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David Harold Woods died April 26, 2019 in Appleton, Wisc., his home of 12 years. He was born on August 25, 1943 in Pepperell, Mass. to Bess and Harold Woods.
He believed that education was the key to success, graduating from Boston University with a BA in Business, and went on to receive an MBA from the University of Michigan. Later in his career he graduated from the PMA Executive program at Harvard University. David never believed in the idea of a self-made man but felt success came through connections and relationships with people. His gift was the ability to connect with people anywhere and on any topic.
During his career, he starred for 30 years in the promotional products industry where he received acclamations and Hall of Fame status. During his retirement, he devoted his time and abilities to the Green Lake Music Festival as well as Bergstrom Mahler Museum of Glass. One of his great passions was Beaver Brook Association, a private non-profit environmental center in southern New Hampshire where he and his best friend from childhood established The Woods-Smith Scholarship fund to provide inner-city kids an opportunity to spend a day in nature. He continued his life-long desire to travel and explore until the end.
He filled his life with music, art, fast cars, travel and connecting with people. He was a ferocious reader, absorbing information like a sponge, and enjoyed curating his collections, which varied from art to trains.
At the heart of it all was his love of family.
He is survived by his three sons and their families: Stephen and his wife, Mollie; Nicholas and his wife, Elizabeth; and Theodore. He was the loving grandfather to six grandchildren: William, Robert Paul, Sara, Ella, Andora, and Mack. He was preceded in death by his parents.
David left a hole that can never be filled in the lives of those who loved him, including his family and the many friends he loved like family.
Although David was a citizen of the world, he will return to Groton, Massachusetts, where he will be laid to rest. Graveside service will be held on August 24, 1pm at Groton Cemetery (242 Hollis St, Groton, MA 01450). Memorial will be held from 2-5pm at The Barn of Maple Hill Farm at Beaver Brook (117 Ridge Road, Hollis, N.H. 03049). All are welcome to celebrate his life and share their grief.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Woods-Smith Scholarship Fund. Through Beaver Brook Association.