DOVER-FOXCROFT – David G. Tondreau, 72, died Jan. 13, 2009, in Dover-Foxcroft. He grew up in Westbrook, raised by his grandmother, Lydia Tondreau. Dave worked as a young teenager at S.D. Warren, providing the means for the beginning of his lifelong penchant for snappy clothes. He joined the U.S. Marines at age 18, serving three years, during which he traveled to Vieques, Puerto Rico, Okinawa and Japan. He later worked at Sebago Moc for more than 30 years as a handsewer. Dave’s greatest loves were his recreational pursuits. He took up skiing with gusto in his 40s and served on Shawnee Peak Safety Patrol for 10 years. An avid golfer, he had many golfing buddies at River Meadow, Westbrook. He took up mountain biking and roller blading when many his age had slowed down. His friends could depend on him showing up in a colorful, often purple, outfit, appropriate to the sport. He was a lifelong member of Portland Eagles and the American Legion. Dave had a zest for life and a generosity of spirit that endeared him to many friends. He was beloved by the staff at Hibbard Nursing Home, Dover Foxcroft, his last home. Surviving relatives are his grandchildren, Tia Tondreau of Dover-Foxcroft and David Wayne of Westbrook; a great-grandson, David G. Wayne; his daughter-in-law, Mary Tondreau of Dover-Foxcroft; his aunt, Florida Tondreau; and cousins, Gilbert Fecteau, Theresa Guevin and Sandra Trueworthy. He was predeceased by his children, Terry Tondreau and Brenda Kirk. Services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, Church Street, Westbrook. A lunch reception will be after at Westbrook Eagles. Contributions may be made in Dave’s memory to Hibbard Nursing Home Activity Fund, P.O. Box 159, Dover-Foxcroft, ME 04226, or Animal Refuge League, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098.
DAVID GARNET TONDREAU
