David J. Burque

SPENCER - David J. Burque, 49, of Spencer, lost his short but valiant battle with lung cancer on May 13, 2024 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.   

David grew up and attended schools in the Webster Square area of Worcester before moving to Western MA.   He leaves his parents, Richard and Sheila (Flanagan) Burque of Spencer; his brothers Jeremy (Mauricio) of Worcester and Daniel of Spencer.  He also leaves two stepdaughters Erica Mendala Cannon (Mike) of FL and her children Emmett and Bella, and Kimberly Mendala of Worcester; his fiancée Kahla Brannan and her son Christopher of Westfield.  He also leaves his grandmother Anita Burque of Worcester and several aunts and uncles.  He is predeceased in death by his wife Debra L. (Cimochowsi) Burque, grandparents Bernard and Jean Flanagan, and Joseph Burque.

David worked at Flexcon where he was a machine operator for the past 25 years. Previously he owned his own landscaping business.  He was a former volunteer fireman, a Freemason and member of the Eagles and Knights of Columbus, all in Warren MA. David was also a member of the UMass Cancer Walk Team “Surviving and Thriving”.  He was an avid reader and film buff and had a wealth of knowledge.  David loved to travel and explore FL and sites closer to home.   He also enjoyed camping on weekends with Kahla and Chris.

We would like to express our sincere thanks to Dr Avalani and Dr Chin and all the health care workers at Bay State Medical Center involved in David’s care.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 9:00 – 11:00 am with prayers at 11:00 am at Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester.  Burial will take place at a later date.  We ask that flowers be omitted, and Memorial donations can be made to UMass Med Cancer Walk team “Surviving and Thriving”, 333 South St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 or Baystate Health Foundation for Cancer Research, 280 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01199.