South Ryegate, VT- David Lyle Grimes, 60, of Scott Highway, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 4, 2012. David was born in Haverhill, NH, on November 26, 1951, to Lyle and Barbara (Turner) Grimes. He graduated from Woodsville High School, Class of 1970. On January 19, 1974, he married Jane Charland. In his younger years, David worked at Dud s Service Station in Woodsville, NH. He then joined the New Hampshire National Guard, retiring as a Staff Sergeant after 27 years of service. He has worked at Green Mountain Monogram in Wells River, VT, off and on for ten years. David was an active member of the Ammonoosuc Fish and Game Club. He has been a longtime member of the Bradford Country Club and later, of the Blackmount Country Club, where he has played countless rounds of golf. Over the years, they enjoyed traveling through the Midwest and Southwest. A fine cook, he prepared gourmet meals for friends and family and provided Christmas meals for the residents at the Atkinson Residence in Newbury, VT. David will be fondly remembered for his carpentry skills, for building furniture, and for volunteering his time. He was predeceased by his parents, Lyle and Barbara Grimes; and a niece, Karen Gordon on August 12, 2011. David is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jane (Charland) Grimes of South Ryegate; a daughter, Cathy Grimes of Woodsville; two sons, Mark Grimes and wife Aimee` of Isle La Motte, VT and Mike Grimes and wife Bonnie of Germany; four grandchildren, Ryan, Joel, Travis, and Alexandra; two sisters, Mary Gajewski of Peidmont, MO and Terry Fleeman also of MO; a brother, Steven Grimes of Las Vegas, NV; and a nephew, Ed Woods and wife Karen of North Haverhill, NH. Calling hours will be on Wednesday, May 9, from 2:30-4:30 PM. A prayer service and time of reflection will follow. A private family burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of one s choice.