David Gordon Quigley, Sr., 88, of Railroad Avenue, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Granite VNA Hospice House, in Concord, NH.
David was born on December 15, 1937, in Concord, NH, the son of the late John Warren Quigley and Gladys (Geer) Quigley.
David was a proud US Navy veteran. He was very active as a member of the American Legion. He was a commander at the Hillsboro American Legion Post 59 and Laconia Post 1.
He enjoyed fishing, catching lobsters in his own traps on Cape Cod, and playing Texas Hold ‘Em. David loved traveling. He adventured to Las Vegas numerous times, as well as Disney World, Bahamas, Sedona, AZ, and Puerto Rico.
He loved cooking, as he worked as a chef for many years at several different hotels.
David is survived by his beloved wife, Elaine Quigley; sons David Quigley, Jr., and John Quigley; daughters Robin Merryfield and her husband Mark, Joanie Mertz, brother Dexter Heath and his wife Dorothy; sisters Candy Heath and Candice Ralston and her husband Marshall; six grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, David is predeceased by his son Ryan Quigley, daughter Carol-Ann Plourde, and brother Jack Quigley.
A Graveside Service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2027, at 11:00 am, at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH.
For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in David’s name be made to the Granite VNA, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.
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