WALDOBORO — David B. Wincapaw, 78 of Waldoboro, passed away at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor on April 8, 2024. David has Gone Home into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior and reunited with his beautiful bride of 56 years.

David was born on November 6, 1945, to Freeman and Faith (Curtis) Wincapaw. David grew up in Waldoboro and attended local schools.

David met and married Inez Simmons on November 18, 1967. They had three daughters, Lisa, Angela and Nettie.

David worked for numerous companies throughout his life. He was a supervisor at O’Hara’s, a foreman at North Lubec Canning Company and Sea Pro Seaweed Company. He also worked at GTE Sylvania as a maintenance worker.

In his free time, David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. He enjoyed riding the woods roads for miles at the family camp. He was quite the croquet player and won all matches against family. He was also an avid reader.

David was an active member of the Advent Christian Church in Friendship. He loved the Lord and enjoyed greatly reading God’s word. He was very knowledgeable about scriptures. He was also a member of the Masons.

David was a tender man who enjoyed laughter and life, had a sense of humor like no other, and was an instigator (in a good way). 

He was a family man who loved his children, grand children and great grandchildren. He was quiet and subtle at times, but his love for all of his family was fierce, unconditional and always unwavering. 

David was predeceased by his parents and wife, Inez Simmons Wincapaw, who passed on November 15, 2023.

David is survived by his daughters Lisa Maguire and husband Richard of Waldoboro, Angela Gilbert of Lowell and Nettie Simmons of Swanville; brothers Peter Wincapaw of South Waldoboro and Ernest McDonald of Nobleboro; sister Susan Fitzgerald of Windsor, along with 10 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a time of visitation on Tuesday, April 23, from 1 - 2 p.m.., at the Friendship Advent Christian Church, with a memorial service starting at 2 p.m., followed by a reception.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hall Funeral Home of Waldoboro. 

To extend online condolences, light a candle for David or to share a story or picture, please visit David’s Book of Memories at www.hallfuneralhomes.com