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1971
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2017
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David Huckins Obituary
He graduated from Merrimack Valley High School in 1989 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from St. Joseph's College in Maine 1993. As teenager, he started working for Pittsfield Gas & Oil and later worked for a couple of different oil and propane companies before starting his own company, Huckleberry Propane & Oil, LLC, in 2001. He previously was President of the Canterbury Softball League and a long-time board member and coach for ICB Youth Basketball and Penacook Pride AAU programs. He started his high school coaching career as the Merrimack Valley JV Girls coach and later became the MV Girls Varsity coach until recently stepping down. He coached his own daughters since they were little girls and touched the lives of so many other girls over the years who he thought of as "family" even after they graduated. He was a player on the Merrimack Valley Boys basketball State Championship team that won their first State title in 1989 and 25 years later he coached the Merrimack Valley Girls basketball team to their first title in 2014.
He treasured time spent with his family and friends particularly the times in Errol. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and watching his girls play basketball and field hockey. He enjoyed time with his dogs and cats. He was all about "giving back" and his generosity has often touched so many in his communities.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife, Tracy Huckins. Two daughters, Cassidy Huckins and Carly Huckins of Loudon; two brothers, Bradford Huckins and his wife, Anyela of Gilbert, Ariz. and Keith Keniston of Pittsfield; nephew, William Keniston; and nieces, Isabella and Camilla Huckins and Morgan Keniston. He also leaves behind Quentin Huckins, who was always like a son to him, as well as several members of his Huckleberry Family.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, at 10 a.m. at one of his favorite places, the Merrimack Valley High School gymnasium in Penacook. The gymnasium doors will open at 9 a.m., please allow yourself time to park and get seated for services to begin at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at the Loudon Centre Cemetery in Loudon. There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Independent Community Basketball (ICB) Youth Basketball Program, PO Box 6574, Penacook, NH 03303.
The Wendall J. Butt Funeral Home of Penacook is handling all arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David Huckins
Lee Beaton
September 7, 2020
I will never forget the late night pillow fight at the Huckins house when our basketball team stayed over for a tournament weekend .
Judy Rand
September 7, 2019
David is a light that will always shine bright. He will live on in the hearts of all those that know and love him. He is with you each and every day❤
October 6, 2017
Dear Tracy, Cassidy and Carly,
Art and I were deeply saddened to learn of Dave's untimely passing. We are so very sorry for your deep loss of your husband and father. Dave was a wonderful person in all aspects of his life. He cared deeply for his family, friends and his community. He was an inspiration to many as was evident by the extraordinary response in attending his memorial service. We also knew him as an honest and sincere business person. Please know we have been holding the whole Huckins family in our hearts. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
Art and Sheila Swenson
David Kenney
October 1, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Tracy and family and the Keniston Family and Huckins Family.
Pat Turgeon
September 22, 2017
Tracy, I feel so terrible about your loss. Dave was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bob & Cindy Borges
September 18, 2017
Our deepest sympathy to you Tracy as well as your two daughters. I'm sure you have many fine memories of your life with Dave and he will live on in your heart and mind through those memories.
Heather Pelillo
September 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You were an inspiration to us all. Thank you for all you have done for our community and for us.
September 16, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I remember when he worked at Rivco he was the person that hired me Dave will be missed deeply.
Paulette Cross
September 16, 2017
We never want to hear news like this especially someone like Dave who was too young and too giving to be gone so soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Paulette Karwocki Cross and Dot Karwocki
Lewis (Junior) Triacca
September 15, 2017
David , Belinda ,Diane , Sorry to hear of your sons passing , sounds like he was a wonderful person , may he R.I.P.
Mark & Kimmi Durgin & family
September 14, 2017
Our dearest condolences for your loss. Your family will help carry on Dave's legacy and spirit! His passion for community and sports will never be forgotten; he touched so many lives!
Lee and stephanie Beaton
September 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to Tracy and the family . He will be missed.
RIP dave
Roberta (Bobby) Lewis Hall
September 14, 2017
What can I say but my heart hurts for your family. Some days just plain stinks, and you all just had one.
Cousin Bobby and family
Peter and Valerie Sacco
September 14, 2017
Saddened to hear of your loss, Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Marcia Moody (used to be Beaton)
September 14, 2017
Tracy,
I knew Dave from him being Lee's basketball coach when Lee was just a kid. I was always impressed at his patience with the boys that age so I can just picture him with your girls and him coaching others throughout the years. I know he will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to you and your girls.
Sherri Trombley
September 14, 2017
My thoughts and prayers to go out to all who's heart Dave touched. His loving family, my thoughts are with you. I'm very sorry for your loss. Dave was such a nice person and very giving. RIP.
Karen Pinkos
September 13, 2017
To the Huckins and the entire MV family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Karen Pinkos-SNHU Women's Basketball
Michael Dery
September 13, 2017
David, You're a man that will not be soon forgotten.. I thank you for all the help you gave me through the yes
September 13, 2017
Tracy and girls so sorry for your loss
September 13, 2017
There are NO words to relieve your pain, with time and family and friends may you find comfort in memories and good times till you meet again,
We are so sorry for your lost.
Chris and Robyn Blanchard
Barbara, Mike & Jeff Durgin
September 13, 2017
We can't even begin to say how sorry we are for your loss. At a time like this we take a moment to reflect back on all the years and what an important part Dave was in the lives of so many people. May you all find peace in remembering and sharing these wonderful memories of him.
Deb and Jeff Lorden
September 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janice Southwick
September 13, 2017
So sorry for your loss. It's apparent you raised a super man who will be missed by all who knew him.
September 13, 2017
Tracy, Carly and Cassidy - We are so very sorry for your loss. Dave will be missed by so many. Our times spent with him and the rest of the Penacook Pride family will never be forgotten. Taylor always refers to Dave as one of her favorite coaches. May he rest in peace. The Darrell family
Jodie Boutwell
September 13, 2017
Tracy, Cassidy and Carly:
Prayers and hugs to all of you! May the great memories you have as well as friends and community member bring you comfort. Thoughtfully Jodie, Joe and Haleigh Boutwell
Diane Burr
September 13, 2017
my thoughts are with the families. Dave was a great person and will not be forgotten.
Chad Speed
September 13, 2017
David was one hell of a guy. Always there when you needed him. That made him a great ball player, business owner, coach, person, and most importantly...a great father to his daughters and husband to Tracy.
To his family, I hope you find some comfort knjowing that David will live on through all of the people he's influenced in the very short time he had with us in the physical form. His spirit, his energy, will forever be a part of everyone he worked with either personally or professionally.
His guidance and influence will continue to help all of us....just as he did before...when we really need it.
Godspeed Dave.
Lezlie Wirein
September 13, 2017
Sorry to hear about Daves passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tom & Lisa Pelletier
September 13, 2017
We are saddened to learn of Daves passing. Sending our deepest condolences to Tracy's family and the Huckleberry family. May he Rest in Peace.
Blessed Be~
Al Irving
September 13, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Katie & Todd Phelps
September 13, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. What an amazing legacy Dave has left behind.
Lyn Spain
September 13, 2017
Our thoughts are with the Keniston & Huckins families at this difficult time. So many great memories over the years with our families.
Maggie Bickford
September 13, 2017
Dear Tracy, Cassidy and Carly,
I hope your warm memories and myriad friends will help carry you all through your grief. Be strengthened by the love that surrounds you. And be comforted by the love you have for each other. That is truly your Dad's legacy.
Jim Bottomley\
September 13, 2017
My heart is heavy and my deepest sympathy to his family, They will all be in my prayers.
Darla
September 13, 2017
I send my love and am so sorry for your loss....he was a great man and will be missed deeply. He will be met with great company in heaven. XOXO
Tony and Nancy Wallingford
September 13, 2017
So sorry for ur loss thoughts and prayers goes out to Tracy Cassidy and Carly along with all of his other relatives he will missed by all
Monica Rollins
September 13, 2017
An amazing, giving, wonderful man, he will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with you Tracy and your girls.
Nancy Storrs Greemore
September 13, 2017
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to all at the passing of Dave. Tracy, Cassidy and Carly. My the memories of a much loved "Man", help to carry you through this time.
Judy Rand
September 13, 2017
With deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Heaven has a new angel to watch over all of you. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all. Love, Judy & Brett Rand
Debbie Bartz
September 13, 2017
Tracy, Cassidy, and Carly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Remember the good times. I know you have many.
Roger and Karon Maxfield
September 12, 2017
We are saddened to hear of Dave's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Tracy and Cassidy and Carly.
Mark Banks
September 12, 2017
A life well lived, one heck of a ball player.
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