David A. Mudgett, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Hospice House in Concord, NH.
He was born on August 2, 1935, the oldest of 7 children, to Elisha and Myrtle (Fennell) Mudgett in Laconia NH. He lived in Laconia and Belmont most of his adult life. He graduated from Concord Commercial College in 1957 with an accounting and business degree. He served in the Army National Guard from 1958-1964. David worked for many years for Scott & Williams Inc in Lakeport, and he retired from the Laconia School system in 1997. He was a Member of the Elks Lodge for many years.
David was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, Keith and Dennis, and his 2nd wife Dorothy. He is survived by his brother Wayne and wife Carol Mudgett of Eustis FL, sisters Gail Hewitt of Center Harbor, Kathy and husband Eben Rossbach of Leominster MA, and Nancy and husband Albert Afonso of Hubbardston MA; David's first wife and lasting companion Charlotte Grady of Gilford; David's children, Karyn and husband Steve Gard Sr of Gilford, and Jeffrey and wife Karen Mudgett of Laconia; grandchildren Steve Jr and wife Kendra Gard of Gilford, Andrew and wife Heather Gard of Barnstead, Janelle and husband Harry Bean V of Gilford, and Marissa Mudgett and fiancé Emily Sansone of Malone NY, as well as 7 great grandchildren.
The family would like to extend its gratitude to the NH Hospice Care and to Rose Russell for the care they gave to David in his last weeks, as well as to the Concord Hospital-Laconia staff and the St Francis Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their kind and compassionate care over his last couple years of declining health.
A graveside service, with Military Honors, will be on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 2pm at The Meredith Village Cemetery in Meredith, NH. Officiating the service will be Pastor Christopher Drew