David Bruce McArthur, 81, of Hanover, formerly of Braintree and Quincy, passed away December 4, 2024. David was born at the Cohasset Naval Annex on July 20, 1943 and grew up in Quincy. He was an avid sailor at Town River Yacht Club and he graduated Quincy High School class of 1961. He enlisted in US Naval Reserve and flew out of South Weymouth Naval Air Station. He worked for many years as an electrician in the shipyards of Bethlehem Steel and General Ship in East Boston and South Boston before starting his own electrical contracting business in 1989. David was also an avid hockey fan. He played hockey and introduced it to his children who passed the love of the game to their children. “Papa” (as he was known to his grandchildren) was at every hockey rink and game they ever played in, and there were many! David was a truly devoted family man, always there to help and support. David was proud of his Scottish heritage and spent many hours going with son Matt to Highland games all over New England and beyond so Matt could compete in bagpipe competitions.
David is survived by his son David John and wife Christine of Hanover; son Daniel Brian and wife Netisha of Kissimmee, Florida; son Stephen Edward of Hanover; son Matthew Charles of Quincy; his sister Thelma Jean of Rockland; 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his former wife Janice Patricia McArthur of Abington. He is predeceased by his daughter Bonnie Jean McArthur, son Scott Daniel McArthur, and brother Donald Robert McArthur.
A celebration of life for family and friends will be announced in the coming weeks.