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David O. West, 66, of 425 Cross St., died Monday, Oct. 2, in the Hospice Residence at 10 Judith Rd., Worcester. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Judith A. (Daly) West; eight children: David O. West, Jr. of Sterling, Christopher J. West of Worcester, Stephen P. West of Edgewater, FL, Mary J. Pierce of Clinton, Kevin M. West of Worcester, Timothy G. West of Worcester, Paul A. West of Worcester and Matthew P. West of Millbury; a brother, Bruce A. West of Worcester; two sisters: Nancy A. Boulay of Cherry Valley and Jane E. LaCroix of Holden; eighteen grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester, son of Eugene and Ethel (Mason) West and graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School and attended Worcester Junior College and Harvard Law School. He was an Air Force Veteran during the Berlin Crisis.

David was a master electrician and was a project manager for various electrical contractors, before retiring. He was a member of the IBEW, Local 96, a member, lector and served on the parish council at St. Mary of the Hill Church, a member of the Corsillo movement of the diocese of Worcester, served on the Boylston volunteer Fire Department and EMTs, he was a charter member and past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus #12701 and former district deputy and a member of the 4th Degree Bishop O'Reilly Assembly. Dave was a former CCD teacher and scout master at Our Lady of the Angels Church and following Vatican II, he was the first lector to read at Mass in the Worcester diocese. He was also a former little league baseball coach.

The funeral will be held Friday, Oct. 6 from FAY BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 1 W. Boylston St., W. Boylston with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Mary of the Hills Church, 620 Cross St. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. The visiting hours are Thursday, Oct 5, from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Mary of the Hills, 630 Cross St., Boylston, 01505 or to the VNA Care Network, Hospice Residence, 120 Thomas St., Worcester, 01608. For online guest book, please vist our website.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2006.

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Dave and Reggie Stevens

October 29, 2006

Dave.......it's been almost a month since you've left us, but, you are still on our minds and hearts. We are praying foryour Spirit.

Judy....you are also in our daily prayers and we hope you are able to cope with the loss of your husband. God bless you both and keep you safe in His arms. Dave and Reggie Stevens

JOHN SWINERON

October 12, 2006

It was with great sadness that I learned of David's passing. My sympathy to you and family. He will be greatly missed.

Donna Smith

October 10, 2006

Dear West Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Steve especially to you and the kids. The loss of someone so close is always difficult. Our love Donna Steve, Tim, Amie and Ken Smith Ormond Beach, Fl

Dolly and Curt Miller

October 7, 2006

Dear West Family, The love that poured out during the viewing and funeral was unbelievable to witness. Knowing Dave Jr. and only meeting Mr. West a couple times, I did not get to know him very well, but I came to know him yesterday and the night before. He is a blessed man. I am sorry for your loss, but he touched so many lives, he will continue to live on for many more years through all he has touched. I truely wish I could have known hime better.

JoAnne and Aly Forson

October 6, 2006

Tim and Lynn,

Your family is in my prayers during this very difficult time. Tim you were there for so many of us when we lost someone we loved and we are here for you as you grieve for your Dad.

Angela West

October 6, 2006

To the whole family and the many friends,
I am sorry that I couldn't have been there. I love and miss you all. Grampa will be with us in everything we do. He was an amazing man and will be missed by all.

Love you all

Betsy and Ken Engvall

October 6, 2006

Judy,
Please accept our sympathy to you and your family. We can remember all the time you both spent with Little League - those are happy memories. May you and your family find peace in the months to come.

Celeste Gagne

October 5, 2006

Dave is one of the finest men to walk the earth. I am blessed to have such a wonderful brother in law and sister in law in Dave and Judy. May God continue to bless and help all the West family through this sad time. Remembering all the great times reminds us all of how precious our times together are.

Dianne DesRosiers

October 5, 2006

Dear Judy, Kevin and all family members and friends:
I am so sorry for your loss. What a difficult and sad time for all of you. I pray that God will give you strength to move forward and comfort to heal your hearts. With love and sympathy -

Lisa Caforio

October 5, 2006

Paul,Diana & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gianna wanted me to tell you that "it's OK because now Little Paul and Baby Ryan have their own angel to watch them all the time."

Lisa, Joe, Gianna & Isabella

Mary-Theresa D

October 5, 2006

Dear Mary, Stephen and Family
I would like to send my condolences to you and your family. You are all in my prayers.God Bless You

Nancy (St. Marie) Rafferty

October 5, 2006

Dear Judy and Family,

My sincere sympathy to all of you on the passing of your Dearest Husband and Father. Ease your grief, he is not gone. For in your heart he lingers on. His smile, his laugh, his special way, Will comfort you from day to day.
God Bless You All.

Karlyn Derose

October 4, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord give your family strength.

Frances,Jason & Steven Denton

October 4, 2006

Stephen and Family
I would like to send my condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers.God Bless You

Debbi Keyser

October 4, 2006

Dear Judy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I wish I could have been there during your time of sorrow, especially for support of Stephen and his children. God bless you all. Dave rest in peace.
Love to everyone, Debbi

Marc Epstein

October 4, 2006

Judy and Family,
You have my deepest sympathy in the passing of David. I worked with him a number of years, and learned quite a lot from him. He will be missed by all of us whom had the pleasure of knowing and worked with him.

Helen and Don Bowman

October 4, 2006

Judy and family,
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and all of your family. We are happy that our last memories of Dave are the wonderful day we spent with you in
July, it was such a pleasure to sit at the same table with you and remember all the good times we had had together.

Pamela Katinas

October 4, 2006

Judy and family

I want to express my deepest sympathy and condolences to the family. Dave was the epitome of grace and humility. In the years I have known both you and Dave, I was amazed at his ability to never get flustered when everything seemed to go wrong. He was the calm in the storm. I only hope I can follow in his footsteps and emulate the good person he was. The world is a better place having known him.
God Bless.

Dave and Reggie Stevens

October 4, 2006

Judy and Dave........our prayers and Masses have been and will continually be offered for comfort and courage with this sad event in your life. We pray for courage on your part Judy and also for Dave's soul. May he be with you in Spirit and bring you strength. God bless both of you. Dave and Reggie Stevens

kevin west

October 4, 2006

thank you for being my dad! i love you.

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