SPENCER; David L. Beford 72, of Ash St.,died Saturday, May 18 at Redstone Rehab & Nursing Center in E.Longmeadow after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Susanne E. ( Duquette) Beford who died in 2006. He leaves a sister Eveline McGettigan and her family of Columbia, Md., his mother in law Elsa “Oma” Duquette and her late husband George Duquette, Sr. of Spencer, brother in laws George Duquette Jr.and his wife Kimberly of NewBraintree and Timothy Duquette of Allenstown, Pa., his sister in law Laurie Kimball of E.Longmeadow, nieces Rhianna and Erica and nephews Dane and Jacob.
Dave worked many years at CRC Line, Inc. both in Spencer and Worcester before retiring.
Born in Athol, he was the son of Adolphus N. and Stephanie (Bennett) Beford. Dave was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and blueberry picking.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 23 at 5p.m. in the J.HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer. A calling hour will precede the service from 4 to 5p.m. Burial will be at a later date and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.