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David Canterbury Obituary
BECKET -- David C. Canterbury, 58, of 44 Gould Road died Friday at Berkshire Medical Center. He was a former director of the Lee Youth Association for 20 years and a former co-chairman for the Berkshire United Way.
Born in Westfield on March 24, 1948, son of Chester E. and Gladys Cherbonneau Canterbury, he was a 1966 graduate of Westfield High School and a 1967 graduate of Cheshire Academy, where he was awarded the Sheridan Plaque as an outstanding scholar and athlete. He was also a 1971 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a member of the Amherst chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He lived in Chester for 12 years and moved to Becket seven years ago.
Mr. Canterbury was a self-employed fundraising and developing consultant. He also was a former coach and teacher at Westfield and Gateway Regional high schools and at Cheshire Academy.
He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Westfield, past president of the Kiwanis Club in Lee. At the time of his death, he was a member of the board of the Lee Library Association.
He leaves two sons, Michael D. Canterbury of Chester and Jamie P. Canterbury of Agawam; a brother, Philip J. Canterbury of Columbus, Md.; two sisters, Susan M. Mellen of Tyngsboro and Carol J. Brannan of Eureka, Calif.; two granddaughters; and his companion, Georgia Massucco, with whom he resided.
FUNERAL NOTICE -- The funeral for David C. Canterbury, who died Friday, Feb. 9, 2007, will be Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. from ROBERT E. CUSAK FUNERAL HOME, 94 Main St.-Route 20, Westfield, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at the Blessed Sacrament Parish Center on Holyoke Road. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, all in Westfield. Visiting hours will be tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Berkshire United Way, 200 South St., P.O. Box 3808, Pittsfield, MA 01202-3808. He also leaves two granddaughters, Abigail and Chelsea of Chester; three nephews; and a niece. He will be sadly missed.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Eileen (Hoar) Jensen
March 4, 2007
CAROL,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your brother, David . My thoughts are with you and your family.
Bette Flood
February 19, 2007
Our dearest Georgia,
We were shocked and saddened at the untimely passing of our fellow Kiwanian. Perry and I were in New Mexico visiting family, but we have thought of you often since we heard the sad news. Please know that we are always here for you. We will never forget the great times we have had together. Keeping you and Dave's family in our prayers.
With love and sincere sympathy,
Perry and Bette
Jen Consolati
February 14, 2007
To: All of Dave's Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's passing, he was a wonderful friend and a excellent boss during my time at the L.Y.A. He will be sorely missed.
Kelly Baity
February 14, 2007
To All David's Family,
I worked with him for the last 18 years off and on in my role at the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center [the old Girls Club/Girls Inc.] We had many good laughs over the years and he was really a wonderful guy. It was always fun to go to Lee for lunch and see him at the LYA with all the kids. He will surely be missed by many, many people.
May your memories see you through this difficult time, sincerely,
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Elizabeth (Graham) Oakes
February 13, 2007
Mike & Theresa
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
All my love Liz Oakes
Donna and Joel Sakaske
February 13, 2007
Pam, Mike and Jamie, Our sincerest sympathy to you. May your wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.
Dave and Sara Hicks
February 13, 2007
Mike, Teresa and family,
We're so sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Janis monachina
February 13, 2007
I met Dave 17 years ago at the LYA. The citizens of Lee were fortunate to have such a talented man working on behalf of the Lee Youth. Dave
brought the LYA from a sports/recreation center to a respected establishment offering state licensed programing. Not an easy task in that challanging old building! His staff was also blessed with his fine leadership. Our friendship grew out of his gentle, fun loving style and became a family friendship we will cherish forever! Geogia was the added bonus to this friendship and we are grateful indeed for many happy times with them both. My family will miss Dave and will hold our cherished memories of this fine man forever in our hearts. Goodbye dear friend- we love you.
Carol LePrevost
February 12, 2007
It was very sad to read of David's passing in the paper today. I was on the committee that hired David to direct the LYA. He was responsible for many of the programs offered to the children of Lee. My deepest sympathy to all of his loved ones. David left his mark during his twenty years serving Lee. May he rest in peace.
Tawnya and Jay Robbins
February 12, 2007
Michael and Teresa,
We are so very sorry for the loss of your father and everything your family has been put through these past few weeks. Please know that we are always here for you and always will be.
Brian Baker
February 12, 2007
To Georgia and Family,
Dave was a wonderful man and a great friend. Thanks to Dave, for many years the youth of Lee had a second place to call home. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Patti Janis Rodriguez
February 12, 2007
My dearest friend Carol, Susan and Phil,
I am so sorry to hear that David has passed away. I know how much you all meant to each other and I wanted to express on behalf of Jan, my mom and I, how deeply sorry we are for your loss. This is a time to cherish and cling to the memories you have of Dave and all the wonderful times you shared.
You three probably are completely unaware of how much the rest of us “neighborhood girls” swooned over David when we were young. He was that handsome high school guy, that athletic big brother everyone wished they’d had. Carol, do you remember sneaking into David’s room to spy on his “teenage stuff” and then running for dear life when he’d catch us??!!! He had the coolest music and all that neat sports equipment we loved to mess with, not to mention the interesting grooming paraphernalia. We always seemed to bug him yet he’d often take time to talk to us. Pretty amazing considering he was seventeen and we were what, maybe eleven years old!!! Pretty decent brother if you ask me……Patti
Eileen Onofrey
February 12, 2007
Dear Susan and family,
My sincere condolences in the passing of David.
I worked with your father,Chet in the newspaper office years ago. He was always so proud of David. Hold dear the memories you all have of your years on Woodside Ter.
Sincerely,
Eileen (Lynch) Onofrey
Mr and Mrs Paul Monachina
February 12, 2007
We share your sadness and wish we were there with you. Dave was wonderful to work with and a capable good and loyal man. I have many fond and happy memories of this remarkable friend
Tedi McGeoghegan
February 12, 2007
Dear friend, Georgia,
I am deeply sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I pray that you will find comfort and strength in these coming days especially, trusting our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ to bring you His peace.
In His Love,
Maureen Manning
February 12, 2007
Dear Georgia, and, Family:
News of Dave's passing is such sad news. I know he was greatly loved by you, Georgis, and will be sadly missed. Know that I am here, and, all you have to do is call.
Our love and condolences,
Maureen Manning and Family
Karen Pease Sieber
February 12, 2007
Michael and Family,
I am sorry to see about your father's passing. You are in my thoughts at this time.
susan white
February 12, 2007
Teresa and Mike,
Sorry for the loss of your father, our prayers are with you.
Susan White and Eileen White
Jason and Jamene Morrison
February 12, 2007
Very sorry to hear about Dave's passing. He will be sadly missed.
Elaine Guachione Matthew
February 12, 2007
I did not know David very long but he was a good friend of my son John Guachione. He visited John during his illness and certainly brightened his days. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time.
Dan Lamb
February 12, 2007
To Georgia & Family we are so sorry to hear of Dave,s passing it is such a shock our hearts go out to you at this time Your Neigbours the Lambs
Janice Braim
February 12, 2007
It was sad to hear of David's passing. He was a great guy and he did alot for the youth's in Lee.
He will be sadly missed and always remembered.
Janice Braim
Scott Caron
February 12, 2007
To the Canterbury Family,
David was one of my teachers at Gateway Regional Middle School. I remember him fondly. To Jamie and Michael and the Canterbury family, I am sorry for your loss.
Phil & Jane Berry
February 12, 2007
Wish we cold be there with you.
Our love to all.
Phil & Jane
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