David Guy Begin

1958 - 2021

BORN

1958

DIED

2021

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East Lyme High School University of Connecticut

David Begin Obituary

Port Royal, S.C. - David Guy Begin, 63, passed away July 18, 2021, at his home in Port Royal, S.C., surrounded by his immediate family. David was born March 2, 1958, in New London.

He grew up in Niantic, and graduated from East Lyme High School in 1976. David was a talented trumpet and flugelhorn player. He played for pleasure and also with the high school marching band and the Dick Pillar Band. He enjoyed golfing and played many courses around the world.

David attended UCONN and graduated in 1980, from the ROTC program, and became a pilot in the United States Air Force. He married his high school sweetheart Anne in June of 1981, and then began his military career flying A-10s. After retiring from the Air Force as captain, David then became a captain for Northwest Airlines. Following his career with Northwest (now Delta), David worked as an administrator for the International Federation of Airline Pilots in Montreal, Canada. Following this, David traded flying for sailing. Once certified with his captain's license, he, Anne and their beloved dog, Luna, set sail throughout the Caribbean aboard their 44-foot catamaran, "The Huntress." They met many interesting people during this adventure and made a great friends along the way. After a few years of living on the water, David and Anne decided to head for shore, eventually settling in Port Royal, S.C.

Although David's life was cut short, he lived his life fearlessly, with many exciting adventures, and always looking for challenges along the way. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father with a compassionate, caring and gentle soul. In his final days, David said, "When you think of me, just smile."

In addition to his wife Anne, David is survived by his two sons, Zachery and Colter Begin (Mei); his mother Barbara Begin; brother Paul Begin (Gigi); and his sisters, Katherine Fontaine (Ken) and Kristin Teague; mother-in-law Theresa Czaplicki; and brothers-in-law, Romuald (Lindsey) and Paul (Caroline). David also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Guy Begin; and father-in-law Romuald Czaplicki.

Upon David's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's name to the American Cancer Society at www.CancerResearch.org.

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Published by The Day on Sep. 5, 2021.

Memories and Condolences
for David Begin

4 Entries

Tara Butterfield

December 14, 2021

Hi Anne,
I took care of David for a birthday period of time. we had a lot in common and he spoke so highly of all of you guys. we were supposed to come over and check out some of his military paraphernalia and i missed his text. i would up for some reason thinking about you guys. i would love to say hello to you... do you still have access to his email account? xhog?
if so i´ll try to connect with you that way!
you are all in our thoughts and prayers. your husband was a very kind man!
Tara

Scott Woolfrey

November 24, 2021

My sincere condolences to Dave's family. I met Dave many years ago when he and I instructed on NWA's DC-9's. I was always impressed by Dave's sage and insightful questions during our quarterly meetings and his always pleasant demeanor with his students. With Dave's passing we lost an awesome instructor/aviator.

Paul Sisk

September 6, 2021

So sorry to hear about Dave. Such a good soul. Good memories playing ball. Remember him catching and Mr Kelly challenging him to throw out the runner if he attempted to steal. Dave through a bullet and got him. We all jumped up and cheered. Dave just smiled. Dave was class and he will be missed by those whose life he touched.

Joanne Moore

September 5, 2021

Please accept my condolences. I remember Dave so clearly as the little boy I babysat, and then again as the man who was creative, compassionate and full of life.