David Todd Brochu

Sadly and suddenly, David Todd Brochu, age 58, of Old Orchard Beach, Maine, left this world much too soon on April 17th 2023.

David was born In Dover-Foxcroft, Maine but moved with his family to Saratoga Springs, NY; White Haven and Freeland Pennsylvania before finally settling in his home state of Maine. He lived in the Old Orchard Beach area of Maine for the majority of his adult life. Regardless of where he lived as a child, he spent his childhood summers on the Penobscot Bay at his grandparent's cottage with his family. Those were great memories and where David got his love of the ocean. David graduated from Searsport High School, Class of 1983, and spent a brief stint in the US Army. He became employed as a roofer in The Portland/Old Orchard Beach, Maine area and stayed in roofing until the day he died.

David was tall, dark, and handsome but shy and quiet and preferred to hang in the background. He loved riding his bicycle around Old Orchard Beach for transportation for many years. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, card games, darts, outdoor grilling and small gatherings with friends and family and tipping back some cold ones. He was always open to trying out a new game at family reunions and always brought his own special humor. He owned an iguana for years which he actually allowed to sleep in his bed!

Recently he was enamored with his classic El Camino and enjoyed tinkering with it during his free time. David was loved by many yet, he never really fathomed how special he was to all of us. He was a dedicated Dad to his adult son. He was the best baby brother to his closest siblings, Maria and Bobby. He will be dearly missed.

David was predeceased by his parents: Pat (Hinton) Brochu and Robert W. Brochu Ist, and two older half-brothers; Randall Chase and Bruce Chase. He is survived by his son, David Brochu of Borger, Texas and several grandchildren. He is survived by half-sister, Susan Chase of Bangor, Maine and half-sister Summer Brochu of Spartanburg, South Carolina; his sister, Maria Louise Brochu of Dover-Foxcroft, Maine and his brother Robert Winslow Brochu II of Casco, Maine. David is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews and will be especially missed by his nephew Rob Brochu III.

There will be no formal services but his family will celebrate his life at a private gathering in May. Sweet David, may you rest in peace.