David Alan Hale

MADISON – David Alan Hale has been called home on July, 7, 2025. His passing was sudden while battling health issues for the past 10 years. David was born on Aug. 21, 1958, in Farmington, to Joan (Weymouth/Hale) Clough and Francis Hale. He spent much of his childhood on his grandparents’ farm in Wilton. He attended schools in Farmington and Waterville, playing football and hockey at Waterville High School, graduating from there in 1976. He joined the U.S. Army after high school.

He moved to Jackman, married, and had three sons. He worked in nursing homes and then the woods most of his adult life, cutting wood, becoming a Woods Truck Driver. Also, following his love of music was a huge part of his life. He played guitar in several bands over the years. Most notably, “The Cherokee Band “. The band had great success winning awards in Maine and Las Vegas.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, and many other outdoor activities. He touched many lives in many ways and will be remembered and missed by many, having three wives and raising three families.

He is survived by his two brothers and a sister; his three sons, Jacob Hale, Abram Hale, also Noah Hale, many grandchildren, and a great-grandchild; his three stepdaughters from his second marriage, Brenda, Barbara, and Bob’s (Bobbie Jo) Rancourt, also grandchildren; then four stepchildren and two adopted sons, with a son he was a guardian of from his third marriage, Jenny-lee, Rudy (Ruth-ann), George, also Christy-lea Mclean, Kenny Hale, Zander Hale, Topher (Christopher-Lea) Mclean, many grandchildren, with five dear nephews; and lots of extended family and friends. An obituary is posted at:

https://www.gibersonfuneralhome.com/obituary/David-Hale#services?&utm_campaign=events-sharebutton&utm_term=&utm_conent=cro-1002-V2

There was a small private ceremony on August 9, There will be another in Fairfield at the VFW with his sons, Sept. 13, from 12-5 p.m. He will be missed and always loved!!!