OBITUARY: David R. Wilson, 76

Below is an obituary from Crosswell Funeral Home:

WILMINGTON, MA — David R. Wilson, 76, of Wilmington and formerly of North Reading, died at Care One at Wilmington on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Born in Stoneham, MA on December 9, 1948, he was the son of the late Claude H. and Mildred I. (Anderson) Wilson. He was raised and attended school in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1966.

David was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a Sergeant and served from 1968 to 1970. He later worked as a Postal Worker for the U.S. Post Office for over 18 years, until his retirement. Dave enjoyed woodworking and gardening.

Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother, Steven R. Wilson. He is survived by his cousins, Glen Richardson and his wife Diane of Peabody and Gary Richardson and his wife Cheryl of Nashua, NH.

A graveside service with Military Honors was held on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30 AM in Riverside Cemetery, 171 Elm Street in North Reading. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice.