David E. Mercier

LIVERMORE – David Mercier, 82, of Livermore passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him.

He was born June 20, 1941, in Livermore Falls, the second oldest of six children of Joseph and Eleanor (Richards) Mercier. He attended schools in Livermore Falls and was a 1959 graduate of Livermore Falls High School.

After graduation he enlisted in the United States Army serving his country from 1959-1962. On Sept. 25, 1965, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay he married his wife of 57 years, Jacqueline “Jackie” Castonguay. They lived in Chisholm before moving to the home they built in Livermore where they raised their four children.

David worked at both the Otis Mill in Chisholm and International Paper Company in Jay where he was a Millwright for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club and United Paperworker’s International Union 14. He also worked for the University of Maine at Augusta for a few years.

David was a loyal and loving husband and devoted family man. He took great care of his wife through her illness until her passing last summer. He was very supportive of his children and helped them throughout their lives. David enjoyed family camping trips, archery, open water fishing, hunting, ice fishing and snowmobiling.

He especially treasured watching his children’s and grandchildren’s many school and sporting events through their high school years following his granddaughter Hunter’s basketball career through her college years. He also followed his son’s baseball coaching career and was a supportive fixture at many baseball games. David was known for his mischievous and playful sense of humor with family members and co-workers alike.

He loved animals and took care of many family pets through the years. His many hobbies included photography, carpentry, fixing mechanical problems, watching Westerns and sporting events on TV, rooting for the Red Sox, gardening, planting trees and taking care of his property on Long Pond. David enjoyed social visits with friends and neighbors and extended family. David or “Pepere” had a special bond with each of his grandchildren and, like his wife, was interested in their lives and very proud of their many accomplishments. He enjoyed the time spent with each of his grandchildren and loved being part of their lives.

David is survived by his children Lynn Mercier and Randy Ouellette of Livermore, Karen Petcher and David Dougherty of Windham, Randall Mercier of Pembroke, N.H., Russell Mercier and Beth LaFountain of Fairfield; grandchildren Alexandria (Petcher) and husband Adrian Nicholson of Fairfax, Va., Zachary Petcher and fiancée Emily Calise of Gray and Hunter Mercier of Fairfield. He is survived by his siblings Elizabeth Nichols and Barbara Mercier both of Livermore Falls, James Mercier of New Mexico, Christopher Mercier of South Portland, Carl Goding, Christopher’s foster father, of Livermore Falls, sister-in-law, Priscilla Mercier of Monmouth, sister-in-law, Theresa Maranda of Livermore and brother-in-law, Gilles Couture of Livermore Falls.

David was predeceased by his infant son, Mark; wife, Jacqueline Mercier; parents Joseph and Eleanor Mercier; brother, George Mercier; Christopher Mercier’s foster mother, Madeline Goding; and father and mother-in-law, Peter and Carmelle Castonguay. He was also predeceased by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Edgar Nichols, Roger and Irene Castonguay, Lorraine and Maurice Cote, Patricia and Hugh Nadeau, Pauline and Alex Dion, Rene and Anita Castonguay, Marguerite and Earl Williamson, Claudette and Alcide “Frenchy” Lemelin, Gloria and Raymond Henry, Paul and Barbara (Carole) Castonguay, Anita Couture, Louise and Gerard Nolette, and Bert Maranda.

Messages of condolences may be sent to: http://www.finleyfuneralhome.com

A graveside service with military honors will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, June 29 at Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park St., Livermore Falls.

Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls.