David Rice Orne

David Rice Orne, affectionately known as “Grampy Grump”, 73, of Yarmouth passed away peacefully while surrounded by his loving family on June 23rd at the Gosnell House in Scarborough. David was born in Boothbay Harbor on January 12, 1943, one of two sons of Albert and Evelyn (Gallant) Orne.

David was an avid outdoorsman and has been a Master Maine Guide since 1958. If he wasn’t fishing, he was hunting; if he wasn’t hunting, he was fishing…or out playing golf, can’t forget about golf! He had an endless love for the outdoors and an incredible work ethic. He began as a meat cutter fresh out of high school and worked for a number of local stores in both Maine and New Hampshire. He began working as a tinsmith at Bath Iron Works in the early 70’s and continued his career with them up until retiring in 1994. If he wasn’t working or enjoying the outdoors, he was actively participating within his community. David was a member of the Amvets Post 2 in Yarmouth for 30 years and even held the title Commander of Sons of Amvets from 2006-2008.

David is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Leslie Orne of Yarmouth, daughters, Lisa Orne Hallinan and her husband, Richard of Boothbay Harbor, Teresa Orne Bryer of Boothbay, & the late Michael Harvey Orne, 9 grandchildren, Cody Orne, Dana & Evelyn Greenleaf, Brandon Markowski, Kaitlin Orne, Bruce Orne, & Stephanie Bryer, all in the Boothbay area, Brittney Christy & her husband Sam, of Houston TX, and Megan Shanholtz & her husband Wesley, of Bowdoinham, ME, and 5 Great grandchildren, Lilly Carol Brown, Rory, Mia, Owen, & Roman. David is predeceased by both parents, Albert & Evelyn Orne and his brother, Donald & his wife Shelley Orne.

We will be having visiting hours at Lindquist Funeral Home in Yarmouth on Thursday June 30th from 4-6p followed by a reception at Amvets in Yarmouth. All are welcome to attend and share memories, laughter or tears.

We would like to thank the staff at the Gosnell Hospice House and Hospice of Southern Maine. The care you extended to David was exceptional. Words can never describe how deeply grateful we are for all that you have done.

In lieu of flowers we ask that you make donations to the Gosnell House in memory of David. Donations can also be made at his celebration of life for a Memory Brick which will have David’s name printed on it and will be laid within the walkway at Gosnell.