David Paul Marquis ... youth hockey league organizer

MILTON - David Paul Marquis, 79, died peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 9, 1940 in Rochester, the son of David G. and Annette (Perreault) Marquis. David was affectionately known as Pepere or "Pep" by his loved ones.
After graduating in 1959 from Holy Rosary High School in Rochester, David spent his career working for several different companies including Simplex Wire & Cable, Avery ABB, Westinghouse, Neslab, and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard where he retired. He was a veteran and member of the American Legion, having served in the Army Reserve after receiving basic training at Fort Dix, N.J.
David was an avid ice hockey fan and was a founding member, and first president, of the Somersworth-Berwick Youth Hockey Association. He especially enjoyed watching the Montreal Canadians. David and Arlene were fixtures at their son's and grandchildren's athletic and academic events. David's other interests included fishing, gardening, and genealogy. He enjoyed life the most when he was simply spending quality time with his family - especially "island time" at the family's island camp on Milton Three Ponds.
He was predeceased by his brother Edgar ("Buddy"), and Edgar's daughter, Dawn, of Rochester, David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Arlene (Poire); his son Scott and wife, Lisa of Milton, his son Alan and wife, Sherri of Somersworth; and his son Daniel, and wife Michelle of Rollinsford. He is also survived by his five grandchildren: Arielle, Evan, Meredith, Camden, and Teagan.
The Marquis family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the medical professionals at Frisbie Memorial, Wentworth Douglass, and Massachusetts General hospitals for their care and compassion throughout David's illness.