SOUTHWICK – Dennis E. Day, age 77, of Southwick, Massachusetts passed away in the company of loved ones in Punta Gorda, Florida on April 8, 2014 after a lengthy, but courageous, battle with cancer.Dennis was born May 23, 1936 in Waterville, Maine to Earl L. and Abbie (Bagley) Day.
He graduated from Portsmouth, New Hampshire High School and shortly after moved to Buzzards Bay, MA where he operated the Speedway gas station for many years. In 1984 he began work as a campus police officer for Massachusetts Maritime Academy, from where he retired after 15 years of dedicated service. In 1999 Dennis relocated to Southwick, Massachusetts where he spent many happy hours with his family and grandchildren. His favorite activities included traveling, watching and feeding all of the birds in the neighborhood, and working in his yard. Dennis was a faithful member of the Southwick Congregational Church, and a devoted supporter of the Southwick Fire Department. He also wintered in Punta Gorda, Florida where he met and enjoyed many new friends. He was loved by all.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara and two sons, Dennis Jr. and his wife Melissa of Southwick and Steven Day. Dennis leaves five grandchildren, Shannon and Melanie of Southwick, Stephanie of Florida and Nicholas and David of Argentina. He also leaves two sisters, Lorraine Casey of South China, Maine and Elaine Kay of Portland, Oregon along with many nieces and nephews.
Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 54 years, Barbara and two sons, Dennis Jr. and his wife Melissa of Southwick and Steven Day. Dennis leaves five grandchildren, Shannon and Melanie of Southwick, Stephanie of Florida and Nicholas and David of Argentina. He also leaves two sisters, Lorraine Casey of South China, Maine and Elaine Kay of Portland, Oregon along with many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at the Southwick Congregational Church of Southwick, MA on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 1:30 p.m..
Memorial donations may be made to Southwick Congregational Church, Box 260, Southwick, MA 01077.
