David G. Ruest

David G. Ruest obituary, Presque Isle, ME

David G. Ruest

David Ruest Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowers Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Presque Isle on Jan. 23, 2026.
VAN BUREN: David G. Ruest 65, died peacefully at a Madawaska nursing facility surrounded by family on Sunday January 18th 2026 following a long illness. He was born February 14, 1960 in Van Buren, a son of the late Addis and Carlene (Madore) Ruest.
David very much enjoyed being outdoors fishing, and riding ATV.
He is survived by: his son, Jason Ruest and his wife Megan of Hamlin. Two grandchildren Elliot & Mallory Ruest. four sisters, Nancy Pelletier and her husband Lucien of St. Leonard, NB, Canada, Judy Silva and her husband Herb of Midlothian VA, Barbara Byram and her husband Lawrence of St. Leonard, NB, Canada, and Lisa Ruest and her partner Daniel Couturier of Madawaska, and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, David was predeceased by an infant sister, Wanda.
A private Christian burial will be held in the spring for family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bowers Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Presque Isle. Online condolences may be shared at www.bowersfuneral.com
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