GROVETON - David Frederick Peel, 61, of Lancaster Road, died January 12, 2015 at Country Village Genesis Eldercare Center after a long period of declining health.
Mr. Peel was born in Stark on June 21, 1953 the son of David F. Peel Sr. and Theresa Etta (Gibson) Peel.
Raised in Stark David was a graduate of Groveton High School. For many years he resided in the Boston area where he attended Northeastern University. He worked for the Boston Children's Hospital until 1994 and then was self employed for a time. He returned to college where he acquired two associate degrees, one in electrical engineering and the other in energy management at Lakes Region Tech.
Returning to Groveton he served on the school board and was an active member of the Groveton United Methodist Church.
Surviving family members include his mother Theresa E. Peel of Groveton; his wife Susan (Geyer) Peel of Groveton; three brothers Dean Peel of Groveton, Durwood Peel and wife Donna of Massachusetts, Danforth Peel and wife Patricia Styles of Stark; two nephews Douglas Peel and wife Alyssa of Massachusetts, Julius Peel of Stark and a niece Dominique Peel of Stark. He was predeceased by his father and a brother Douglas Peel.
Visiting hours will be held Friday evening January 16 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lancaster. A funeral service will be held Sunday January 18 at 1:00 PM at the United Methodist Church in Groveton. Reverend Daniel Rodrigues, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in the spring in the Emerson Cemetery, Stark.
Donation in lieu of flowers may be made to the Groveton United Methodist Church, 3 Church Street, Groveton, NH 03582.