David V. Schaffer of Fairhaven, MA passed away at Rhode Island Hospital on Sunday, May 26, 2019 after an accident last Wednesday. Born on October 20, 1934, he was the husband of Ruth (Burdick) Schaffer with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He was the son of the late Carl R. and Lena M. (Ahlstorm) Schaffer.
David was a graduate of Gardner High School, Boston University and Bethel Seminary. He pastored churches in CT and MA, including Elim Baptist Church in New Bedford from 1960-1987. In 1987, he became a Chaplain with Community Chaplain Service and served in local nursing homes, having served as Director for 5 years before retiring in 2014. He was a member of the Dartmouth Bible Church and a committed servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.
David was an avid reader; he loved to walk and taught conversational English at the library of the Dartmouth Bible Church. He took great pride in his loving family.
Survivors include his wife, his son, Mark Schaffer and his wife Debbie of Lorton, VA, his daughter, Chanelle Elizabeth Schaffer of St. Thomas, VI and several cousins.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 31, 2019 from 4-8pm at the Waring-Sullivan Home at Fairlawn, 180 Washington Street, Fairhaven. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11am at Dartmouth Bible Church, 52 Morton Avenue, Dartmouth. Burial is private. Memorial donations may be made to Dartmouth Bible Church, 52 Morton Ave, Dartmouth, MA 02747 or Community Chaplain Services, PO Box 117, Foxboro, MA 02035. For tributes/directions: www.waring-sullivan.com
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