David MacQuarrie

In 1973, I moved from Michigan to attend Yale Divinity School in New Haven. I ordered a "hop-up kit" for my 1971 Savage which took ages to arrive. So I was in the shop a lot waiting for the parts to arrive. So I would go to school (as much as I had to, no more) and then go over to set up new bikes with Richard Mei and Ros Perrin. for $7 a pop. Then people would get hurt racing (including dave) and Dave asked me to fill in for them. So over my time in New Haven, I learned Suzuki parts,...

I met Dave in 1974 at New Haven Suzuki when I bought my very first motocross bike - a 1974 Suzuki TM-250. In 1976 I was back to purchase a new Suzuki RM-250 from Dave. Dave threw in a green and yellow New Haven Suzuki racing jersey that I still have today. I lost touch with Dave for many years since I no longer lived in the New Haven area but in 2013/2014 I visited New Haven PowerSports to look at a used Triumph Tiger 1050 that they were selling. I had no idea if Dave was the owner so I asked...

Dave was a wonderful man and i always enjoyed my visits to New Haven Suzuki to chat and look for another bike! My best wishes to the Family.

Dave MacQuarrie was a compassionate caring boss to me. I worked hard for him at New Haven Suzuki for many years. He supported my intense curiosity and will to learn. He paid for factory training, and supported my night welding school classes at Wilcox Tech.
During my first year, I would hitch-hike 30 miles into work after school (I had early release). I worked until 8 pm. Dave would drive me home. We had some great talks!
We (his employees) raced motorcycles together, and he was right...

I'm so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

My deepest condolences to Brooks and Georgette on the passing of father and father-in-law. May fond memories replace your sorrow as the days pass.