David J Cantwell

Monson-  David J. Cantwell, 57, of Monson died peacefully, on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at  home in the love and care of his wife of 37 years Lorraine and his grandson and best friend David whom he adored more than words can express . David was born in Monson to David M. and Gene F. (Murray) Cantwell,   He  was a mechanic and worked in several area garages. David looked forward to the special txt emails and visits from his beautiful granddaughter Abigail of North Carolina.  As an avid outdoorsman, David could often be found puttering in the yard, at the local fishing hole or, riding around town in one of his favorite cars.

David's stories,spunk and charisma  will be missed by his family and friends.  David leaves his wife Lorraine (Davis) Cantwell; father David M. Cantwell daughters, Kelly Duke and her husband Christopher of North Carolina and Crystal Cantwell of Somers, CT; step son, Richard LaFleur and his wife Kathy of Feeding Hills; sister, Nora Kubaska and her husband, Mike, of Monson; brother, Timothy M. Cantwell of Warren; 2 grandchildren and five step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.  David was pre-deceased by his mother Gene F. Cantwell.

A memorial service will be held Monday, August 8, 2016 at 6pm in the Faith Baptist Church, 251 Shearer St. Palmer MA 01069. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Faith Baptist Youth Group 251 Shearer St. Palmer.