BUXTON- David Gene McCrillis, 54, of Buxton, Maine, passed away peacefully with family and friends at his side on January 16, 2018 after a battle with cancer.
David was the son of Geraldine M. Ramsdell and Harold W. McCrillis, who pre-deceased him. His family resided in Westbrook where he attended school. He was a mechanic by trade and spent much of his career as a vehicle alignment technician. In later years, he acquired his CDL and drove for Great Dane truck services.
David enjoyed his involvement with racing at Beech Ridge Motor Speedway in Scarborough where he raced his own truck for 4 years in the early 2000’s, in addition to being part of many racing teams and always being there to help in any way he could.
David was also well known on the music circuit as an accomplished drummer. He was part of many southern Maine rock bands, primarily playing with Illusion over the last two decades. He was widely acclaimed for his playing and his part in the music community is appreciated by all who knew him.
He leaves his loving wife, to whom he was married for just 8 months, Susan Darlene McCrillis; A son Daniel;A daughter Kayla, two sisters Sandra and Linda, brother Michael, nephew Shawn, nieces Donna, Brenda, Marcy and Brianna; and 4 grandchildren. He also leaves step-children, Jason, Corey, Michelle; and Angel (pre-deceased); 4 step-grandchildren; and mother-in-law Evangeline R. Ames.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the Livingstone Community Church, 711 Ossipee Trail, in Standish. Arrangements are with the Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service Chapel in Buxton.
There will also be a benefit dinner for David on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 4 – 7 pm at the GFB Scottish Pub, Old Orchard Beach, with music provided by Dave’s dear friends, Illusion. A Gofundme page and event information is also available on social media.