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David Hau Obituary
PORTLAND - David (Horr) Hau, 76, born Sept. 5, 1941, of Portland, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, after a battle with Cancer and Kidney failure.
A hard worker all of his life, David attended Portland schools and worked with his brothers pouring concrete foundations. He also worked 20 years as an upholsterer at Enterprise Mattress (Dana Warp mill in Westbrook) and he retired from Maine Medical Center after 20 years in the Food Services Department.
His favorite things included: spending time with his family, antiquing and "treasure hunting" with his wife. He enjoyed antique cars and old refurbished radios, along with being at Little Sebago Lake in Windham and enjoying Portland's scenic coastline. David was a very unselfish, quiet man, always putting everyone's needs before his own. He was his family's caretaker. When asked how he was doing, his standard replies were "Finest KInd", or "I'm fine, don't worry about me".
David is survived by his wife Sharon (Rickett) Hau; and daughters Janice M. Ayers and husband Duane, Laurie A. Nadeau and husband Paul, and son Kevin T. Hau and wife Christine; six grandchildren, Emily & Erin Ayers, Raymond & Lauren Nadeau, and Christopher & Connor Hau; two brothers Dana and James Horr, two sisters Shirley (Doughty) Horr and Margaret (Pressnell) Horr, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Dana O. Horr and Anna E. Malia Horr; sister Anna (Horr) Maynard, brothers Dick Horr, Bill Horr and Robert Malia (Horr).
He died surrounded by the people who meant the most to him, his loving family, in peace forever.
The family would like to invite you to share your stories and condolences on Thursday Oct. 26, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St, Portland 207-775-3763. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday Oct. 27, at 10:00 a.m. at Jones, Rich & Barnes Funeral Home, followed by a committal service at Brooklawn Memorial Park. You may offer your condolences and watch a video of David's life at www.jonesrichandbarnes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for David Hau
James Horr
October 26, 2017
I am honored and blessed to to be in the same family tree as Uncle Dave. He was truly a blessing in my life and I will miss his Big smile and great laugh. My condolences to the Family, may you find peace in the knowledge that he will live in our thoughts forever. The world has lost a Great Man!
Anna Horr
October 26, 2017
Uncle Dave Thank you for being so kind to my family during really difficult times. You visited my Dad every Wednesday and Matt even though you weren't well yourself. I hope you have met your mother in Heaven and hopefully you are having a great time catching up. We will all miss you until we meet again may God bless you and take care of you. No pain anymore just happiness. Love your neice Nan
Taftville, CT
October 26, 2017
We always looked forward to the visits from David and Sharon. There was always so much laughter and great stories of our family in Maine. David will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sharon and the family. We will see you in again in Heaven Uncle David.
Sending our Love,
Tommy, Trish, Austin and Isaac
Audrey Rowland
October 25, 2017
Dear sweet uncle David - what can be said of a man whose love was pure and genuine with never a thought for himself? He knew the value of spending time with those he loved and it showed in the love that was returned to him. So many special memories... Prayers, hugs and love to Aunt Sharon, Janice, Laurie and Kevin.
Loretta Daniels
October 25, 2017
To my very precious Uncle David. Words could never explain the place you hold in my heart. Thanks for being such a wonderful Brother to my Mom. I will love and miss you until we meet again in Heaven.
Margaret Pressnell
October 25, 2017
I often told David that there wasn't enough paper to write down what He meant to me. He shook His head that He understood. David was a quite man, but His life spoke a loud message of how a man should live. So proud to be His sister. He is gone but will ALWAYS be loved and missed.
Judy GeorgeLast Name
October 25, 2017
Truly one of the kindest and most giving man I have ever known. His tireless generosity to Doris Barnes will never be forgotten.
Cindy, Paul & family
October 24, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jeannie Tilton
October 24, 2017
Uncle David you were a very special Godly man. You will be missed. Our prayers are with the family and our hearts are grieving for you all. Will miss your smile and gentle spirit. Love, Jeannie (Horr)) and Mike Tilton
Karen Sinclair
October 24, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
October 24, 2017
Uncle David, more like a big brother when I was little. Always had a big smile and fantastic hugs. He will be sorely missed. Love to Aunt Sharon , Janice, Laurie and Kevin.
Love you all so much.
Love,
Delilah.
Dick & Jill Horr
October 24, 2017
We love you, dearly, Uncle David. You always greeted everyone with a great smile, no matter how you were really feeling. We will always remember that smiling face! You will be missed by many who loved you.
Sherry Storms
October 23, 2017
I have very fond memories of Uncle David from visits he made to Tennessee and visits we made to Maine. He was a kind, selfless man who meant so much to so many. I know he has heard "well done, my good and faithful servant" from our heavenly Father. God had a great purpose for David's life and the result of a life well lived can be seen in his loving family. He will be missed on this earth, but I rejoice in knowing that we will meet again one day. Much love and many hugs are sent to his precious family from the Storms family.
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