David D. Griffin, died peacefully at his home in Middleboro on Friday April 7. He was the loving husband of Janet (Derby) Griffin for 45 years. Devoted father of Danielle Griffin of Middleboro and the late Andrea Griffin.
Born April 1, 1956 in Brockton and raised and educated in Whitman, he was the son of the late Dennis and Patricia (Meekin) Griffin.
David was one of five children and is survived by his sister Diane Lambert, and brothers Roger and John Griffin. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Paul Griffin.
David was self-employed as a skilled carpenter for many years.
He loved his early morning fishing trips to the Cape Cod Canal, and being out on his boat throughout the Cape and surrounding areas. He proudly displayed in his home, some of the deer he had hunted. He enjoyed preparing and cooking his fish and game as well as sharing it with loved ones.
David was also a talented billiards player, and had enjoyed playing pool with friends and family in his “Pool Room”
Family and friends are invited to attend his visiting hours on Friday April 21 from 4:00-7:00 PM followed by a service at 7:00 PM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association