DANVERS – Mr. David A. Wells, 91 of Danvers, formerly of Acton and Cotuit and the beloved husband of Catherine (Sellers) Wells, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the Kaplan House in Danvers with his loving family by his side.

Born in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, David was the son of the late Lynford and Helen (Cole) Wells. He was raised and educated in Vermont and continued his education at the University of Vermont, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1954 in Electrical Engineering.

Upon his college graduation, David enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country in Fort Huachuka, Arizona, as the Korean War was slowing down.

Following his honorable discharge from the military in 1956, David started his long-term professional career with Raytheon as an Engineer. It was during his career at Raytheon that he would meet Catherine Sellers who would become his wife and together they would spend the next 60+ years raising a family and creating a wonderful life full of memories, love and joy. David and Catherine were married in 1962, the same year they purchased their home in Acton, Massachusetts. They spent 30 years in Acton raising four children and opening their home to relatives, friends, neighbors and numerous pets.

Truly talented in many aspects of his life, David enjoyed spending his time creating beautiful artwork through sketching and watercolor. He was extremely detail oriented and patient, piecing together wooden sailboat models that he cherished within his home and crafting beautiful woodworking pieces for family and friends. As a family, the Wells' enjoyed summering in Meredith, New Hampshire at their cottage home on Lake Waukewan which they purchased in 1967. "The cottage" was a partially built structure that David took pleasure in completing with his carpentry and engineering skills. It was a special place for the family including extended family and friends. They enjoyed sailing, fishing, canoeing and waterskiing on the lake and the town of Meredith truly became a second home.

After retiring in 1992, David and Catherine spent the next 20 years enjoying Cotuit, Massachusetts on Cape Cod. David loved sailing and purchased a Marshall catboat soon after the move, which they enjoyed for many years. He also loved golfing, tennis and bowling and excelled in any endeavor he set his mind to. In 2012, David and Catherine moved off the Cape to the North Shore of Boston to be closer to their children and grandchildren. David was a loving husband, father and grandfather ("Papa"), a truly devoted family man who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

David was preceded in death by his son, Daniel Wells in 2017 and is survived by his wife, Catherine, his daughters, Jennifer Fuller and her husband, Richard of Swampscott and Gretchen Fisher and her husband, Atticus of Stoneham; his son, Scott Wells and his wife, Judy of Epping, NH and grandchildren, Alexa and Kayla Wells, William and Henry Fuller and Elsie and Davis Fisher. He is also survived by his sister, Connie Barton of Wilmington, VT and brother, John Wells and his wife, Chris of Ellsworth, ME and many nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend David's funeral Mass which will be held at St. Richard's Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers on Saturday, April 15th at 10 A.M. with a Celebration of David's life to follow. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) DANVERS. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to: either Kaplan Family Hospice House or Wounded Warrior Project. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.

Kaplan Family Hospice House
75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers MA 01923
Web: https://www.caredimensions.org/support-our-mission/ways-to-give/

Wounded Warrior Project
P.O. Box 758516, Topeka KS 66675-8516
Tel: 1-877-832-6997
Web: http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/