UNION – David “Doc” Littlefield, 63, passed away Jan. 20, 2006, in his home surrounded by loved ones. He was the son of Ruth and Lewis Littlefield of Auburn. He was born Sept. 28, 1942. He graduated from Edward Little High School, Gorham State Teachers College (now USM), earned a masters degree from the University of Connecticut and a Ph.D. at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. David and his wife, Sally, moved to Union, in 1979. Dave taught for 35 years, 26 of which were spent at Camden Hills Regional High School, where he became science department head and fondly known as “Doc.” He taught biology, including his favorite course Research Biology. He was a passionate teacher who sought to make a difference in the lives of the students. In addition, David was also an avid sports fan and coached girls’ basketball. He was involved in the local community and served as the chairman of Union’s Recreation Committee for 20 years. Dave ran the summer recreation program for young children and taught youth and adult tennis lessons. He also served 13 years on the SAD No. 40 school board and for one year as its chairperson. Dave took pride in his home and worked hard with his wife designing and constructing beautiful gardens and stone walls which surround their farm. Dave was a wonderful husband, father, brother and friend and will be dearly remembered for his love, kindness and generosity, as well as his hard work ethic, dedication to his community and his unassuming nature. Dave will be remembered by his wife of 40 years, Sally; and his daughters, Julie of Manchester, Mass. and Janet of Hebron; his sister, Dale Sherburne and her husband, Russ, of Gardiner and their children, Holly and Heidi; his sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Jim Drummond of New Gloucester and their children, Katie and Michael. Other survivors are his mother-in-law, Clarice Barrell of New Gloucester; and sister-in-law, Marcia and her husband, Richard King, of Tucson, Ariz. and all others who happily have called him friend. A memorial service will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the First Baptist Church, Grace Avenue, (next to Moody’s Diner on Route One), Waldoboro. Pastor Michael A. Peterson will officiate. Arrangements are under the direction of Coast of Maine Cremation and Funeral Service, Waldoboro. Should friends so desire, donations may be made to the Littlefield Orphanage in Ntaja, Malawi. The checks can be sent to Janet Littlefield, P.O. Box 108, Hebron, ME 04238 or to the Money Athletic Foundation, 50 Bull Hill Rd., Hope, ME 04847.
DAVID ‘DOC’ LITTLEFIELD
