David George “Bear” Dionne, 69, of Nashua, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 27, 2019 at Lowell General Hospital in Lowell, MA after a period of declining health.
A longtime resident of Nashua, David was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 20, 1950, son of the late George A. and Rita (Mercier) Dionne. Educated in local schools, he attended Bishop Guertin High School when it was still an all- male school deciding he needed to transfer to Nashua High School to share school life with the babes, graduating in 1970.
Dave enjoyed great music and driving so one of his first jobs was being the roadie for Aces and Eights, a job he truly loved, with friendships made lasting a lifetime.
Mr. Dionne had been employed as a truck driver with the former Franklin Furniture and then went to work for RIVCO for 25 years first as a truck driver then when his health started declining he moved to sales and management.
In his leisure time, David and Terry could be found at the beach during summer and winter with trips to other destinations always together they were found, their choice was each other.
When he had spare- time Bear liked cooking; there are fond memories of him cooking with his mother in-law Estelle at Christmas and Thanksgiving which made her so very happy and you could hear them laughing together.
He did love great music and in his younger years got to see many of the great musicians up close and personal. He was a fan of the Red Sox and Patriots; and also enjoyed skiing, Ice fishing, soccer and long nights playing horseshoes with his buds.
Members of his family include his wife, Theresa J. “Terri” (Lemoine) Dionne, the love of his life, whom he married on October 8, 1988 and shared over 30 years together; his sister, Louise Mitchell and her husband James of Florida and formerly of Nashua; his father-in-law, Donald Lemoine and his wife Joan; brothers-in-law, Lawrence Lemoine Sr. and Leonard Lemoine and his wife France all of Nashua; also many nieces, nephews and his special four legged friend Stella along with the felines of the household Siam and Spider. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his mother-in-law, Estelle Lemoine. He is also now reunited with his special friends Kenny Karowski, Eric Clark and Dave Noel.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Tuesday evening, March 5t h from 6 to 8 p.m. A Prayer Service will be held in the funeral home Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock followed by interment in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Liver Department at Lahey Hospital Burlington MA, the Cancer society or any donation of your choice.
Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com
