Called to eternal life on September 9, 2014. Age 83. Of Gloucester City. David was born in Ilford, Essex, England and was a longtime resident of Washington Twp. and Gloucester City. He is predeceased by his parents, William G. Wood and Mary M. Love; his longtime partner of 30 years, Edward J. Sedlak; and his siblings Michael, Marie, Alan and Catherine. David is survived by his children, Derek Wood (Tracy), Amanda Ihlenfeld (William), Daryl Wood (Jocelyn) and their mother, Joyce Wood; his grandchildren, Sydney and Audrey; and his siblings, Barbara, John and Francis. David was a devout Catholic and a longtime parishioner of St. Maurice and St. Joachim parish. He retired in 1996 from the State of New Jersey as a longtime educator and school administrator, where he dedicated his career to students with disabilities. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Friday morning, September 12, 2014 from 8:30 to 9:45 AM at St. Joachim Parish: Annunciation B.V.M. R.C. Church: 601 West Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the Church. Following the mass, relatives and friends are invited to a reception to celebrate David's life at 31 Derwen Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Reception attendees are welcome any time between 12 PM - 7 PM. Interment will be private in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Chews Landing. In lieu of flowers, mass cards are requested as well as donations to Penn Wissahickon Hospice, 150 Monument Rd., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004; Operation Smile, 3641 Faculty Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23453; or the National Brain Tumor Society at www.braintumor.org. In the memo, please write: Wm. David Wood. Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Wm. David Wood. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME: 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Ph: 856-456-1142