Obituary for David Monroe Wright
David Monroe Wright, 45, of Cape Porpoise, passed away March 15, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough following a battle with colon cancer. He was born February 3, 1974 in Biddeford to David H. and Annalee J. (Putnam) Wright.
David graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1992 and went on to attend Green Mountain College in Vermont and the Gemological Institute of America in California. He worked as a Freelance Jeweler and at Springer’s. Most of his working career was in hospitality. He started at age 14 washing dishes and was a bartender by the age of 18. He worked at many local establishments including, The Ramp, Pilot House, Nonantum, Village Cove, and Aquarius (Forefather’s). He helped his father with the construction and management of the Sinnett House in Cape Porpoise.
David was a generous, kind, friendly soul. He was always able to find the good in people. He enjoyed fresh water and salt water fishing, boating, and camping.
David was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and cousin, Tara Putnam. He is survived by his parents, David and Annalee Wright of Arundel and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s name to RiverRidge Center for Neurorehabilitation, 3 Brazier Ln., Kennebunk, ME 04043 or do a kind deed to someone in need.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2019, both at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.
David graduated from Kennebunk High School in 1992 and went on to attend Green Mountain College in Vermont and the Gemological Institute of America in California. He worked as a Freelance Jeweler and at Springer’s. Most of his working career was in hospitality. He started at age 14 washing dishes and was a bartender by the age of 18. He worked at many local establishments including, The Ramp, Pilot House, Nonantum, Village Cove, and Aquarius (Forefather’s). He helped his father with the construction and management of the Sinnett House in Cape Porpoise.
David was a generous, kind, friendly soul. He was always able to find the good in people. He enjoyed fresh water and salt water fishing, boating, and camping.
David was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents and cousin, Tara Putnam. He is survived by his parents, David and Annalee Wright of Arundel and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s name to RiverRidge Center for Neurorehabilitation, 3 Brazier Ln., Kennebunk, ME 04043 or do a kind deed to someone in need.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 21, 2019, both at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.