David Allen Haight

On July 13th surrounded by his loving wife, Elizabeth, daughter, Casey and her husband Kyle, David Allen Haight passed away peacefully at the age of 71. David was born in Boston, MA to Arnold and Christine Haight.

After graduating from North Quincy High School, where he found much joy exploring his athletic and musical talents, he started his career at Bradlees, eventually managing his own locations in Foxboro and Watertown. He then went on to found his own construction management company, and later, went back to school to train in holistic nutrition, Shiatsu, and Traditional Chinese Medicine, working with clients in his private practice for years before retiring. He loved to put his many skills to good use by being of service to others, and embraced every opportunity to improve the lives of those he crossed paths with.

David loved to design and build things, where his creativity and eye for detail were incredible assets, most notably renovating his family homes throughout the years in Norwell and Chatham, and designing and building new homes in Cohasset and Chatham. He had a unique knack for seeing potential for improvement and refinement in everything he set his attention on.

He loved golf with his long-time friends, “The Brooms” and always looked forward to his time with the guys on the course and in the clubhouse. David also enjoyed learning about and sharing his wealth of knowledge of holistic health, organic gardening, sailing, and feeding and watching the birds. He was a man of many interests, had a wonderful, witty sense of humor, and was happiest when he had the chance to relax and appreciate life with the people he loved.

David was the youngest of 6 boys and is predeceased by his father Arnold, his mother Christine, his brothers Richard, Robert, and George. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Elizabeth (Gilliam), his daughter Casey, and her husband Kyle Von Iderstein. He is also survived by his brothers Arnold and Paul as well as several nieces and nephews.

Donations can be made in David's memory to Farmer's Footprint

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A celebration of life will be held in the fall, more information to come.