PAXTON - Paul A. David, 75, of 780 Pleasant Street died Friday August 16 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus after an illness.
He leaves his wife of 50 years Esther (Barrus) David of Paxton; two sons Alexis P. David of Athol and Leo P. David of CT.; three daughters Paulette L. Wood of Leicester, Susan A. Miller of Charlton and Laura E. David of Belchertown; a sister Elna Faucher of Paxton; 9 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was born in Worcester son of Alexis and Laura (Carle) David.
Mr. David owned and operated A. David and Son Transportation Co. Inc. for 60 years retiring in 1987.
He was a member of St. Columba Church, the Harmony Club of Worcester, Knights of Columbus Leicester Council 4528, where he was 3rd degree knight and Knights of Columbus John Cardinal Wright Leicester Council 4528, where he was a 4th degree knight.
The funeral will be held Tuesday August 20 from the Alfred Roy & Sons Funeral Home (www.ROYFUNERAL.com) 12 Hammond St. with a mass at 10 AM in St. Columba Church 18 Richards Street. Burial will be in Mooreland Cemetery. Calling hours are on Monday August 19 from 5 to 8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Animal Rescue League 139 Holden St. Worcester, MA 01606 or Bosler Humane Society P.O. Box 12 Baldwinville, MA 01436.