Northampton, David M. Wade, 74, a longtime Amherst resident died Tuesday March 7, 2017 at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. David was born in Northampton March 13, 1942 to the late George E. and Alice {Bangs} Wade.

David moved to Amherst in the 50’s in order to manage the farm of the former Amherst Police Chief, Francis Hart. David was also employed at Umass, in the food service department for over 20 years.

He was a member of the Amherst Snowmobile Club and he enjoyed his many hobbies, including stamp and coin collecting, restoring and refinishing furniture, and playing cards and darts with his many friends.

David is survived by his brother George E. Wade Sr., and wife Ruth of Chesterfield, sister in-law Betty Wade, and by his many nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Darlene, Kimberly, Rebecca, Loretta, Roger, George, Allen, Daniel and many grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Arthur and Thomas Wade, sisters Jacqueline and Donna.

A memorial service will be held Friday March 17, at 11:00 AM at the Douglass Funeral Service, Amherst. A calling hour will precede the service from 10:00-11:00 at the funeral home.

Memorial register at www.douglassfuneral.com