Daniel S. King of Sudbury died peacefully at home surrounded by the care and love of his family on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the age of 80. He will be missed deeply by his devoted wife of 53 years, Josephine Ann (Kearns) King.
Born in Worcester on April 4, 1941, he was the son of the late Daniel J. and Ethel V. (Johnson) King.
Dan made his home in Sudbury for the past fifty years where he loved spending time outdoors. He took great pride in maintaining a beautiful and meticulous yard. Every year he planted a huge vegetable garden and loved sitting in the backyard and eating the tomatoes he had grown himself. Dan was a big fan of Holy Cross football and returned to his childhood neighborhood as a season-ticket holder for many years. In the summer, he loved going to Cape Cod and spending long days relaxing on the beach and swimming in the ocean.
Dan enjoyed working with his hands and built three grandfather clocks, finishing the third clock in 1999, the year he was first diagnosed with cancer. Most of all, Dan enjoyed quality time spent with his children, grandchildren, and granddogs. He was happiest during holiday dinners at his home sitting at the head of the table and surrounded by his family.
Dan earned his Bachelor of Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Master of Science in Civil Engineering at Northeastern University. He worked at Stone and Webster as a project manager for 39 years in Massachusetts and Colorado. He designed and built power plants across the globe. In retirement, he formed his own company working primarily in Massachusetts and Vancouver, Canada. He and Josephine also enjoyed spending time together volunteering at Open Table in Maynard and Rosie’s Place in Boston.
In addition to his beloved wife, Dan leaves behind his sons, Daniel and his wife, Stephanie, of Ashland; David of Maynard; and Michael and his wife, Megan, of Sudbury. He was the cherished grandfather of Ashley, Thomas, and Allison of Ashland; and Emma, Lila, and Vera of Sudbury. They will each miss their special time with Grandpa playing games, going on walks and being silly.
Dan also leaves behind his brother, David and his wife, Betty-Ann, of Savannah, Georgia; along with eight nieces and nephews and thirteen great nieces and nephews across the country.
Dan’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Mass General Brigham for the care and compassion shown to him and his family for the past year. Dan was deeply grateful and amazed after they cured his ‘terminal’ cancer 22 years ago.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Mass General Center for Cancer Research: www.giving.massgeneral.org designated to Center for Cancer Research or mailed to Center for Cancer Research, c/o Mass General Development Office, 125 Nashua St, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101.
Visitation will be Friday, October 29 4-7PM at the Duckett-J.S. Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial Tribute, 656 Boston Post Road/Route 20, Sudbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, October 30 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 160 Concord Road, Sudbury followed by burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Concord Road, Sudbury.
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