David D. Tapley

Born in Litchfield, Conn. June 12, 1924 son of the late Allen Tapley and Grace (Doucette) Tapley.

David enlisted in the United States Marine Corp December 30, 1941, serving his country proudly in the capture and defense of Guadalcanal, Rendova and Munda Islands with the USMC 9th defense battalion. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9150 in Lewiston and American Legion Post 135 of Sabattus.

After the war, he was employed by Whiteholm Dairy, Specialty Paper Co., State Paper Co, St. Mary's Hospital and Central Maine Medical Center.

David married Clarice Casson on September 3, 1951, having 59 years and 8 months together. He was a devoted, loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his wife; two sons, Ronald Tapley and wife Linda and Alan Tapley and wife Sarah; one daughter Barbara Kennedy and husband Scott; 5 grandchildren, Justin, Quintin and Veronica Pringle, Cole and Chase Tapley; 4 sisters, Ione, Shirley, Merline and Bonnie.

He was predeceased by a brother, Norman and two sisters, Daisy and Arlene.

David's family extends a special thank you to Androscoggin Hospice Care for his comforting, loving care, especially to Kate, Guy, Beth and Barbara also to the staff from the Gilbert Wing at Marshwood Center and a big thank you to the Veterans Administration.

You are invited to share your condolences and fond memories with the Tapley family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a chapel service with military honors Monday, May 16 th. at 2:00 PM at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta, Maine. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Foundation, P.O. 819, Lewiston, ME. 04241-0819 or the U.S. Marine Corp Fund from their web site at www.semperfifund.org. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, ME 04240 784-4584