WEBSTER - David W. Burgess, 62, of Webster, died Saturday, November 3, 2012 in UMass/Memorial Hospital, Worcester with his loving wife at his side, following his long and courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Denise A. (Para) Burgess; and by two daughters, Michelle E. Jodrey and her husband Christopher of Dayville, CT and Kim M. Wigglesworth and her husband Scott of North Grosvenordale, CT. He was predeceased by one-day old twin brothers.
Born in Worcester, he was the son of Norman and Edna (Wall) Burgess and was a lifelong resident of Webster. He graduated from Woodstock Academy in 1968, attended Worcester State College and completed the course of study at the New England Fuel Institute, obtaining licenses as a gas fitter, oil burner technician, master pipe fitter, and air conditioning and refrigeration technician. He retired as a gas fitter from Arrow Gas in Rochdale in 2009.
He was a member of the Teamsters Local 170 for over 30 years. He was a lifelong member of the Webster Lodge of Masons A. F. & A. M.
David loved camping in his motor home with his family and friends. He liked vacationing at Myrtle Beach and the Florida seacoast. He enjoyed music, carpentry and Ford Mustangs. He had a fondness for animals, especially those in need: he adopted four animals in his lifetime. He loved his family and friends and had a smiling personality which drew many people to him during his life.
There will be a memorial Eucharist on Tuesday, November 13 at 11:00 AM in the Church of the Reconciliation, 5 North Main Street, Webster. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Humane Society of the United States, 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 (humanesociety.org). Arrangements are under the direction of Scanlon Funeral Service, 38 East Main St., Webster.