David Burbank

David was born on April 1, 1931 in Waterville, Maine, the son of Lynwood A. “Steve” Burbank and Ethel A. Remillard Burbank. He was educated in Waterville schools where he participated in many activities, graduating from Waterville High School in 1949. David credited the Waterville Boys Club for keeping him trouble-free during his formative years, and was instrumental in forming the Keystone Club.

After graduation, he went to work at the Elmwood Hotel, where he met his future wife Marlene Dumont. They were married on August 26, 1950, at Sacred Heart Church, with Father Houlihan officiating. In 1951, he moved on to work as a production trainee at C.F. Hathaway Shirt Co. where he worked for 41 years until retirement. He advanced to various manufacturing positions and in 1962 was transferred to Dover-Foxcroft to start up a satellite plant. The entire growing family enjoyed their home and community there. He and Marlene were very active in various organizations in the community, and were congregants of St. Thomas Church.

In 1967, David was transferred back to Waterville as a manufacturing consultant and the family moved to Winslow, where they lived until his passing. He traveled to various Hathaway facilities in the northeast and Puerto Rico. David retired in 1992 as the Plant Manager of the main plant in Waterville. David was a 48 year member of the Waterville Country Club where he played golf until age 90, and was active at St. John’s Corpus Christi Parish. Marlene and David traveled extensively until health issues did now allow it. David was an avid golfer, gardener, cross-country skier, and an amazing cook, which passions he enthusiastically taught and passed along to his family. Above all, David was totally devoted to his large and loving family.

David was pre-deceased by his parents, and his sisters Elizabeth Jolicoeur and Ethelyn Nixon.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marlene Burbank, and four children: Scott and his wife Susan of Homer, Alaska; Larry of Waterville; Tim and his wife Marsha of China, Maine; and Jane Veilleux and her husband Roger of Winslow. Grandchildren Todd and his wife Katie of Winslow; Jeremy and his wife Lorelei of Vassalboro; Daniel and his wife Danielle of Belgrade; Jason and his fiancée Jennifer of Georgia; Kate O’Neal and her husband Patrick of North Carolina; Kirsten Wrigley and her husband Tyler of North Carolina; step-grandchildren Eliana LaCroix and her fiancé Zach of Burnham; and Pamela Ames and her husband John of Massachusetts. He is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, as well as many beloved friends and extended family.

At David’s request there will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Church in Winslow on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 10:00am, followed by a celebration of life at Marlene and David’s home.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St. Waterville Maine 04901.