest General Hospital. Mr. Cartwright was a retired Hospice social worker, a Tennis Pro, and a high school Social Studies teacher. He was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Alexander Michael Cartwright; parents, Roland and Alexandra Cartwirght, and a sister, Sonya Cartwright. He is survived by his wife, Helen Devlin Cartwright of Hattiesburg and a daughter, Jane Elizabeth Cartwright of Santa Barbara, CA. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hattiesburg, MS. Hulett-Winstead Funeral Home in Hattiesburg was in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jun. 23, 2011.

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John Marcello

September 4, 2023

I miss David, he was a great coach and good friend. He is greatly missed.

John Marcello

July 11, 2023

I remember him being my high school tennis coach. He is sadly missed

donald frilot

June 23, 2011

I haven't seen David in a number of years, but played several tennis matches against him. He was always a fine player and a good gentleman. We shall all miss him

Sam Craft

June 23, 2011

So sorry for your loss, Ms. Helen and Jane. Yall are in our prayers.

Catherine Mann - Edwards

June 23, 2011

The Cartwright family was a huge part of my childhood memories, all of you. Mrs. Helen, you and Jane are in my thoughts and I deeply pray for peace and comfort in your hearts ~ knowing Jesus is his personal savior and he was greeted with open arms at the gates. Thinking of you.

June 22, 2011

Helen, I an sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Mirna

Stacy Dunevant

June 20, 2011

Helen I'm very sorry for your loss. I was on the coast visiting parents this past weekend when you had the funeral sorry I missed it. You and your family are in my prayers.

Angela Savage

June 18, 2011

Helen and Jane,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I pray that God give you strength in this time of sorrow. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless,
Angela Savage

James Mason

June 17, 2011

Mrs. Cartwright and jane

I met David at fitness one80.

We talked of our mutual knee replacements and enjoyed our conversations with each other.

It was with shock I read today of this tremendous loss in your lives.

He so looked forward to his retirement.

Please accept our sincere condolences.

God bless.


James and Emma mason

Gracie Beech

June 17, 2011

I am so very saddened by the passing of David. Helen, you and Jane are in my thoughts and prayers. I had the honor to work with David for a few years in home health and witnessed the true Christian man he was. God be with you!

Madra Hoard-Lyas

June 17, 2011

Helen I'm sorry for your lost you are in my prayers

Arthur Browning

June 17, 2011

Dear Helen and Jane,
What a great and caring man! His and your kindnesses meant so much to my mother Anna Hennington during her illness before her death! He and I had some wonderful conversations about our tennis as I still live here in Houston, finding that we knew many mutual friends. Donna and I send our deepest condolences to you, we shall miss him, but look forward to seeing him again in Christ's Glorious Presence! Arthur and Donna Browning

Becky Woodrick

June 17, 2011

Helen & Jane: David was a ball of energy with a heart as big as the outdoors he loved. I'll miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Frank Crothers

June 16, 2011

Dear Helen,
I have such fond memories of you and David and your years in New Orleans and of my many friendly matches with David. He was such an intelligent, good and caring soul. I am shocked and very saddened that he is no longer with us. I will miss David and will keep his memory in my heart. The best to you and Jane. Always a friend,
Frank Crothers

Rhonda Eick

June 16, 2011

May God Bless you Helen and Jane. Let peace be with you both in this time of grief. Remember that David is within the hands of God.

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