Obituary: David Miner Wakelee, 88, of Southbury

Information via Carpino Funeral Home

David Miner Wakelee, 88 years old, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2017. Born September 13, 1929 in East Orange, NJ, David was the son of the late Reginald and Dorothy (Miner) Wakelee. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife Constance (Werly) Wakelee. David was deeply loved by his five children, Jeffrey Wakelee (Linda DeMarco), Holly Astrausky (Jim), Anne Wakelee Bishop, Barbara Navarro (Ed), and Karen Wakelee, and six grandchildren.

David graduated from the University of Virginia (BA, ROTC, Phi Gamma Delta) and proudly served as a Naval Officer aboard the USS Rankin, AKA 103. After his commission in the Navy, he attended Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. David’s rewarding executive marketing career took him and his growing family from New Hampshire to Connecticut, Illinois, Idaho, and New Jersey. In his retirement in Southbury, CT he was a volunteer for the Heritage Village Ambulance Association as a driver and trainer. An avid sailor, David was happiest sailing along the Atlantic coast.

He was admired for his intellectual curiosity and his willingness to probe for understanding, sharing what he learned with the people around him. He also enjoyed exploring his family genealogy, most recently completing an extensive photo history; a treasured gift to his children. David was a true gentleman, kind and fair-minded to all he met, devoted and infinitely loving to his family.

The family wishes to thank Cynthia Atchison, a longtime helpmate and friend to both David and his late wife Connie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Heritage Village Ambulance Association, PO Box 2045, Southbury, CT 06488 Services will be private. Arrangements by Carpino Funeral Home in Southbury, CT