Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Elliott Denny from cancer on the morning of December 21, 2024. A Senior Design Engineer at Boston Water and Sewer Commission, David had an insatiable love for learning that led him to additional pursuits as a land surveyor, an enthusiastic volunteer for Habitat for Humanity (for which he was awarded a Golden Hammer), classes toward a nursing degree, and even occasional piano lessons.

David’s outsized personality endeared him to friends and family, whether he was “dropping knowledge” on the nieces and nephews or dipping into his vast reservoir of witticisms to turn the most mundane situations into moments of joy.

He is survived by his mother Debby Titlow (Budd), father Jim Denny (Fran), his sisters Mariah Tinger (Brian), and Merisa Titlow (Sam Eisenstein), but will be missed as well by five nieces and nephews, a wide circle of friends, colleagues, cousins, and admirers who were touched by his warmth, endless sense of humor, and unwavering optimism.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at his beloved Clam Shack on Plum Island in the spring.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity in his honor.

Though David has left this earthly world, his spirit will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. We remember him for his ebullient personality which easily qualified for his favorite phrase of praise: “Stomp down amazing!”