David John Gleason

David J. Gleason, died unexpectedly in Boston Medical Center from complications from Cardiac Amyloidosis on November 5, 2025, one week short of his 83rd birthday, surrounded by family.

He was born November 11, 1942, in Waterville, Maine, the son of Millard and Mabel (Damren) Gleason. He graduated from Waterville High School class of 1961 and later from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston with a degree in Metallurgy.

He married Judith Hoyt in Waterville ME in December 1962 and they lived in North Easton, MA for 21 years.

After graduating from Wentworth Institute of Technology he joined Belcher Iron Foundry in North Easton, Mass. He Started as a line foreman and in 1979 became General Manager. He worked there a total of 21years. In 1984 he went into Christian Camping, first working at Pilgrim Pines Conference Center in Swanzey, NH and then at Brookwoods Conference Center Alton, NH as Director of Facilities from 1987 to 2010. Dave and his wife Judy, faithfully served at Brookwoods for 24 years before retiring to Ossipee, NH.

Those who worked alongside Dave will remember his hearty laugh, bright smile, and the steady kindness he carried into every task.

Although a man of many talents’; carpentry was one of his favorites. He built furniture out of trees he had cut clearing the way for new buildings at Brookwoods, then building kitchen cabinets for his retirement home in Ossipee. He was an avid gardener, his favorite being Dahlias. He loved to share his flowers and vegetables with neighbors, friends and people driving by just admiring them.

He was a longstanding, faithful member of the First Congregational Church of Ossipee, serving wherever and whenever there was need. Whether it was brewing a pot of coffee, serving on the finance team and the leaders council, or holding babies in the nursery. He did it all with great joy, smiles, and hardy laugh. He loved the Lord, his FCCO family, and area friends. He is keenly missed by all of us who loved him dearly. We rejoice he is with his Lord and Savior, and we are grateful that he made us better people for having known and served alongside him.

Dave leaves behind many family members and friends who will miss him terribly, especially his wife of 63 years, Judy Hoyt Gleason.

He is survived by his son Scott Gleason and wife Jane along with their three children Tori, Katrina and Shane and their significant others who all live in Pennsylvania. A daughter Jillian Grant and her husband Kevin Grant, who live in Concord, NH. And a granddaughter Ashley Lahr and her husband Eric and their children Eric, Alaina and Julia who live in Deerfield, NH. He is also survived by his brother Frank Gleason and two sisters, Trudy Pelletier and Sandra Tibbetts. 

Dave was cremated and his ashes will be spread in many places that were meaningful to him. Service will be private with family.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Congregational Church of Ossipee, 50 16B, Center Ossipee, NH. 03814. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, Manchester, was in charge of arrangements. For more information or to view and on-line guestbook, go to www.phaneuf.net