David R. Price, Sr. Passes
David Reynolds Price Sr., 68, of Fairhaven, died unexpectedly on February 4, 2016. He was the son of the late Irene and Oman Price of Mattapoisett. David was married to Diane MacKenzie Price for 41 years. Survivors also include a son David R. Price of Centerville, VA and a daughter Annie MacKenzie Schwehm and son-in-law Edward Adam Schwehm. David was the proud Papa of two granddaughters, Mia MacKenzie Schwehm and Kaley Mae Schwehm of Stoughton, MA. Also a brother O. Robert Price, sisters Linda O'Keefe and the late Shirley Cunningham.
David graduated from Old Rochester Regional in 1965 and attended Wentworth Institute in Boston. David was employed by North American Business Forms and later became the owner. As a young man, he was a member of DeMolay and through his adult life achieved many high awards. David was a past master of Eureka Lodge. He served Grand Lodge in the following capacity: Senior Grand Warden, District Deputy Grand Master, Grand Lecturer, Grand Pursuivant. David was also a member of Scottish Rite in the Valley of Southeastern Mass and was a 33° mason. He also had the honor of serving as the head of all four bodies. David also served Grand Chapter and was Grand High Priest as well as many other offices. David was also a Fairhaven Town Meeting Member of Precinct 6.
Donations may be made to the Oman Price Scottish Rite Scholarship Fund, Valley of Southeastern Mass, PO Box 1047, South Wellfleet, MA 02663.