ELLSWORTH – David Jasper Maddocks, 53, passed away Dec. 25, 2011, surrounded by his wife, son, daughter and her family, at his home. He was born May 9, 1958, in Ellsworth, son of Irvin R. and Joyce A. (Barker) Maddocks.
While David fought cancer for many years his spirits were always positive. David enjoyed his family and spent his time with his son, Raymond. David enjoyed hiking, fishing, motorcycle riding, splitting firewood and watching Raymond in his many sporting interests. David graduated from Ellsworth High School in 1976, and after graduating he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving his country for five years. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, he and a buddy drove their motorcycles from California to Maine – enjoying the scenery and everything our country has to offer. David received a certificate in building construction from Eastern Maine Community College. David worked for many years as a carpenter, and after his son was born he worked as an independent logger to spend more time at home caring for his son.
David is survived by his wife of 15 years, Gail (Poulin) Maddocks; son, Raymond; daughters, Joanne Awalt, Cindy Bromely Gallaher and her husband, Sean, of Oakhill, Va., and Michelle Bromely Bailey and her husband, Steve, of Trenton; and five grandchildren, Joshua and Emily Carlson, Aiden and Deaglan Gallaher, and Corbin Bailey. He is also survived by his sisters, Ann Kane of Ellsworth, Karen Connery and her husband, Larry, of Rochester, N.H., and Rebecca Maddocks Wilber and her husband, Rollie, of Ellsworth; brother, Irving Maddocks III of Ellsworth; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and a special nephew, Sean Kane, wife, Missy, and daughter, Briana, with whom David shared many happy memories with. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Chris Watson Maddocks.
Friends may call 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Bragdon-Kelley Funeral Home, 215 Main St., Ellsworth. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Family Bible Church, Trenton Road, Ellsworth. Interment will be at Juniper Cemetery, Ellsworth. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Eastern Maine Dialysis Center, 11 Short St., Ellsworth, ME 04605; or CancerCare of Maine, care of Healthcare Charities, P.O Box 931, Bangor, ME 04402-0931.