David Huntington

OXFORD – David M. Huntington, 71, passed away at home on December 25, 2007, after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Shirley A. (Doherty) Huntington of Oxford; his son Russell D. Huntington and his wife Donna, and their sons Justin and Ian of Webster; his daughter Lisa D. Huntington and her husband Bruce A. Ware, and their children Sarah and Samuel of Oakham; his daughter Julie M. Kudron and her husband Mark, and their children Delaney and Daniel of Oxford; a sister and a brother; several sisters- and brothers-in-law, including Lester Doherty; cousins, nephews and nieces, including Kristi L. Stout, her husband William, and their children Kali and Kameron. He was predeceased by a daughter, Diane M. Huntington, who died in 1960. He was born in Worcester on October 11, 1936, the son of the late Addison F. and Catherine (MacQuarrie) Huntington, and lived in Worcester before moving to Oxford in 1964. He graduated from South High School in Worcester in 1954. Mr. Huntington served as business agent for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 4 in Worcester and business manager for the former Pipefitters Local 408 in Worcester. He was vice president of the Worcester-Fitchburg Building Trades Council and participated in many community activities, including Dads Against Diabetes, the handicapped ramp program, and a food bank program to assist out-of-work union members. He enjoyed woodworking, and was a longtime friend of Bill W. In his retirement, he loved his treks to Florida to get away from the cold winters, but usually returned home early to be with his 6 grandchildren, whom he adored. A funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 28, 2007, at the First Congregational Church, 355 Main St., Oxford. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Thursday, December 27, 2007, from 4-7 p.m. at Paradis Funeral Home, 357 Main St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, c/o the Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.