David Hawke

Augusta - David A. Hawke [KQ1L], 82, who was born October 8, 1940, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2023, with his beloved wife Brenda by his side.

David was born on October 8, 1940, in Stoneham, MA, the son of Read and Mary (Hart) Hawke. He grew up in Mid-Coast Maine where he attended Boothbay Regional High School, graduating in 1959. After high school, David moved to Bedford, MA, where he was employed by Mitre Corp. In 1963, he returned to his beloved Maine and settled in the central part of the state where he remained until his passing.

In late 2001, David met the love of his life Brenda and later married. They lived a harmonious life together with family and friends creating life-long memories.

David is survived by his wife Brenda and her four children, Nathan Devoe (wife Christie), Sarah Devoe, Ryan Devoe, and Amy Devoe (fiancé Sky Lonsdale and son Silas Lonsdale); and his son Andrew Hawke (wife Stephanie) of Boothbay Harbor; grandchildren, Nicholas Hawke (wife Emilie), Lelia Hawke, and Andrew Hawke; and great-granddaughters, Eloise and Isla Hawke.

He was predeceased by his parents and brother Walter Hawke.

David wore a multitude of “hats” over his lifetime. He began his working life in Boothbay as a lobsterman and enjoyed playing in a band in the Boothbay and Sugarloaf area. His love for making go-carts and powered creations started his interest in the engineering and electronics world where he went on to acquire the following licenses: Professional Engineer, NOVELL Certified NetWare Engineer, Master Electrician, FCC First Class Radiotelephone with Radiotelegraph and Radar Endorsements, NABER Certified Technician, and Amateur Extra ham radio (call sign KQ1L, known all over the world).

David was the chief radio technician at the Maine State Police and Central Maine Power. He was a contractor for both the Army & Navy and often flew from Brunswick to Saint Croix in the US Virgin Islands where he worked on several projects. He was an IT Director at Chinet (Huhtamaki), and his most recent employment was at the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office where he was known as “Davey the IT Server Guy.”

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved motorcycle riding, tower climbing, boating, fishing, hunting, target practicing, and especially family gatherings.

A generous man, David devoted time to rolling out DMR (digital mobile radio) in Maine. He hosted home-based computer network servers and a weather station for all to enjoy. David was the “go-to” troubleshooter person right up to his last days. Through thick or thin, he was always positive, upbeat, and found the good in all.

David was a member of the North Monmouth Community Church, Lifetime HOG (Harley Owners Group), American Radio Relay League, Royal Arch Masons, the KORA Shriners, NRA, and many other organizations. He was a communications volunteer for the Red Cross, Walk America, Maine Lung Association Trek Across Maine, and many other benefit functions since 1977.

Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the staff of the Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, especially Dr. Ridhi Gupta, and MaineGeneral Hospice for the wonderful care and support they all provided.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at North Monmouth Community Church, 151 N Main St, North Monmouth, Maine. A gathering will follow at the church with finger sandwiches, sweets, and drinks.

Burial will be held at a later date. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at www.aablecremationservice.com/obituaries/david-hawke.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of David A. Hawke to: Harold Alfond Center for Cancer Care, 361 Old Belgrade Rd, Augusta, ME 04330.