DAVID INGALLS STERLING
The world lost a gem on March 7, 2015. David I. Sterling, known by many as Dad and Grand, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, while enjoying the warm air and sunshine of Naples, FL.
A resident of Cape Elizabeth, David Ingalls Sterling was born August 15, 1940, the only son of Lewis C. and Margaret Ingalls Sterling. David was the grandson of the late Captain Herman M. and Maria S. Ingalls. David was preceded in death by his sister, Maria Sterling Kane. David spent his early years on Peaks Island, "during the Big War WWII", a place he cared deeply about.
David excelled at sports earning numerous accolades at Kents Hill School and Cony (August) HS. David married the love of his life, Donna Anne Wentworth on July 7, 1958 in Kennebunk, ME. David served in The US Army and later enrolled at the University of Maine earning a BS. While at the University of Maine, David was a member of the Football team.
David was the friend to any always offering his warm smile, a firm handshake or a lovable hug. A fabulous narrator of jokes and stories, David inspired a Sterling family tradition of reading Maine humor and other literature out loud to the roaring laughter of the audience.
The consummate professional David was proud to have been recruited and started his career at The Central Intelligence Agency. Subsequently he accepted a position as a Surety Bond Specialist in the Insurance Industry focused on commercial construction. As a member of the AGC of America, David contributed to the growth of many Maine owned businesses, building infrastructure across the state. There are not many roads or bridges in Maine (and many places) that David did not have first-hand knowledge of the details of the original project. David's commitment to his clients created strong bonds of trust and loyalty.
David was a 32nd Degree Mason. David was committed to volunteering. As a member of the Lion's, Jaycees, Rotary International, the Auburn (ME) Zoning Board of Appeals, The United States Ski Patrol, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Coast Guard Auxiliary, David enjoyed connecting with people.
David and Donna were blessed with 4 surviving children each achieving success in their own way. David's pride in his children's accomplishments in the Arts, Business, Academia and Athletics was his favorite converstional topic. David was a strong supporter reveling in wins and suffering in losses. David's 4 grandsons provided a dimension of fun and pride he never knew could exist. Cheering two generations of Sterlings was his highlight for the past 5 decades. Coaching baseball and football, serving the needs of ski races or watching any sporting event, David always cheered with pride, making memories and friends for a lifetime.
David and Donna enjoyed many years sking with their family at Lost Valley and Evergreen Valley. They played golf for many years as members of Martindale CC. At 50, David fulfilled a life dream, he bought a boat! David and Donna cruised the waters of Casco Bay and beyond with their family and friends-but mostly their grandsons-aboard the Just Grand I, II, III, & IV.
David will be missed by his wife Donna (Wentworth) Sterling of Cape Elizabeth, daughters Margaret and her husband (Stephen) Benson, Cambridge, MA; Marsha Sterling and her husband James Roberts, of Winchester CT & NYC; Marla and her husband (Chip) LeBlanc, of Cumbeland and son David and his wife (Susan) Sterling of Auburn. His 4 adored grandsons Michael David LeBlanc, Christopher Marshall LeBlanc, Airman David Reynolds Sterling, USAF and Alexander Ingalls Sterling as well as 1 niece and 4 nephews.
Relatives and friends are invite to attend a time of visitation on Friday March 13, 2015 from 4 to 7PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland where at 6:30 PM a Masonic Ritualistic Service will be conducted.
A funeral service will be held Saturday March 14, 2015 at 11AM at the Cathedral of St. Luke, State St., Portland, with the Very Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean, as celebrant.
Interment with military honors will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. If so desired, the family would appreciate contributions be made in David's memory to Shriner's Hospital for Children, C/O Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240. For further information and to leave a tribute in David's memory, please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com
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The world lost a gem on March 7, 2015. David I. Sterling, known by many as Dad and Grand, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, while enjoying the warm air and sunshine of Naples, FL.
A resident of Cape Elizabeth, David Ingalls Sterling was born August 15, 1940, the only son of Lewis C. and Margaret Ingalls Sterling. David was the grandson of the late Captain Herman M. and Maria S. Ingalls. David was preceded in death by his sister, Maria Sterling Kane. David spent his early years on Peaks Island, "during the Big War WWII", a place he cared deeply about.
David excelled at sports earning numerous accolades at Kents Hill School and Cony (August) HS. David married the love of his life, Donna Anne Wentworth on July 7, 1958 in Kennebunk, ME. David served in The US Army and later enrolled at the University of Maine earning a BS. While at the University of Maine, David was a member of the Football team.
David was the friend to any always offering his warm smile, a firm handshake or a lovable hug. A fabulous narrator of jokes and stories, David inspired a Sterling family tradition of reading Maine humor and other literature out loud to the roaring laughter of the audience.
The consummate professional David was proud to have been recruited and started his career at The Central Intelligence Agency. Subsequently he accepted a position as a Surety Bond Specialist in the Insurance Industry focused on commercial construction. As a member of the AGC of America, David contributed to the growth of many Maine owned businesses, building infrastructure across the state. There are not many roads or bridges in Maine (and many places) that David did not have first-hand knowledge of the details of the original project. David's commitment to his clients created strong bonds of trust and loyalty.
David was a 32nd Degree Mason. David was committed to volunteering. As a member of the Lion's, Jaycees, Rotary International, the Auburn (ME) Zoning Board of Appeals, The United States Ski Patrol, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Coast Guard Auxiliary, David enjoyed connecting with people.
David and Donna were blessed with 4 surviving children each achieving success in their own way. David's pride in his children's accomplishments in the Arts, Business, Academia and Athletics was his favorite converstional topic. David was a strong supporter reveling in wins and suffering in losses. David's 4 grandsons provided a dimension of fun and pride he never knew could exist. Cheering two generations of Sterlings was his highlight for the past 5 decades. Coaching baseball and football, serving the needs of ski races or watching any sporting event, David always cheered with pride, making memories and friends for a lifetime.
David and Donna enjoyed many years sking with their family at Lost Valley and Evergreen Valley. They played golf for many years as members of Martindale CC. At 50, David fulfilled a life dream, he bought a boat! David and Donna cruised the waters of Casco Bay and beyond with their family and friends-but mostly their grandsons-aboard the Just Grand I, II, III, & IV.
David will be missed by his wife Donna (Wentworth) Sterling of Cape Elizabeth, daughters Margaret and her husband (Stephen) Benson, Cambridge, MA; Marsha Sterling and her husband James Roberts, of Winchester CT & NYC; Marla and her husband (Chip) LeBlanc, of Cumbeland and son David and his wife (Susan) Sterling of Auburn. His 4 adored grandsons Michael David LeBlanc, Christopher Marshall LeBlanc, Airman David Reynolds Sterling, USAF and Alexander Ingalls Sterling as well as 1 niece and 4 nephews.
Relatives and friends are invite to attend a time of visitation on Friday March 13, 2015 from 4 to 7PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland where at 6:30 PM a Masonic Ritualistic Service will be conducted.
A funeral service will be held Saturday March 14, 2015 at 11AM at the Cathedral of St. Luke, State St., Portland, with the Very Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean, as celebrant.
Interment with military honors will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. If so desired, the family would appreciate contributions be made in David's memory to Shriner's Hospital for Children, C/O Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240. For further information and to leave a tribute in David's memory, please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com
Obit from the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home
DAVID INGALLS STERLING
The world lost a gem on March 7, 2015. David I. Sterling, known by many as Dad and Grand, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, while enjoying the warm air and sunshine of Naples, FL.
A resident of Cape Elizabeth, David Ingalls Sterling was born August 15, 1940, the only son of Lewis C. and Margaret Ingalls Sterling. David was the grandson of the late Captain Herman M. and Maria S. Ingalls. David was preceded in death by his sister, Maria Sterling Kane. David spent his early years on Peaks Island, "during the Big War WWII", a place he cared deeply about.
David excelled at sports earning numerous accolades at Kents Hill School and Cony (August) HS. David married the love of his life, Donna Anne Wentworth on July 7, 1958 in Kennebunk, ME. David served in The US Army and later enrolled at the University of Maine earning a BS. While at the University of Maine, David was a member of the Football team.
David was the friend to any always offering his warm smile, a firm handshake or a lovable hug. A fabulous narrator of jokes and stories, David inspired a Sterling family tradition of reading Maine humor and other literature out loud to the roaring laughter of the audience.
The consummate professional David was proud to have been recruited and started his career at The Central Intelligence Agency. Subsequently he accepted a position as a Surety Bond Specialist in the Insurance Industry focused on commercial construction. As a member of the AGC of America, David contributed to the growth of many Maine owned businesses, building infrastructure across the state. There are not many roads or bridges in Maine (and many places) that David did not have first-hand knowledge of the details of the original project. David's commitment to his clients created strong bonds of trust and loyalty.
David was a 32nd Degree Mason. David was committed to volunteering. As a member of the Lion's, Jaycees, Rotary International, the Auburn (ME) Zoning Board of Appeals, The United States Ski Patrol, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Coast Guard Auxiliary, David enjoyed connecting with people.
David and Donna were blessed with 4 surviving children each achieving success in their own way. David's pride in his children's accomplishments in the Arts, Business, Academia and Athletics was his favorite converstional topic. David was a strong supporter reveling in wins and suffering in losses. David's 4 grandsons provided a dimension of fun and pride he never knew could exist. Cheering two generations of Sterlings was his highlight for the past 5 decades. Coaching baseball and football, serving the needs of ski races or watching any sporting event, David always cheered with pride, making memories and friends for a lifetime.
David and Donna enjoyed many years sking with their family at Lost Valley and Evergreen Valley. They played golf for many years as members of Martindale CC. At 50, David fulfilled a life dream, he bought a boat! David and Donna cruised the waters of Casco Bay and beyond with their family and friends-but mostly their grandsons-aboard the Just Grand I, II, III, & IV.
David will be missed by his wife Donna (Wentworth) Sterling of Cape Elizabeth, daughters Margaret and her husband (Stephen) Benson, Cambridge, MA; Marsha Sterling and her husband James Roberts, of Winchester CT & NYC; Marla and her husband (Chip) LeBlanc, of Cumbeland and son David and his wife (Susan) Sterling of Auburn. His 4 adored grandsons Michael David LeBlanc, Christopher Marshall LeBlanc, Airman David Reynolds Sterling, USAF and Alexander Ingalls Sterling as well as 1 niece and 4 nephews.
Relatives and friends are invite to attend a time of visitation on Friday March 13, 2015 from 4 to 7PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland where at 6:30 PM a Masonic Ritualistic Service will be conducted.
A funeral service will be held Saturday March 14, 2015 at 11AM at the Cathedral of St. Luke, State St., Portland, with the Very Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean, as celebrant.
Interment with military honors will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. If so desired, the family would appreciate contributions be made in David's memory to Shriner's Hospital for Children, C/O Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240. For further information and to leave a tribute in David's memory, please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com
Obit from the Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home
The world lost a gem on March 7, 2015. David I. Sterling, known by many as Dad and Grand, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, while enjoying the warm air and sunshine of Naples, FL.
A resident of Cape Elizabeth, David Ingalls Sterling was born August 15, 1940, the only son of Lewis C. and Margaret Ingalls Sterling. David was the grandson of the late Captain Herman M. and Maria S. Ingalls. David was preceded in death by his sister, Maria Sterling Kane. David spent his early years on Peaks Island, "during the Big War WWII", a place he cared deeply about.
David excelled at sports earning numerous accolades at Kents Hill School and Cony (August) HS. David married the love of his life, Donna Anne Wentworth on July 7, 1958 in Kennebunk, ME. David served in The US Army and later enrolled at the University of Maine earning a BS. While at the University of Maine, David was a member of the Football team.
David was the friend to any always offering his warm smile, a firm handshake or a lovable hug. A fabulous narrator of jokes and stories, David inspired a Sterling family tradition of reading Maine humor and other literature out loud to the roaring laughter of the audience.
The consummate professional David was proud to have been recruited and started his career at The Central Intelligence Agency. Subsequently he accepted a position as a Surety Bond Specialist in the Insurance Industry focused on commercial construction. As a member of the AGC of America, David contributed to the growth of many Maine owned businesses, building infrastructure across the state. There are not many roads or bridges in Maine (and many places) that David did not have first-hand knowledge of the details of the original project. David's commitment to his clients created strong bonds of trust and loyalty.
David was a 32nd Degree Mason. David was committed to volunteering. As a member of the Lion's, Jaycees, Rotary International, the Auburn (ME) Zoning Board of Appeals, The United States Ski Patrol, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust and Coast Guard Auxiliary, David enjoyed connecting with people.
David and Donna were blessed with 4 surviving children each achieving success in their own way. David's pride in his children's accomplishments in the Arts, Business, Academia and Athletics was his favorite converstional topic. David was a strong supporter reveling in wins and suffering in losses. David's 4 grandsons provided a dimension of fun and pride he never knew could exist. Cheering two generations of Sterlings was his highlight for the past 5 decades. Coaching baseball and football, serving the needs of ski races or watching any sporting event, David always cheered with pride, making memories and friends for a lifetime.
David and Donna enjoyed many years sking with their family at Lost Valley and Evergreen Valley. They played golf for many years as members of Martindale CC. At 50, David fulfilled a life dream, he bought a boat! David and Donna cruised the waters of Casco Bay and beyond with their family and friends-but mostly their grandsons-aboard the Just Grand I, II, III, & IV.
David will be missed by his wife Donna (Wentworth) Sterling of Cape Elizabeth, daughters Margaret and her husband (Stephen) Benson, Cambridge, MA; Marsha Sterling and her husband James Roberts, of Winchester CT & NYC; Marla and her husband (Chip) LeBlanc, of Cumbeland and son David and his wife (Susan) Sterling of Auburn. His 4 adored grandsons Michael David LeBlanc, Christopher Marshall LeBlanc, Airman David Reynolds Sterling, USAF and Alexander Ingalls Sterling as well as 1 niece and 4 nephews.
Relatives and friends are invite to attend a time of visitation on Friday March 13, 2015 from 4 to 7PM at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St., Portland where at 6:30 PM a Masonic Ritualistic Service will be conducted.
A funeral service will be held Saturday March 14, 2015 at 11AM at the Cathedral of St. Luke, State St., Portland, with the Very Rev. Benjamin Shambaugh, Dean, as celebrant.
Interment with military honors will be in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. If so desired, the family would appreciate contributions be made in David's memory to Shriner's Hospital for Children, C/O Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240. For further information and to leave a tribute in David's memory, please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com
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