David Linder Tuttle
August 23, 1943 ~ July 1, 2021
Resided in:
Portland, ME
Portland, Maine - David L. Tuttle, 77, died suddenly on July 1, 2021.
David was born on August 23, 1943, in New Haven, CT, the son of the late Howard G. and Eleanor (Rosien) Tuttle Sr. He grew up in New Haven, where he attended local schools with his two siblings, Howard and Roberta, and graduated from Wilber Cross High School. After high school he joined the United States Army and served honorably during the Vietnam War.
After his military service, David moved to Boston, a city he loved. Here he attended a Jr. College and received an Associate's degree. After many years he moved to Portland, which he thought was "just like a mini-Boston." He worked for many years in food service for Unum, but his real passion was exploring the city of Portland.
He will be remembered as a loving brother. He is survived by his siblings, Howard Tuttle, Jr. and his wife Peggy of Essex, CT, Roberta Remedios and her husband Rem of San Francisco, CA.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at 10AM at the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland. A burial will occur at a later date at the Westville Cemetery, New Haven, CT. to view David's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com
Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in David's memory.
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So sorry to hear about David’s passing. I worked with him for about 16 years at Aramark in Unum’s cafe. He was always in a good mood and spoke with everyone.
– Chris MacVane
David was a wonderful person who kept in touch with me over the years. He brought much joy to my Mom as she would always share his news with me. David was a caring gentle soul just like his father. My deepest sympathy goes out to Roberta and Howard during this time. David’s last note to me at Christmas expressed his fond memory of ice-skating at the golf course. We were in the same Sunday School classes in our childhood and we shared some of the same fond memories.
– Barbara (Mead) Coulombe
I was his neighbor and often rode the bus with him. He was a very gentle soul and liked to engage in conversations whether in the bus or hallway of where we lived. I was shocked to hear this. May he RIP and my sincere condolences to his family and friends!
– Svava Cushing
My condolences and prayers to David’s family and friends. I am sad to learn of the passing of a fine, funny, honest gentleman and my friend, David Tuttle. David was a private man with a wonderful memory and exchanged many laughs about people, places and things. We both had a passion for old movies, actors and actresses and we’d exchange CD’s in the Unum cafeteria. A chat in the cafe was always a treat! I regret not sharing time together as we had vowed to do after the “plague.” May our loving Creator welcome David home.
– Rosa Cheney
I was shocked to hear of Mr. Tuttle’s passing. I’ve been working with him every Monday since October of 2020, and I could always count on our Monday morning 11:00 am appointments for lively conversation and good humor. He will be greatly missed and all my thoughts to the family.
– Samantha
Sympathy to all. David was a steady presence and part of the unum family. he will be missed.
– sue Griffin
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. I work at Unum and he always engaged in conversation with me and always made me laugh. I missed seeing him since we have been out of the office. He was great person. My sympathies to his family.
– Brenda Farris
David was always a warm and welcoming face in the Unum cafeteria. He had a wonderful way of remembering our conversations even if I went weeks between seeing him. My deepest sympathies given his sudden passing. Please know that he is in my thoughts. Tom D
– Tom D
My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time. He was always a joy to see in the cafeteria at Unum. He will be missed.
– carol Dunham
I’m so saddened to hear of the loss of David. He was such a kind, friendly and helpful person and I enjoyed interacting with him in the Unum cafeteria over the years. He will be missed.
– Susan Larsen
Dave will be greatly missed. He was a kind person and it was a pleasure to work with him in Portland and converse with him. My family moved from Maine to New Haven CT when I was a teen, so like Dave I lived there many years and attended New Haven public schools (I lived in the Westville neighborhood). We spoke almost every day and we talked a lot about New Haven and the history of that city- he even lent me a book on the topic at one point. We discussed the different neighborhoods from East Haven to Westville, the food, his childhood, and many things. On a trip through New Haven a couple years ago I swung by Frank Pepe and Sons Pizzeria and got a couple pies to go, one for me and one for Dave which I delivered to Dave the next day at work (a reversal as usually I’d be getting the food at the cafeteria!). He reported back that he reheated it for dinner that night and it tasted great. He will be missed!
– Tim Smith
We will miss you very much Uncle Dave! You were a wonderful, warm-hearted person. You always greeted us with a smile. We always enjoyed your animated conversations and the stories about the family history that you shared. The holidays will not be the same without you. From Howie, Susan, Rose, and Elijah
– Howard Tuttle III
David will be missed by his Unum family. He was always such a pleasure to see in the Cafe…working hard at his job and offering up short conversations and musings amidst our busy days. A kind and gentle man. Condolences to his family during this difficult time.
– Pierre Meahl
I have missed seeing David during this last year and was looking forward to catching up when back in the office. David was a kind and friendly soul who will be greatly missed by his Unum family. He was a person who made a difference.
– Laura Feeney
Dave was a kind, special man who loved to talk and share stories. We shared a lot of laughs together. I’m very saddened by his passing but grateful that our paths crossed. He will be missed by many. ..Michelle Morgan..
– Michelle Morgan
I’m so saddened to hear of David’s passing. As others mentioned, I work at Unum and knew David for many years. He was a kind and caring soul. I was looking forward to seeing him upon my return to the office in the fall. David and I both liked powdered coffee creamer and he would always bring it up when he would see me. It won’t be the same without him in the cafe’. My condolences to his family.
– Holly Libby
My condolences to his family. I would often pull into the Unum campus just as David was getting off the bus, using his umbrella as a cane. I would stop and give him a ride and he was so thankful, thanking me over and over, when it was no problem at all. Getting a ride that eighth of a mile was nothing for me, but painful for him to walk. He was so polite and made pleasant small talk. Such a nice man. When changes happened in the cafe, I always asked “What about David?” everyone knew David. So sorry to hear about his loss. May he rest pain-free now.
– Betsy Vallee
David was a neighbor – and we fairly often rode the Portland city bus together .A truly nice man who I liked .Love to family and friends .
– Gabriel John Chasse
I was so sorry to hear of David’s passing. I always enjoyed my chats with him at Unum and his recollections of visiting NYC when he was younger. My condolences to David’s siblings and family. He was a lovely person.
– Laurie Mitchell
I was so sad to hear that David had passed away. I was looking forward to seeing him in September when I return to Unum’s Portland campus and the cafeteria. One of my sons and I once gave David a ride to the bus stop at the end of a very long work day, and from that day on, we always chatted in the cafeteria. He asked about my sons and told me stories about his days as a cab driver in Boston. We shared a love of travel and he loved talking about places he had been. I will miss his presence, his kindness, and his stories. Rest in peace, David. Condolences to his family.
– Jana Curran
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of David. I worked at Unum and knew David for many years. I’m going to miss our talks and sharing of stories. Sending my condolences to his family. Teresa A. Salvatore
– Teresa A. Salvatore