David B. Weed

David Boynton Weed of Milford Delaware, passed away on July 24th 2026 surrounded by his loving family and after valiantly fighting aggressive cancer for two years.

David, twin to brother Wesley, was born the 6th child to Jane (Boynton) and William Weed of Hornell NY on March 26, 1953. A graduate of Hornell High School, he then served honorably for 3 years in the US Air Force as a plumbing specialist. David subsequently had a long and fulfilling career as a wastewater treatment operator for several local corporations in the Southern Delaware area.

David enjoyed hunting, (especially in upstate NY), fishing, golfing, music, reading, and entertaining family and friends with his famous Shrimp Boil. He was also a lifelong fan of the NY Yankees and The Buffalo Bills. His “passionate” commentary on Facebook may have led you to believe otherwise but his loyalty to his teams ran just as deep as his love for his family and friends.

David was pre-deceased by his parents Jane and Bill Weed, his twin Wesley, his brothers Matthew and Stanley, and sister Marcia Shihadeh. He is survived by his beloved wife of 27 years Noelle (Sylvanus), his adored daughters Haley Weed and Whitney Weed Avery (Ryan), his precious grandchildren, Zoey, Nicholas, Rhiannon, and Merrick Avery and Noelle’s parents Jean and Francis Mitchell. Also surviving are his brother Luke Weed and sisters Lucia Sacco (Mark), Georgia Stanford (Jon), and Suzanne Monaghan (Allen). In addition, David leaves behind several nieces and nephews, among them Danielle and Jonathan Weed to whom he was a father figure.

David loved without reserve, his friends, his colleagues, his and Noelle’s families, his honorary grandchildren Walker, Margot and Mason, his medical team, and his faithful canine friends JoJo and Maci, all of whom, along with his devoted family, loved and uplifted him before and during these last challenging years. The family extends its sincere gratitude to everyone who helped with appointments, projects around the house, visits, and countless acts of kindness. A special thank you to his breakfast crew for the friendship and laughter he so looked forward to. Despite the ultimate outcome, David lived every day with gratitude and joy for a life well lived. In his own words he said “I’ve had a great life, I’m good with myself, and I’m good with my God”.

A private celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

David credited his 45 years of sobriety to AA, and to honor his memory please consider a donation to an organization fighting addiction, Operation Wake Surf or to the American Cancer Society.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you hold the door for a stranger, thank a service member, or enjoy a hot cup of coffee in his honor.

Arrangements are in the care of Berry-Short Funeral Home in Milford, Delaware. Online condolences may be shared at www.shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com