David was born February 14, 1943 in Norwich, the son of the late Alfred and Frances (Perkins) Wilber.
He married the love of his life Janet (West) Wilber April 11, 1968 in Yantic.
David proudly served 10 years in the United States Navy, where he was an aircraft mechanic. He was a member of the Yantic Fire Department from 1960 to 1976. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post #594 and a member of the Veterans Rally Point.
In addition to his beloved wife of 58 years, Janet Wilber, he is survived by his daughters Paula Freeburn and her husband Dan, Cheryl Lambert and her husband Doug; by his sisters Shirley Rybakiewicz and Irene Taylor; grandchildren Billie-Jean Teeter and husband Joshua, Darrin Guillot Jr., Keith Freeburn, Adam Freeburn and Krystle Freeburn; by his 5 great-grandchildren and by his brother in laws Randy West, Roger West, and Mark West and his wife Patti and by numerous nieces and nephews. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and community,
In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his brothers Alfred Wilber Jr. and Raymond Wilber,
Visitation will be held at the Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave, Norwich on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5pm to 7 pm. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday at St. Joseph Cemetery, 815 Boswell Ave in Norwich at 11 am.
Please visit www.labenskifuneralhome.com to leave a message of condolence for David’s family.
The Labenski Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
