Obituary for David S. Rosette
David S. Rosette of Kingston, NH, formerly of Harvard and Amesbury, MA, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was 82.
Born in Pittsburg, PA, he is survived by his wife, Kim Weeks; his children: Donna Pinard and husband James, Douglas Rosette, Daniel Rosette, daughter-in-law Tracy Rosette; his sisters Cassie and Susan; stepsons Jeremy Weeks and Matt Weeks; ex-wife Doris; and sisters-in-law Barbara and Maureen. David had many special grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families, many friends and co-workers, his Sheepdog Dog Benny and a cat TT. David was predeceased by his beloved wife Beverly, his son David Rosette, parents Philip and Rosemary Rosette, and his brother Philip Rosette.
David served honorably in the US Army then was employed for many years at Polaroid before establishing a career as an entrepreneur and later a consultant in the business world. In 1985, with a dear friend, he co-founded Optelec, which devised magnifying instruments for people with vision issues. David was very proud of the company, which was eventually sold in 1998. He continued working as a consultant until his retirement in 2010.
David was a member of the Cullum Society of the US Military Academy West Point, the Porsche Club of America, and the Old English Sheepdog Rescue League.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday June 10th from 11am to 2pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) Acton.
David would want to thank his amazing team at Harborside Hospice Care, his Team of Doctors at Mass General Hospital and the wonderful Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue of Kingston, NH.
In Lieu of flowers - David would rather you do an act of kindness for someone, love a furry friend, help a turtle cross the road or just take a minute to sing your favorite Jimmy Buffet song…..and smile ~ “Fins Up!"
Memorial page actonfuneralhome.com
Born in Pittsburg, PA, he is survived by his wife, Kim Weeks; his children: Donna Pinard and husband James, Douglas Rosette, Daniel Rosette, daughter-in-law Tracy Rosette; his sisters Cassie and Susan; stepsons Jeremy Weeks and Matt Weeks; ex-wife Doris; and sisters-in-law Barbara and Maureen. David had many special grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families, many friends and co-workers, his Sheepdog Dog Benny and a cat TT. David was predeceased by his beloved wife Beverly, his son David Rosette, parents Philip and Rosemary Rosette, and his brother Philip Rosette.
David served honorably in the US Army then was employed for many years at Polaroid before establishing a career as an entrepreneur and later a consultant in the business world. In 1985, with a dear friend, he co-founded Optelec, which devised magnifying instruments for people with vision issues. David was very proud of the company, which was eventually sold in 1998. He continued working as a consultant until his retirement in 2010.
David was a member of the Cullum Society of the US Military Academy West Point, the Porsche Club of America, and the Old English Sheepdog Rescue League.
Family and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday June 10th from 11am to 2pm at the Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) Acton.
David would want to thank his amazing team at Harborside Hospice Care, his Team of Doctors at Mass General Hospital and the wonderful Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue of Kingston, NH.
In Lieu of flowers - David would rather you do an act of kindness for someone, love a furry friend, help a turtle cross the road or just take a minute to sing your favorite Jimmy Buffet song…..and smile ~ “Fins Up!"
Memorial page actonfuneralhome.com