BENTON – William “Dave” David Cairnie, 96, passed away Nov. 29, 2016 at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville after a brief illness.
He was born in Lowell, Mass., the son of Peter and Margaret (Baxter) Cairnie.
He lived in New York City until the age of 15. He then moved to Benton Maine to live with his Uncle Bill and Aunt Doris Baxter and attended Lawrence High School. There he met his future wife Ethel Taylor.
Dave enjoyed sports at Lawrence and scored the first touchdown on Keyes Field and was a recipient of the Bulldog Award. He coached Little League Baseball and enjoyed watching his sons in their athletic activities. Dave loved golf. He played in the Senior League at Natanis well into his nineties and was known for shooting his age or less. He enjoyed his many trips to North Carolina and playing golf there. He was an avid reader and liked to tease the ladies at the Lawrence Library.
He was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II until his honorable discharge. He was a member of the Fairfield United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many years. He was a member of the Siloam Lodge #0092 of Fairfield where he was Master and served as Chaplain for over 50 years. One of his favorite outings was a trip to Young’s Lobster Pound with his family. Dave worked at Taylor Motors and Joseph Motors until his retirement.
Dave became a volunteer at Lakewood Manor in 1997 after the loss of his wife. The family would like to thank Dr. Knausenberger and the Lakewood staff for their wonderful care while Dave was a resident.
He is survived by 3 sons, David Cairnie and wife Evelyn, Raymond Cairnie and wife Alice, Paul Cairnie and wife Angie; 5 grandchildren, David, Peggy, Donna, Melissa, and Michael; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild. He was predeceased by his lovely wife, Ethel (after 58 years of marriage), brothers Peter and George, sisters Jessie and Millie.
At Dave’s request, there will be a graveside service on December 7 at 1:00 pm at Ames Cemetery, River Road, Benton, Me. A gathering for friends and family to follow at the United Methodist Church in Fairfield at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations in Dave’s memory to the Fairfield United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 313, 37 Skowhegan Road, Fairfield, ME 04937
Arrangements under the direction and care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan, Maine 04976
