David Henry Webster

David Henry Webster went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 31, 2026, at the age of 72.

David, Webby to his friends and family, approached every task in life with the confidence that continued persistence would see it to completion. A man with a  love of the outdoors and hiking, David was attempting a Northbound ascent of the Appalachian Trail between TN &NC when he met Jesus to welcome him home.

Born to Mary-Ellen and Walter Webster - Webby, along with his 6 siblings, spent his childhood on the family farm located at 39 Pond Road in South Berwick Maine, raising poultry and livestock. It was here, with the daily rhythm of waking and taking care of the animals, that a hard work ethic was instilled from an early age. An avid athlete, he gave his all during his time playing football at Marshwood Highschool. #25 (#81 too) had the privilege of being coached by Rod Wotton during those years and he spoke fondly of both his coach and team mates. He continued that love of sports as he attended the University of New Hampshire, pursuing his degree in Forestry, where he switched sports to Crew Rowing. It was during crew and his time at UNH that he met lifelong friends (Seymore, Goodick, Cho, Charlie), who shared countless adventures over the years.

Upon graduating from UNH, David wasted no time seizing the day traveling across the country working various handyman jobs with his friends, spending a year putting his farm experience to good use in Pennsylvania in the green markets for Bobbie & Annie Van Houten, as well as building many homes with his friends Doug and Goodick. He finally put his Forestry degree to good use when he  joined his brother John’s emerging Hydroelectric Business, providing power to the southern New Hampshire area. Over the years Johnny and David built up hydroelectric dams in Dover and Marlborough New Hampshire, along with Fryeburg Maine, working together to maintain and update these facilities. It was many a day that one could drive through downtown Dover and see Webby cleaning the racks or pulling out the leaf boom.

David met the love of his life, Heather Beckwith in 1982 while working at the Works  in Dover with the two marrying four years later. After two years of marital bliss their lives were forever changed with the blessed addition of 4 children in the span of five years. David took every chance he could to instill in his children a love of God and the work ethic that his parents had given him. Whether it was summers haying the fields, splitting wood for the winter, or collecting the chicken eggs every day David’s kids were never far from their father’s side. David prioritized time with his family, often vacationing in the white mountains of New Hampshire where hiking Mt Washington and trips on the Conway scenic railway became annual occurrences. Running numerous road races, 5K & 21K with family including the Mt Washington road race.

Never one to stay idle, David dedicated himself to his community. He served several terms on the South Berwick town council, coached girls youth soccer, and was youth group leader at his local church mentoring and encouraging the next generation. Many a person’s commute home would see David cleaning up the island at the route 4 / route 236 intersection. A lifelong lover of the rails, David also spent countless hours cleaning the Conway Junction Turntable Site at Fifes Lane. In the latter years of his life David supported the House of Hope, driving people in need to a free meal and spoke fondly of the conversations and friendships he made with the people.

David lived a full life and goes home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ where his Father, mother, brother (Walter III), and In-Laws John L. & Nancy Beckwith are waiting. He is survived by 5 siblings: Susan Webster, Betsy St. Pierre, John Webster, Martha Perich, and Jane Britain; as well as 36 nieces and nephews. His legacy- loving God and loving others - lives on in his wife Heather and children Thaddaeus & Ashley Webster, Matthew & Hallie Roma, Caleb & Aubrey Anderson and Zachariah & Talya Webster. Grandpa/Papa’s memory is carried on by his 7 grandchildren- Caleb, Jonah & Hazel Webster, Jackson & Louis Roma, and Colton & Tanner Anderson- who adored spending time with him helping with chores around the house, reading stories and playing games.

A celebration of Davids life is planned for May 2, 2026 at Eliot Baptist Church with visiting hours from 11:00-12:30 followed by a service at 1:00 PM. All are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in Davids name to the House of Hope.

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