David A. Vandale

SPENCER; David A. Vandale, 81, died Sunday, February 11 at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an illness. He was the husband of Linda M. (Blodgett) Vandale who died in 2011. He leaves his daughter Amy L. Vandale of Spencer and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Marie Vandale in 2016. David attended St. Mary's School in Spencer and was a graduate of David Prouty High School. He earned a degree from UMass Lowell in physical chemistry, he also attended Assumption College for engineering. He was a master plumber, working for his father at Vandale Plumbing in Spencer. He was a skilled heavy equipment operator and the President/Owner of Vanco Sand & Gravel & Concrete in North Brookfield for 35 years, retiring in 2012. He also built and designed many homes in the area. He was a firefighter in the Spencer Fire Department for over 25 years, reaching the rank of Captain. He was a member of the Norco Sportsman's Club in Princeton and enjoyed fishing and shooting.  He had a love for baseball since he was a boy, excelling as a pitcher. He was a longtime honorary member of the Spencer Exchange Club. He had a great fondness for his black labs; Sheba, Daisey, Lucy and Claire. The funeral will be held Saturday, February 17 from the J. HENRI MORIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 23 Maple Terr., Spencer, with a Mass at 10 A.M. in Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 7 Church St., Spencer. Burial will follow in Mary, Queen of the Rosary Cemetery, Spencer. Calling hours are Friday from 4-6 P.M. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions in Dave's name can be made to the Spencer Fire Dept. Relief Fund, 11 West Main St., Spencer, MA 01562.