Dave was born in Norwich, Connecticut the fourth of eight children to Thomas Russell Ketchen & Rose Christie (Young) Ketchen.
He grew up in Massachusetts where he met the love of his life, Donna (Ventura) Ketchen. The two shared 43 years of laughter, adventure and joy.
Dave worked hard his whole life holding many jobs; including Allen Shoe, Western Electric, Brox Industries, driving cab and Massachusetts Laborers Union, but his passion was painting. He began putting color into other people's worlds when he opened the first of many businesses, New Look Painting . Along with New Look he & Donna ran Old Town's most welcoming bar, Triples, the treasure trove that was The Hub & Rhozee K's Cafe.
Dave enjoyed life to the fullest, he worked with family at the ski area and the fish market, he was an avid athlete, loved music and cracking jokes.
In 1978 after meeting Donna, they settled in Haverhill, Mass. There they had two children, Elizabeth and Jason, who he cherished and supported in every way. The family moved around in Mass. until planting their roots in Old Town, ME where Dave's family had lived for generations.
Dave is survived by his wife Donna Marie Ketchen, his daughter Elizabeth (Ketchen) Cousins and her husband Michael. His son Jason and his wife Amy. Along with his bonus son Neil and his wife Jariya. All the grandkids he was the best "Papa" to, Zackary, Samantha, Zoey, Jackson, Riley & Kason. His brothers Rusty (Kim), Mark, Peter (Sharon), Jamie (Lisa) and sister Susan (Stan). Along with so many special nephews, nieces and friends.
He was predeceased by his parents, Rose & Tom and his siblings Michael & Christie.
Calling Hours will be held at Birmingham's Funeral Home in Old Town from 4-6pm on Friday July 15th with a reception to follow on the Bennoch Road.
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