David Paul Muldrew

David Paul Muldrew, age 68, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at his home in Watertown, Massachusetts. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 9, 1958, he was the son of Stanley and Marie (Tavernier) Muldrew. David was raised in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston until he was around twelve years old, when his family left the city for the suburbs of Sharon, Massachusetts. He graduated from Sharon High School with the class of 1975, continuing his education at American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. After his freshman year at AIC, David transferred to Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts. He would proudly receive his Bachelor's Degree in English from Stonehill in 1979. For a short period of time after graduating, David lived in Michigan, having gone out to Michigan State College to visit a friend and somehow ending up playing for their lacrosse team! Once he returned to Massachusetts, David found a professional career focused in Human Resources, serving in different industries over the years. He also served as assistant secretary for the employer services division for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

In 1988, after a long day of working in the city, David went out for dinner and drinks with colleagues at Clarke's in Boston. By chance he met another young professional named Nancy, and an instant connection was made. The pair enjoyed many future date nights of dinner and sports, and three short years after they met, David was planning their wedding. He took the reins by coordinating caterers, finding friends to DJ and take photographs, and spent countless hours making sure everything would be perfect - and it was. On September 21, 1991, David married the love of his life, Nancy Louise (Clabby) Muldrew, in a lovely backyard ceremony at their home in Watertown, Massachusetts.

A decade after meeting each other, David and Nancy would grow their family, proudly welcoming to the world their son Matt, and a few years later, their daughter Rose. Having lost both of his parents by the time he was thirty, David cherished every moment and opportunity to spend quality time with his family, ensuring he was the most supportive and loving father and husband that he could be. A silly and imaginative Dad, David had a fun way of talking and interacting with his kids. When it came time for the serious parts of being a father, David was just as adept, and while he may not have always had the answers the kids needed, he made sure they knew he would support them. He was always their cheerleader, present for every football and lacrosse game or gymnastics and swim meet, adamant that they were not only going to do great, but that they were the best.

David developed and fostered lifelong friendships that spanned decades, all of which he deeply cherished. He traveled a lot for work and enjoyed meeting new people that he would develop true connections with. When time or distance kept David and his friends apart, he made the effort to reach out and maintain the relationships, truly valuing the people in his life. Community was important to David and he was excellent at building it throughout his life. For more than thirty years he coordinated fishing trips with a group of friends and spent many weekends on Martha's Vineyard with his old college pals. If a friend was in need, David was there, helping in whatever way he could, and checking in on those who maybe needed a friend. His love and kindness extended to his broader community too, volunteering as a Pop Warner football coach in Watertown. His love of coaching started when he was an assistant coach at Stoughton High School in 1980.

A gregarious and vibrant man, people could not help being drawn to him. He loved to be the center of attention at a party, using the opportunity to make people smile. David had a laugh that could fill a room and bring a smile to anyone’s face. He had a sarcastic and sometimes self-deprecating sense of humor, making jokes that somehow always landed perfectly. He was also a great story teller - regaling any audience with over the top tales, like how he became great friends with his pal Michael after he sold David a pass to a pool that didn't exist and how David told Michael he could play football for the school team, even though he had never played a day in his life.

David liked to relax by watching sports, listening to music, and watching movies. He loved the old classic Hollywood monsters from a young age, with little David wishing Frankenstein goodnight before bed much to the amusement and confusion of his parents. His love for the creatures continued into fatherhood, sharing his appreciation for them with his family. He loved movies in general, and he often took the kids to the movies to see the latest releases. David and Nancy enjoyed going to concerts, being a fan of bands like the Grateful Dead and the Allman brothers, and recently they enjoyed a date night at a John Fogerty concert. Sports were something that David always enjoyed, following the Boston teams, but his favorite players were always his kids. David liked to man the grill at home but also loved to dine out. He became a regular at many places, getting to know and befriend the waitstaff and owners. He liked the ritual of being a regular and building traditions, looking forward to going to his favorite places and doing his favorite activities.

Beloved husband of Nancy (Clabby) Muldrew.

Loving father of Matthew Muldrew and Rose Muldrew.

Cherished brother of the late Richard Muldrew.

Also survived by his beloved dog Buster, many loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended relatives, colleagues, and friends who were ultimately chosen family.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend David's visitation on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm in the James H. Delaney & Son Funeral Home, 48 Common Street, Walpole.

A funeral service celebrating David's life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in the First Congregational Church of Sharon, 29 Main Street, Sharon, at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Rock Ridge Cemetery in Sharon, where David will be laid to rest with his beloved parents and brother, having spent countless hours there gardening and being with them.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in David's name may be made to supporting Stephen Nangeroni's Spinal Cord Injury Recovery at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-stephens-spinal-cord-injury-recovery or to the Watertown Boys and Girls Club at 25 Whites Ave, Watertown, MA 02472 or by visiting https://watertownbgc.org/donate/