David A. Bagley, 88, of Hudson

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David A. BagleyHudson – David A. Bagley, 88, of Hudson, passed away peacefully Nov. 18, 2020 at The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Marlborough after a period of declining health. He leaves his beloved wife of 55 years, Dorothy H. (Harris) Bagley.

David was born March 3, 1932 in Franjlin, N.H., a son of the late Edward F. and Alice J. (Ganley) Bagley. He was raised in Franklin, where he graduated from high school and subsequently enlisted in the United States Air Force, honorably serving during the Korean War. He later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire.

Shortly after marrying the love of his life, he and Dorothy settled in Sudbury, where they resided for 41 years, before moving to Hudson in 2006. Dave was a successful Certified Public Accountant and operated his own accounting firm for many years before eventually retiring.

Through the years Dave was an active member of the community of Sudbury, volunteering at the VNA in Sudbury, the Rotary Finance Committee and the Lincoln Sudbury Scholarship Committee. Dave also enjoyed skiing and traveling and was known for telling stories. In his later years, Dave enjoyed cheering for his children and grandchildren as they skied, played sports and danced.

In addition to his beloved wife, Dorothy H. (Harris) Bagley, he is also survived by four children, David M. Bagley and his spouse Terry of Wheaton, Ill., Scott W. Bagley and his spouse Robin of Mystic, Conn., Carolyn E. Murray and her spouse John of Medfield, and Alyson B. Stewart and her spouse Adam of Needham; his brother, John F. Bagley and his spouse Florence of Florida; a sister-in-law, Helen Bagley; and eight grandchildren, Meghan Bagley, Erin Bagley, Alex Bagley, Hannah Bagley, Ryan Murray, Shannon Murray, Lauren Stewart and Emma Stewart. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Robert Bagley and Edward Bagley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, Dec. 11, at 9 a.m., at Saint Michael Parish, 21 Manning St., Hudson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory of David A. Bagley to American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org), Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation (www.ccfa.org), or Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago (www.epilepsychicago.org).

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