GILFORD------David R. Rodgers, 70, passed away peacefully at Concord Hospital - Laconia, on the afternoon of Friday, July 23, 2021.
David was born on April 13, 1951, in New Bedford, MA.
He lived in Old Orchard Beach with his grandmother whom he loved as a child. He then moved to Massachusetts in his early 20’s spending time doing scrimshaw art, and working as a sound technician at Triworks in New Bedford; it was there that he met his wife Linda.
David and his wife spent many years camping with their family in the mountains and lakes of New Hampshire. He had a love for hunting, cooking, and smoking meat. Later he moved to the very same mountains he spent years camping in. He spent the later years in New Hampshire with his wife Linda taking on a few adventures, one being the proprietor of the Amonoosic Inn, and then his later years as the night auditor at The Margate Resort. He made many good friends at the Margate. He enjoyed taking care of his wife Linda along with their furry kitten friends.
David is survived by his wife Linda (Victorino) Rodgers, stepchildren Douglas Prefontaine, Chris Prefontaine, Tim Prefontaine, and Nicole O’Leary.
Services will be private.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services and 603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.