David J. Linscott

Mr. David J. Linscott of Weymouth, died May 5, 2023.

David was a Braintree Firefighter for many years. He always enjoyed tending to his garden, a member of the Knights of Columbus in Braintree, and was a proud Vietnam veteran serving with the United States Navy. David also worked for Fire Alarm Extinguisher Services in Walpole.

David was always helping others. He was dedicated to his family. He worked many jobs over the years including: owning a pool business, mover, EMT, and CPR instructor. David’s hardworking nature and dedication to his family was always evident. Of his many titles, father, husband, and papa were his most favorite.  

When he wasn’t working he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was always quick with a smile and ready to offer a helping hand to anyone in need. At home he enjoyed sitting on the deck with Patricia watching the birds, tending to his garden, as well as puttering around in the garage and his cellar work area.

David was strong in his Catholic faith. He was a faithful man that continued to serve in Masses as an ushers. Even when he could not drive he would walk to church and to the cemetery to visit and pray for loved ones, including David and Tommy. 

Beloved husband of  Patricia A. (McIntyre)  Linscott. 

Loving father of Laura L. Halbardier and her husband, Robert, of League City, Texas, Jennifer M. Hegarty and her husband, James, of West Roxbury and the late David J. Linscott, Jr and Thomas L. Linscott.

Brother of the late Ernest Linscott.

Papa to Bridget, Caroline, Aidan, Matthew, and Althea. Uncle of Denise, Suzanne, Julie, Tara and Robyn. 

Friend to all.

“We can live this life to the fullest with our feet firmly planted on the ground and respond courageously to whatever new challenges come our way” Pope Francis

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Tuesday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital).

A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the funeral home at 9:15 AM on Wednesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 10 AM. Burial in Village Cemetery, Weymouth.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Braintree Firefighters IAFF Local 920, P.O. Box 850421, Braintreee, MA 02185-4021.