DAVID G. GAVIN

GAVIN, David G. Of Whitman, passed away suddenly on May 7, 2023. He was born on June 8, 1955 at Quincy Hospital, and raised in Braintree. David graduated from Blue Hills Regional School, class of 1974. Soon after, he worked at the General Dynamics Shipyard in Quincy. Upon earning his third class engineer license, he worked for several years at Brockton Hospital. David worked for over 30 years at Boston Gas Company, retiring as a district inspector two years ago. David was the beloved father of Lauren E. Gavin of Bridgewater, Katelyn M. Gavin of Marshfield, and Michelle L. Eich and her husband Kevin of Halifax. He was the proud and adored Papa to Michaela and Kaiden Eich, who were the light of his life. He was a devoted son to Dorothy M. (Wyman) Gavin and the late Frank T. Gavin. David is also survived by his siblings, Glenn F. Gavin of West Barnstable, Janice L. Genatossio of Norton, Richard J. Gavin of Braintree, Stephen J. Gavin of Hanover, Robert J. Gavin of CA, and the late Dorrie E. Connolly. He was the loving, fun uncle to many nieces and nephews. David touched many lives and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. His unconditional love, sense of humor and charismatic personality will be forever ingrained in all he knew. Visiting Hours on Tuesday May 16, 2023 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, at 809 Main St. All are invited to gathering in funeral home at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, prior to the Funeral Mass, in Sacred Heart Church, Weymouth at 10:30 AM. Burial in Hingham Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at www.lls.org