David L. Violette

David L. Violette, 67, of Turner, passed away on Monday April 8th, 2019 at Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice in Auburn, following a hard fought battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brunswick, Maine on August 23, 1951, a son of Reginald and Doris (Poulin) Violette. Dave graduated from Rumford High School, Class of 1970. He proudly served in the United States Army 135th Assault Helicopter Company, supporting the 101st Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. Dave worked in the paper industry at the Rumford Mill for 35+ years. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 111. Dave was an avid outdoorsman, loving fishing in all seasons, boating, and summer nights around his home fire pit. He was a master sugarmaker taking great pride in his syrup at Maple Ridge Sugar House, as well as an exceptional woodworker, gifting many of his family with his beautiful creations. Dave cherished all moments with his family, especially time with his daughters and grandchildren. He loved spending time being Grampa. His favorite activity was spending time with his wife and best friend of 20+ years, Jamie. Dave will be remembered for his devotion to family, patriotism, and hard work ethic. The family would like to offer a special thank you to the staff at the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice for all of their wonderful care and support during this difficult time. He is survived by the love of his life, Jamie Violette; daughters; Desiree Giroux and husband, Ryan, and Amanda Violette and fiancé, William; step-daughters; Sara Gordon and husband, Gabe, and Kristin Harris and husband, Chris; grandchildren; Mitchell Gordon and Lucy U. Harris; siblings; Ronald Violette and wife, Carol, Normand Violette and wife, Glenna, Karen Brookhouse and husband, Phil, and Sue Chervenak and husband Jim; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Reginald Violette; his mother, Doris Knight; and his great nephew, Nathan Capponi. If so desired contributions in David’s memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 114 Perimeter Road Units G & H, Nashua NH 03063.