David S. Rainville

January 31, 1954 - February 8, 2020

COLEBROOK – David Stewart Rainville, 66, of Colebrook, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the Littleton Regional Hospital with his family at his side after a period of failing health. David was born January 31, 1954, the eldest son of Stewart and Winnie (Hibbard) Rainville. He grew up on the Rainville family farm in Bungy. He graduated from Colebrook Academy in 1973, and was an active member of the FFA, receiving a national level award in forestry. In 1976, he married Carol French in Sawyerville, Quebec, and was blessed with 43 years of marriage. They were blessed with five children and seven grandchildren. David was a truck driver at heart. In the truck was where he was truly happy. He owned his own truck in the early days of his driving career, later driving for his uncles, Wilbur “Pud” Rainville, Raymond White, and some other local companies. He spent some time running SA Rainville and Sons Logging, alongside his father and brothers. He went on to truck for his sister and brother-in-law, Bruce Haynes Trucking, followed by Haynes Trucking, working for and with his nephew Gerald. He ended his trucking career working at JML for Jonathan Lane. He only stopped trucking when his battle with leukemia proved to be too difficult. He loved spending time with family and friends, and never missed an opportunity to tell a good story. He liked to build models in his spare time. He fought cancer and won, not once, but twice, and was an inspiration for many with the strength and dignity he showed while doing it. He made many new friends during his battles with cancer. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. David is survived by his loving wife, Carol (French) Rainville; son Jeffrey & DeeDee Rainville, and grand-daughter Ryleigh of Colebrook; daughter Julie & Daniel Bolton, grand-daughters Ashley and Jennifer of Pittsburg; son Albert “Bert” Rainville of Colebrook; daughter Laura & Jacob Goudreau, grandson Maddox, grand-daughter Aubrey of Colebrook; son Patrick Rainville of Colebrook, twin grandsons Mathieu and Levi Davis and adopted parents Mary and Travis of Shelburne, NH; his parents Stewart and Winnie Rainville of Colebrook; sister Barbara Nedd of Colebrook; sister Sandra & Jack Riendeau of Colebrook; sister Linda Haynes & BoBo Haley of Columbia; brother Gary & Laura Rainville of Barre, VT; brother Rodney & Jaime Rainville of Bethel, VT; as well as several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his in-laws Gordon and Lavina French, Fred French, Muriel and Wayne Bissell. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Two Rivers Ride for Cancer, Inc., c/o R. Mulliken, 53 Spring St., Colebrook, NH 03576. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.