Plaistow: David R. Simard, 70, a resident of Plaistow for the past forty-three years, died July 11, 2024, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, after a brief illness.

Born, raised, and educated in Haverhill, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph and Claire (Demers) Simard, and graduated from the former Haverhill Trade School in 1972. He was a member and past deacon of the First Baptist Church of Plaistow and was active on several committees and in support roles.

Dave was the President of Simard Gas and Oil Co. partnering with his brothers Gary and Rob, his sons, David and Chris and nephew Robie in serving families and businesses in the Greater Haverhill and Southern New Hampshire area.

A devoted husband, father, brother, and grandfather to Chase "the apple of his eye", Gramps and Chase spent countless hours playing together and having fun. He loved RV'ing and motorcycling with his wife, Cindy and friends. In his younger years, Dave enjoyed racing super modified cars, being cheered on by his family locally at Star Speedway in Epping and Lee USA Speedway in Lee, as well as at speedways in Oswego, NY, Ohio and Florida.

Dave will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his loving wife of forty-nine years, Cindy (Herrick) Simard, his son David E. Simard of Salem, NH, his son and daughter-in-law, Christopher J. and Christine Simard of Plaistow, his grandson Chase C. Simard, his two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary J. and Linda Simard of Haverhill, and Robert A. and Donna Simard of Haverhill, three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Joyce Dempski of Fremont, NH, Linda and Arthur Stroumbos, of Windham, NH and Cheryl and James Slack of Methuen, MA, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother-in-law, Andrew Dempski.

Relatives and friends are invited to David's calling hours to be held on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. His funeral service will take place at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Plaistow, 122 Main St., Plaistow and will be followed by burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Plaistow.

Because Dave was a lymphoma survivor, the family would like those wishing to make memorial donations to consider Massachusetts General Hospital, MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or to the First Baptist Church of Plaistow, 122 Main St., Plaistow, NH. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory, please visit www.brooksidechapelfh.com