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Sherry and Jim Morris, Stockton Springs posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Bless you David. In our combined 120 plus years of music appreciation countless artists come to mind. But Dave holds a very special place in that long and varied lineup. Visits to our home in Washington County were not complete without opening the windows, sitting in the front yard swing and playing any of many Dave Mallett CDs. The seals appreciated it too. Same could be said for our quarter century in Waldo County. Feel so fortunate to have seen him in concert so many times in places ranging from Waldoboro to Mount Vernon, Ellsworth to Bangor and Brewer--always keeping an eye out for their (Dave, Michael, Susan, Rob, Roy, et al.) next appearance which, sadly, will never be in person but their music lives on--that road goes on forever. Mallett family and friends so sorry for your loss.
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Pat Hannan and Richard Rosenburgh posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Richard and I saw David summer before last at Crow's Feat--- it was great outdoors on a sunny day--- the perfect setting for his wonderful music. We spoke briefly; I said how much I enjoyed The Fable True spoken piece. I had the Garden Song on vinyl from when it first came out. Thank you, David.
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Ed Dame posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
It sure is going to be different driving down North Road and not seeing Dave wave that unique hand-up-in-the-air greeting. RIP Dave. Condolences to the family.
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Jim & Sherry French posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Dave was an extremely talented gentleman. He gave back to his community and was loved by many his music will live on in the hearts of the baby boomers generation.
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Francine Barbeau posted a condolence
Saturday, December 21, 2024
I was introduced to David in 1980 when I moved to NH. He performed regularly back then at The Folkways in Peterborough. My daughter and I fell in love with his music, I still play his cds regularly and booked the recent concert in New London NH which was cancelled due to his illness. I can’t express how saddened I am to hear of his passing. His music has followed me throughout the country and helped me through some very tough times. I always said he was more of a poet than anything. He will be so very missed. My sincerest condolences to this dear soul’s family and friends. We’ll see you on the other side Davey.
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Sharron M planted a tree in memory of David Mallett
Saturday, December 21, 2024
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"And in the great big picture, it's just a twinkle of an eye. Sometimes it seems this old life ain't nothin' but a long goodbye." Peace to you all. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Kelley Burton posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Dear Jayne and all the family,
We send our deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. David will be greatly missed ! His music and memories , however, will continue to warm our hearts forever. May you find comfort in that.
Kelley and Steve Burton
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Roger Liptrot posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
David was a regular visitor to Westhoughton Folk Club, in North West England, which ran from 1975 until 2007, we all loved his performances, recognised his great talent and he always played to a packed and enthusiastic house.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
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Nancy Pullen posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Jayne and family: Love to all. Nice seeing you at the cafe across the street after a Rockland concert. Dessert for us, probably supper for you and Dave. Always enjoyed catch ups in the aisle of Judkin’s and Will’s Shop ‘n Save with Dave, when we came into town with family for stays at camp at the lake. Remembered taking our oldest when he was 3yr to NH to one of Dave’s concerts outside an old Inn Resort. Loved an Ogunquit small venue concert. Dave’s songs and lyric artistry such a joy and legacy to all. So glad we connected through messages this past Spring and this past July. Another throwback:Loved the practices at Central Hall with Dave and brother Neil and 3 of us gals to get ready for a hootenanny at the FA school assembly in the gym in ‘65. Oh, his derp love for you, his children and spouses, family and especially the grandkids, he said of them in July to me”one of my greatest treasures and pleasures of all” my grandkids, he added “doesn’t get any better than that!” Big Bear Pond Turner Hugs and prayers from Larry & Nancy Pullen
the love of his life and greatest treasure and pleasured
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MaryAnne Ingles posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Since my one appearance on Spotlight on Youth I have been a David Mallett groupie. His music has touched all moments of my life. My condolences to his beautiful family and to his road family of Susan Ramsey and Mike Burd and to all of us he touched in so many ways.
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Roy Clark posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
We're heartbroken for this loss. Maria and I enjoyed meeting and getting to know the Mallett family over the recent years while working with Dave. We send our love to you all.
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Steve Conrad posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
I am crushed about David's passing. I met him in 1977 in August, it was at the wedding of Don Parker in Bradford, the town where I lived which is near Sebec. The service was nice and when finished there was outdoor entertainment.
It was David; playing outside along side the Parker's Lumber Mill business.. And for some reason later on when we'd refer to that he liked to call them the "Porkers" ???
This wedding was the first outing for my three week old daughter, when Dave took a break, we spoke a bit and he said hello to my new daughter, hugged her and then back to singing.
I have David's original first 4 albums, all are wonderful, such a Storyteller, from his heart and life's experiences. A Poet.
Three years later I found myself teaching H.S. in E. Corinth, ME I approached the Principal and ask if we could have an assembly day, he agreed. I contacted David and he along with Mike Burd, there they were on stage in the gym. He played for an hour. He said it was great to do such a gig. Each time we crossed paths thereafter we'd reminisce about the event.
Years later I moved to Charleston, SC and wrote David about performing here, I hadfound an suitable venue, etc. and told David, he said call my Booking Agent as he always wanted to see Charleston. There is a large cadre of Mainahs around here, we meet twice a year for picnics, I approached them to test enthusiasm about David coming here a few years back. Some knew of David, other not, yet all were enthused at the prospect. He replied that he was slowing down "these days" and now was gigging in mostly in Maine.
Before this thought shortly after getting set in Charleston my wife and I went to Savannah, GA to see him play for the Folk Song Festival there, it was the time he had just after he recorded his "the MaineWood"s D. of Thoreau's famous time in the Maine Woods. Of course I purchased the C.D. and after the show my wife and I spoke privately with him and he said Thoreau was his "Main Man". Mine too. I've played that album 100's of times.
I've had Aunts/Uncles pass, friends pass too and have been very saddened. Yet my feelings that have been pouring forward upon David's passing through me have been unexpected and I have teared up several times
His work touched my soul, affected me emotionally.
I last wrote him a few weeks ago about a tragic accident on the Milo Road this past spring,knowing he knew the victims as did I... uncharacteristically, he didn't answer and it made me wonder, Now I think I know why. I will miss his song stories, is Poetry sooo much. I have had many experiences akin to what he's written, I just couldn't put them to song. Once on Dave's FB page he was pictured on his Ford Tractor, grey w/ red trim from the 40's, I asked him, a Ford 8n or 9n. He said 9n and to come see when him/it I get back to Maine. I never was able to make the trip.
Due to potential health concerns with long travel times I just can't make the trek to say goodbye personally to his family, I so wish I could.
David was bigger than life in my eyes, his music paints pictures. So evocative.
He's gone, his music will last for ages. Good bye David.
Steve Conrad
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Meredith Jordan posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Every spring, as I ready my gardens, I sing "The Garden Song" and thank Dave Mallett for one of the greatest songs ever. I would guess it was meant as a gardener's song, but (as a family therapist) I always heard it as a song about life, how we live it, how we raise our children and grandchildren, how we understand that we are all on a journey that unfolds one inch at a time. I was an early fan of Dave's and am still all these years later. To his family---Jayne, Luke, Will, Molly and others---I send my best appreciation for sharing him with us for all these years. May his spirit soar ever onward!
Meredith Jordan
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Erin Sheehan posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
I'm so very sorry for your loss. David played an at-home private concert for my dad. Our family was so appreciative and I hope that David enjoyed his afternoon with us as well. He was a talented musician who shared his gifts with so many people. Thinking of his family and friends at this time.
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David & Annie Cole lit a candle
Friday, December 20, 2024
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Our hearts go out to the entire Mallett family at this time. It always reminds us just how fragile life is and the importance of each moment.
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Barbara & George Clark posted a condolence
Friday, December 20, 2024
Too short a time for such a wonderful man, David lived his life in music and family. We all were blessed with his music. Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family. May God be near you all during this time of your loss.
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Rand D. Stanley posted a condolence
Thursday, December 19, 2024
I have been watching, the change of the seasons
I loved David, and I love you all.
A kind hearted warrior, a dealer in dreams,
Janie, Luke, Will, Molly, beyond words
And just like my old friend, the wild river rider, I guess I'll be alright for now. Hugs. See you at his celebration.
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Alan Williams posted a condolence
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Some of my very best days over the past several years were spent promoting The David Mallett Band in Vienna, Chesterville & Mount Vernon! I hoped there would be time for more. It was not to be! Thank you, David, for the memories I will cherish those days forever! We have lost David.... his legend will grow 'Inch By Inch!'
Jayne & family my heart goes out to you. We have lost a good man!
A Memorial Tree was planted for David Mallett
Thursday, December 19, 2024
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Thursday, December 19, 2024
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