Deacon David P. Wells

Funeral services for Deacon David P. Wells, age 72 of Ogdensburg will be held at 11:00am on Friday (February 17, 2017) at St. Mary’s Cathedral with Rev. Kevin O’Brien & Rev. Jay Seymour concelebrating. Entombment will follow the service at Foxwood Memorial Park.

Calling hours will be held also at St. Mary’s Cathedral from 2-4 & 6-8pm on Thursday. Mr. Wells passed away on Saturday (Feb 11, 2017) at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Syracuse after being stricken at his home a few days prior.

Surviving is his wife Dorothy “Dot” Wells; a son David (Alison) Wells of Norwood; two daughters Jo Ann “Jan” (Cory) Cunningham of Ogdensburg; and Julie (Lewie) Bice of Ogdensburg; a brother Robert (Sheila) Wells of Ogdensburg; eight grandchildren Robert & Chelsea Bice, Emma Wells, Hunter Tull, Calvin Tulp, Jude Wells and Amber & Katie Cunningham along with many nieces, nephews & cousins.

A brother Michael Wells and a sister Judith Ann Ramie predeceased him.

David was born on January 23, 1945 in Ogdensburg NY, a son of the late Michael L. & Aleen (Arnold) Wells. He graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and continued his education at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric School of Nursing and Syracuse University where he earned his nurse practitioner license.

He entered the US Navy in 1962 during the Vietnam War, and earned his honorable discharge in 1967. He married “Dot” on November 20, 1965 at the St. Paul’s Church in San Francisco, CA. During his career he was employed at Massena Memorial Hospital as a nurse practitioner for many years and later transferred to the Massena VA Hospital where he also worked as a nurse practitioner and clinical director until his retirement in 2007. In 2011 he was ordained a Catholic Deacon serving at St. Raphael’s Church in Heuvelton and other area churches when needed.

Dave was a member of the Knights of Columbus where he held 4th degree status and enjoyed traveling, camping, watching grandchildren’s sports & assisting with their games, listening to country music and the “oldies”, watching Heuvelton Central School Bulldog Sports and spending time with his family. Dave was also a NY Giants, NY Yankees & NY Ranger fan.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Richard Winter Cancer Center or the Diocese of Ogdensburg Deacon Program. Condolences can be shared online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.