Dr. David Lanning, 96, of Hampstead, NH passed away April 26th at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA.

He grew up in Baker, Oregon and graduated from the University of Oregon and he received his doctorate from MIT.  David was a professor at MIT for Nuclear Engineering. After retiring, David and his wife, Gloria wintered in Florida and summered in Old Orchard Beach, ME and Hampstead, NH. He enjoyed reading, watching the news, keeping informed on all thing's science, watching the grandkids and breakfast with The Rowdy Bunch.

David will be deeply missed by his children, Daniel Lanning and his wife Catherine of Texas, Stephan Lanning and wife Bee of Florida, Davida Brule and her husband Paul of Hampstead, NH, his siblings Don Lanning and his wife Barbara of Kennewick Washington, his grandchildren Nathan Lanning, Tim Lanning, Tyler Lanning, Heather D'Angeli, Dr. Stephanie Brule, Danny Lanning, David Lanning, Caitlyn Lanning, Kenneth Lanning, his great grandson (his buddy) Evan David D'Angeli and  his many loved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of 60 years, Gloria Lanning.

A Funeral Service will be Wednesday, May 1st at 1:00PM at the Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main St, Hampstead, NH. Arrangements are under the care of Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.

Memorial donations in David's name may be made to Hampstead Congregational Church, 61 Main St, Hampstead, NH 03841 or the Lutheran Church of the Living Water, 12475 Chancellor Blvd, Port Charlotte, FL 33953.

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