David W. Purrington

COLEBROOK, NH — David W. Purrington, 62, of Colebrook, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly in Charlotte, NC, on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. He was born on Aug. 28, 1953, in West Stewartstown, a son to the late Linwood N. and Lila (Lyons) Purrington, Sr. He was raised in Colebrook and was a 1971 graduate of Colebrook Academy. For many years, he lived with his family in Dixville Notch, as they were the winter caretakers for the property when the resort was closed. Like his father before him, David was a well-known local master electrician for many years. He also worked for many years as an apprentice embalmer and funeral director for the Jenkins Funeral Home. He was a member of the Colebrook Fire Dept. for 25 years, and he was a Past Master of Evening Star Lodge #37, F. & A.M. Always a quiet and private man, David preferred to do and accomplish things without acknowledgment. He always had to be busy, but his greatest pride and joy was his family and spending time with them. David is survived by his wife, Gail (Coombs) Purrington of Colebrook; his children, Kristen Purrington and her partner Shannon Allard and his son Michael, all of Belmont, NH, Michael Purrington and wife Tara of Chelmsford, Mass., Sherron Coletti and husband Shaun Lacroix of Colebrook, and Beth Parker of Galveston, Tex.; his grandchildren, Aaden, Owen and Teagan Purrington, and Jacob and Samantha LaFrance; the mother of his children, Celeste Riendeau and husband Guy of Colebrook; two nieces and two nephews; and his faithful canine companions, Maisy, Houston and Sophie. He is preceded in death by a brother, Linwood Purrington, Jr., a sister Nancy Thompson, and an infant sister, Lucille. The family will receive visitors at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH, on Friday, July 8, 2016, from 6 to 8 p.m. All other services will be private. Expressions of sympathy in memory of David may be made to the Colebrook School District, for the use in the Vocational/Technical arts program, c/o SAU #7, 21 Academy St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

David W. Purrington

August 28, 1953 - June 29, 2016