Lavender, David A. Sr. , of Norwood, MA, formerly of Lexington, MA and Belfast, ME , July 28, 2015. Husband of the late Margaret M. (Foley) Lavender. Father of David A. Lavender Jr. and his partner Caroline Ahdab of Pepperell, Dennis J. Lavender of Dracut, Michael E. Lavender and his partner Roberto Flores of Franklin, and Alan R. Lavender and his husband Danny Milner Jr. of Norwood. David is also survived by his companion Bea Thompson of Morrill, ME, and by 3 grandchildren, Joshua, Andrew, and Matthew. A graveside service will be held Monday Aug. 3 at Westview Cemetery, 520 Bedford St. in Lexington at 11am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Bedford VA Hospice, Attn. Volunteer Services, Ref. Patient Programs, 200 Springs Rd. Bedford, MA 01730.