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Obituaries 7-21-15 David Michael SearsCORNWALL: David Michael Sears, age 56, died peacefully surrounded by his family, Saturday, July 11, 2015 at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington. Dave was born May 13, 1959. He was the son of Walter and Charlotte (Ringey) Sears. David grew up in Cornwall and was a member of the Middlebury Union High School class of 1977. He graduated from Champlain College. At the time of his death Dave was employed by Rouse Tire in Middlebury. For the past several decades he had been affiliated with Middlebury’s radio stations, WFAD, ESPN and WVTK, broadcasting local sports including Middlebury Union High School Tiger Football games. For the past 26 years he had been the public address announcer for the Middlebury College Men’s Ice Hockey team. His voice could also be heard announcing for the Middlebury College Women’s Field Hockey and Lacrosse Teams, the Vermont Voyagers and umpiring for the Addison County Softball League.Dave was a dedicated member of the Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department for 35 years, and was a lifetime member of the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association. He was currently serving on the Town of Cornwall Board of Selectman. David was a member of St. Mary’s Church and belonged to the Knights of Columbus 642 in Middlebury. Surviving him are his wife; Susan (Fisler) Sears, two daughters Megan and Alexandra, his father Walter N. Sears, all of Cornwall. He is also survived by four nephews, several aunts and uncles, his “Cousins’ Night Family” and many other cousins. He was pre-deceased by his mother, Charlotte, his sister, Deborah, and a nephew, Nathaniel. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday, July 16, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Middlebury. The Rev. Justin Baker and The Rev. William Beaudin concelebrated the mass. A private graveside committal service and burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Cornwall. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made in his memory to; The Cornwall Volunteer Fire Department, 1952 Route 30, Cornwall, VT 05753 or to Friends of Middlebury Football, attn: Sean Farrell, 73 Charles Ave., Middlebury, VT 05753. Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.
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