Dave attended Keene schools, graduating from Keene High School in 1962. After furthering his education in communications in Boston, he was employed by a radio station in Brattleboro, VT and later owning a cinema and Aim Telephone Systems. He completed his career at the former Hinsdale Raceway.
He and his ex-wife, Diane, were involved with Miss Vermont and the Miss America Pageant for several years. He was interested in photography and was instrumental in placing many retired greyhounds.
David is survived by his sister, Patricia Walker of Dublin, a niece, five nephews, and many special friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Robert H. Calef.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to be made in David S. Calef’s name to Spofford Rescue, PO Box 175, Chesterfield, NH 03443 or Home Healthcare, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431 (www.HCSServices.org).