David T. Pulsifer.

NORTHBORO - David T. Pulsifer, 77, of Northboro, died Oct. 30, at Marlborough Hills Health Care, in Marlboro, following a short illness.

He is survived by his two sisters, Ann Mallinson of Templeton and Jane Klasmeier and her husband, Jerry, of Crownsville, Md.; nieces and nephews.

Born in Manchester, he was the son of the late Walter T. and Josephine H. (Howes) Pulsifer. He was a longtime resident of Northboro.

He worked as a shipping clerk for Unican Plastics for 18 years, before retiring in 1984. In 1975, he worked as a CB'er in connection with Special Teams on Patrol and for the Northboro Police Department as a civilian for the Stop Program. An avid CB'er for 30 years, he was a member of the Northborough and Assabet Valley CB clubs. For 46 years, he played the organ for many churches including Cornish Maine Congregational Church and the Congregational Church, in West Boylston. He was assistant organist for Trinity Episcopal Church, in Connecticut, from 1954 to 1982. He also filled in as organist for the Church of the Nativity in Northboro, where he was also a member.

A graveside service was Nov. 3, at Howard Street Cemetery. Hays Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. Donations can be made to the Church of Nativity Building Fund, Attn.: Cindy Loverin, 45 Howard St., Northboro, MA 01532. For online condolences, visit www.haysfuneralhome.com.