David A. Forest, 82, of Contoocook, NH, passed away peacefully on November 4 under hospice care at home, per his wishes.

David was born in Concord, NH in 1942, the son of the late Albert and Arline (LaPlante) Forest. He graduated from St. John's High in 1961 and later graduated from Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University with degrees in Electrical Engineering and was a lifetime member of ASEE.

David worked for Sanders/BAE for many years and had a rewarding career as a professor at UNH Durham and Manchester for over 35 years. He also enjoyed a sabbatical at McGill University in Montreal. David lived a life of service, sharing his time and talents in his church, the Boy Scouts, the Hopkinton Lion's Club, the Granite State Symphony Orchestra, various academic advisory boards, and other organizations.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Lorraine, and his children James Forest of North Canton, OH; Kathleen Forest (James Oliver) of Arlington, VA; Christine (Michael) Schelble of Brunswick, ME; and Karen (Michel) Florentino of Contoocook, NH; and his grandchildren, Matthew Chamberlain, Tatton Oliver, Thomas Chamberlain, Nathan Schelble, and Jacob Schelble, as well as numerous close friends, including his "brother" Neal (Barbara) Kleinberg of Ashland, MA.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Waters Funeral Home, 50 South Main Street, Concord.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m at St. Theresa's Church, 185 Old W. Hopkinton Road, Henniker, followed by a light luncheon at the church.

Burial will take place at 2:30 at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the American Red Cross (Blood Services) or the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation . The family also encourages anyone able to donate blood.