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David Sturtevant Obituary
OLD ORCHARD BEACH - David Loring Sturtevant, 72, of Old Orchard Beach, died July 23, 2018.
David, the only child of Gustavus Tapley Sturtevant and Zane (Loring) Sturtevent, was born on Oct. 30, 1945. David grew up in Portland, graduated from Deering High School, earned a bachelor's degree at Boston University and a master's degree from Boston College. He worked as a social worker for many years, most recently s as a program manager at Ascentria Care Alliance.
David loved the sun and summer; music of all types, movies and a good book, and most of all the two women in his life.
David was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughter, Hanna Sturtevant; and his partner, Dina Mendros.
There will be a celebration of life from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 35 Rumery St., Saco. There will be a tequila toast and remembrances at 2 p.m. -Hawaiian Shirts are encouraged and bathing suits are optional.
A donation in David's memory
can be made at:
https://www.ascentria.org/donate/donate-now, designate your gift to
Disability Services ME
(that is IDD programs).
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard Tarrence
August 14, 2018
Dave was an awesome guy very friendly to everyone, I had the privilege of working with David many years ago in the CCC program he was a social worker and I a job developer counselor he was so helpful to me as a newly beginning social worker I became instant friends with he a David Deas and we parried together quite often. Dave will be sadly missed he loved his daughter Hannah a spoke of her often, I've not quite gotten over the shock of his passing and as a dear friend I want to say RIP big fella you were loved by many, till we meet again loved you Dave.
Eric Hodges
August 14, 2018
Rest In Peace ! Rest easy Dave!
Vicki Sullivan
August 13, 2018
David was my neighbor at the Junipers in Yarmouth many years ago. He was so much fun. He would bring Hanna to visit me. I would make cookies and she would bring her dolls to show me.
So sad to see his obituary in the paper as he loved life.
SOLANGE TCHATAT
August 12, 2018
You will be missed. You have always been an amazing program manager. May your gentle heart rest in peace in the Kingdom of God.
August 11, 2018
May the love of friends and family comfort you during this difficult time of grief Matthew 5:4.
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