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David Pickett Obituary
He was born in Worcester, son of George R. and Ruth I. (Germain) Pickett. David graduated from Millbury Memorial High School and The Central New England College. David was a US Marine, serving during the Vietnam War. He was very active with the Marine Corp. League and the Military Order of the Devil Dog in Worcester. He was also a retired Optician.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m at the Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. The family has selected Nordgren Memorial Chapel, 300 Lincoln St. Worcester to direct arrangements. For on-line guestbook, please visit
NordgrenMemorialChapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Sandra Collins
December 8, 2008
Dear Sandra,
My condolenses. I always enjoyed talking with Mr Picket when he would visit. I will certainly miss his visits with the dog, he always made sure when he visited that we went to the car to see her. It was a pleasure knowing him.
Leonard Lawson
November 16, 2008
Sorry to hear about Dave's death. My wife and I enjoyed talking to him at our 50th class reunion. He was an amazing man with a great attiitude toward life and death. Our condolences to the family.
Christene Pozzi
November 11, 2008
Sandra,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I love you
Margaret Boldrighini
November 10, 2008
Dear Sandra:
I would like to express my condolences on behalf of the Millbury High Class of 1958. He was a valuable member of our class. We are all sorry for your loss, and so grateful to have seen him recently at the 50th reunion.
Margaret (Faron) Boldrighini,
Class President
Dog Robber, Pound 64, DD Paul J. Noel II
November 10, 2008
Semper Fi, Brother Devil Dog
We will sadly miss you at the growls.
Bill & Sandra Hayes
November 10, 2008
Dear Sandra
It was so nice to spend time with Dave at our 50th Class Reunion, My wife Sandra and I spent precious time talking to Dave and all he and you have gone through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Madeline (Germain) Evarts
November 9, 2008
So sorry we didn't get to see each other more over the years. Time goes so fast and we lose contact. Our deepest sympathy to your family. Bob & Madeline (Germain) Evarts, Holden, MA
Ken and Linda Brick
November 9, 2008
Dear Sandra
Sorry to hear about David, know that
our hearts and prayers are with you
Cheryl Raczynski
November 9, 2008
Dear Sandra,
My deepest regrets to you and your family. I saw David about 2 weeks ago with Holly . I can not begin to express my heart felt loss for you. You are in my prayers.
Love,
Cheryl
Lee, Marc and Jenny Menkes
November 9, 2008
Dear Sandra,
We will truly miss our beloved neighbor he was a very kind man who was never to busy for his neighbors. We will truly miss his friendship but we shall be right next door if you need us.
Joan Dahlstrom
November 9, 2008
Dear Sandy, Roy and I would like to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of David. It has been many years since we last saw you, but we have thought of you many times.
Our prayers are with you.
Joan Dahlstrom
Janet Nedzweckas
November 9, 2008
David you were one of my favorite cousins. So sorry we didn't get to see one another as much as I would have liked. Love, Janet Nedzweckas
Paul Gauthier
November 9, 2008
Rest in peace "Devil Dog".
Thank you for your devoted service.
OORAH!
Will see you at our next reunion.
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