David Graiver

Of South Paris, ME, formerly of Sharon, age 60, son of Queenie & William Graiver of Sharon. After receiving a teaching degree at BU, David moved to Maine, where he built his own Thoreau-like cabin and became part of the back-to-the-land movement of the 60's. He later purchased a wood-burning sauna, which he ran and which served as the center for his business holdings, which included: real estate, land, timber and firewood. David recently realized a life-long dream by building his mountain-top estate on his own mountain, overlooking his beloved forest, streams, and pastures. But David's simplest pleasures remained his family and running his sauna, where he conversed with customers, and entertained family and friends with his unique brand of storytelling. David is survived by his brother Steven, who resides in the neighboring town of Norway, Maine, and his sister Sara Ahrens of Newton. David died peacefully at his mountain-top home on Tuesday, March 18th, surrounded by his three children: Loni, William, & Holly, his caring partner Suzie, and his dog Forest. He is survived by his four grandchildren. Like Thoreau, he loved the land, and the breath of nature on his Maine beard.