David A. Wells

1948 - 2022

Lisbon - It is with deep sadness we announce David A. Wells, 73, of Lisbon died at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Jan. 10, 2022. He was born Dec. 6, 1948, to and predeceased by William Lester Wells and Marion Bliven Wells.

He attended Robert E. Fitch High School and graduated in 1966. He then graduated in 1970 from Boston University with a degree in Journalism. He served in the Army National Guard.

On Nov. 8, 1980, he married the love of his life, K. Ann Wells at St. Joseph's Church in Meriden. They settled in Ledyard until moving to Gales Ferry where they lived for 30 years until moving to Lisbon in 2019. He worked at General Dynamics Electric Boat until he gave up his career due to poor health. He was an avid golfer, playing on his high school team and in golf league with friends and co-workers.

He is survived by his brother Dana Wells (Sandy) of Huntsville, Ala.; loving wife, K. Ann Wells; beloved daughter Caitlin Ryan; and the lights of his life, Keagan and Jackson, his grandsons of Lisbon.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New England Hemophilia Association.

David's family will greet relatives and friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, at the Dinoto Funeral Home, 17 Pearl Street, Mystic. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. To share a message of condolence or remembrance, please visit www.dinotofuneral.com.