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David Fenner Obituary
He was born on Aug. 20, 1933, in Boston, the son of the late David T. Sr. and Catherine (Harvey) Fenner. He was raised in Manchester, N.H., attended OLPH Elementary School and graduated from St. Joseph High School for boys.
He attended St. Anselm College and was a graduate of Tufts University School of Dentistry in 1958, when he entered the U.S. Navy.
A resident of Venice, he was a member of Epiphany Cathedral Parish.
Capt. Fenner served on the USS Albany, USS Yosemite, USS Wasp, as well as various U.S. Navy and USMC installations. His final assignment in his Naval career was as the dental officer to the U.S. Marine Corp.
Following a 28-year military career, he returned to New Hampshire and opened a private practice in Newport.
Capt. Fenner was predeceased by his first wife, Kathleen Carty Fenner, in 2004; his brother, Frank Fenner, PhD., of Indiana in 1968; a grandson, Bailey Settle of Florida in 2005; and son-in-law Richard Medema of Maryland in 2011.
Survivors include his wife, Jane St. Jean-Fenner of Venice; two sons, David of Hiram, Ga., and Paul of Hendersonville, Tenn.; three daughters, Patricia J. Halpert of Taos, N.M., Mary Ann Medema, Esq., of Bowie, Md. and Kathleen Settle of Flagler Beach. There are 11 grandchildren as well as seven stepchildren, and their families.
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SERVICES: Calling hours are Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Durning, Bykowski & Young Funeral Home, 285 Manchester St., corner of Beech St., in Manchester, N.H.
The funeral liturgy of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 10:30 a.m. in St. Catherine of Sienna Church, corner of Webster and Hemlock streets, in Manchester, N.H. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Bedford, N.H.
Memorial contributions may be made in to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston 02215 or to Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia Drive, Tampa, FL 33612.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Fenner
Cathy Diciancia (St.Jean)
August 2, 2024
My best memory of David & auntie Jane was in Florida. My mom(auntie Pat) and my kids. Went to Sharks restaurant. We had so much fun!!! The kids were asking him about his timed he served in the service. The best part was walking out on the pair.
As we all have our losses I tell myself they will now and forever be in our hearts MISS THEM SO MUCH
August 22, 2011
Dear Jane, We offer our heartfelt sympathy. We remember Dave with pleasure and enjoyed having you both as neighbors in Hampton.
Sincerely, Richard & Janice Clermont
August 15, 2011
My prayers are with David's family. I was a close friend to David's brother, Frank. I have fond memories of the entire family, including Kathleen Carty Fenner, as well as Dave's Mom and Dad. May Dave rest in the peace of Christ and now reap the reward of his fine, dedicated life.
Sister Marilyn McGillan, Sister of the Precious Blood - Watertown, NY 13601
August 15, 2011
Jane
Thinking of you and both of your families at this difficult time. My deepest sympathies.
RIP, DAVE
Patti Welch
Mary Bradley
August 14, 2011
Dear Janie and family,
So sorry to read about Dave. I so enjoyed being in his company, for he was so much fun. I'm sorry I can't be with you, but I'm at the Cape with all the family. I will be thinking of you and you're always in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Mary
Bernard and Diane Soucy
August 13, 2011
Our sincere sympathies to his wife Jane, his two sons David and Paul, His three daughters Patricia, Mary Ann and Kathleen. To his 11 grandchildren as well as to his 7 step-children and their families. Words cannot take away the sadness that you are all feeling but our thoughts and prayers have been with all of you.
Kathy & Bill St. Jean
August 12, 2011
Dear Auntie Janie and family,
We are all so sorry to hear about Dave. We have so many fond memories of our visits with both of you in Florida. The many dinners we had and the great conversations. We could listen to Dave's stories forever. Kimberly and I had a wonderful time with him this past winter in going to the jazz performance at the country club. We'll never forget the times we met in Marco Island and attended the opera performance at the Italian restaurant. We are sorry we will not be able to be with you this weekend to extend our condolences in person but as you know, we are now living in Kuala Lumpur. Our deepest condolences and our prayers are with you. Dave was such a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
Love,
Kathy, Bill, Kimberly and Kristina
August 12, 2011
Auntie Janie,
We are so sorry about the loss of David he was a great person. We will never forget going to Sharkie's with you, David, Auntie Pat, Aly and myself. We had a great time. Aly was so excited when she got to order dessert. We just want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, as is the whole family.
Mark,Cathy,Greg & Aly
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