David D. Haskell
1935 - 2021

David D. Haskell, 85, passed away on March 17th 2021. David
was born in Malden on September 24th 1935. He was the son of the
late Winthrop and Sarah (Moore) Haskell. David graduated from
Malden High School, Class ‘54. David then went on to serve in
the U.S. Army Korean War Era, 1954-1957. In 1960, David married
his childhood sweetheart Ethel (Menovich) Haskell in Malden in
front of a beautiful picture window, the two settled in Malden
with their two children Kathleen and William. David then went on
to graduate Northeastern University, Class of 1963. David
started his career as a journalist, a copy boy for the Boston
Globe eventually becoming New England News Editor at United
Press International. He covered every major news event in New
England for more than 4 decades. He enjoyed time with his
family, especially his youngest grandchildren. Dave’s passions
included daily walks around the Middlesex Fells and Mystic
Lakes; was an avid gardener, fishing, playing the harmonica,
spoons, and piano. Dave belonged to many clubs and organizations
including American Legion Post #69, Northeastern Alumni
Association, The Haskell Family Association, Boston News Editors
Association, Friends of Fellsmere Heights, Malden Historical
Society, United Press International Friends and was one of the
founding members of the Malden High School Alumni Association,
as their media news collaborator. On top of all that, Dave
coached Malden Northern Little League Baseball ‘70, was a Girl
Scout Doo Dad, was a
lifelong Candlepin bowler and was a member of the Graham Cracker
Senior Candlepin Bowling League at Woburn Bowladrome. He
coauthored a book with his wife Ethel, titled “ROUNDABOUT THE
USA, 60 Days In A Car, A Journal”.
He is survived by his wife Ethel (Menovich) Haskell, his
children, Kathleen Sheridan of Malden, MA and William Haskell of
Sanford, ME, his grandchildren Nicole Hannel, Erin Harris,
Daniel Haskell, Keryn Sheridan and Katyana Sheridan and 13 great
grandchildren. David was preceded in death by his parents
Winthrop and Sarah Haskell and his siblings Harold Haskell and
Susan Zink.
A graveside service for David will be held on April
20th at 2:30pm at the Forestdale Cemetery in Malden. |