YORK, MAINE – David (Digger) d'Entremont, 72, of York, Maine passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness.

Born at Portsmouth Hospital he was the first son of proud parents Philip and Gloria d'Entremont.

David was a lifelong resident of the York area. He graduated from York High School in 1968.  David played center on the high school football team and proudly wore #57. After graduation, David joined the U.S. Coast Guard Reserves serving his country for six years. After honorable discharge from the USCG, David returned to York and began a lifelong career in the excavating business alongside his father and brother, Gary.  David was a long-time member of the York Beach Fire Department and the Boardman Ellis VFW Post #6977.

David kept busy tinkering with electronic gadgets. His sister could depend on him to fix her laptop, even though it might take him six months to complete.  He loved a project.  David always enjoyed reminiscing of the many escapades he and his cousins got away with back in their younger days.  He also enjoyed shooting pool with friends.

David is survived by his siblings Gary d'Entremont and wife Cindy, Andrea d'Entremont, Donna Foster and husband Douglas, daughter Melissa Ackerman and husband Jason, grand-daughter Ainsley Ackerman and a host of treasured cousins.  He also leaves behind his canine nephews, Si and Boone.

If desired, memorial contributions made be made to the Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk ME 04094.A graveside service will tale place this Friday, June 2, at the First Parish Cemetery, in York, Maine. Care for the d'Entremont family has been entrusted to the JS Pelkey & Son Funeral Home.