David Harvey Humphrey passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025. He was born and raised in Watertown, NY, son of the late Harvey and Susan (Davy) Humphrey. In 1965, he married Jeane Germain who passed away after 46 years of marriage. Together they raised two children, Jill and Craig. After being widowed, he met his partner for the remainder of his life, Shirley Keene.
After graduation, Dave joined the US Air Force and was stationed at Mitchel Air Force Base on Long Island, NY. Serving his country enabled him to obtain his education as an aircraft mechanic. Not too long after his discharge from the Air Force, he was able to take his love for airplanes and the skills he acquired to begin working as an A&P Mechanic at Mohawk Airlines. He continued to work for the same company throughout his working career. He saw them through all the airline mergers, from Mohawk, to Allegheny, to US Air, then Piedmont and finally to retire from US Airways 40 years later.
He always had a love for flying. He had a private pilot's license, was an instructor for the Civil Air Patrol, loved going to air shows and air museums. He was also very involved with Asbury United Methodist Church, where he has attended since moving his family to Warwick in 1972.
Family was very important to Dave. He was the neighborhood “fix it” dad and a Little League coach for many years. He thoroughly enjoyed watching his grandchildren grow, hearing about what was going on in their lives, always attending their school and scout functions. He enjoyed photography, using his tools to build things, traveling, especially cruises.
David leaves behind many loved ones including his daughter Jill and her husband Arthur Ouillettte, their two sons Kyle and Cory, his son Craig and wife Jessica, their children Tyler and Riley Humphrey. In addition, he leaves behind Shirley and her children, Susan and her husband Steve Capasso, their children Sara and Sophia, her dearly departed son David, his wife Lisa and their children Allison and Jimmy Keene. Besides his sisters Jacqueline Eggleston and Aloha Burnard, he also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Dave will always be remembered as a happy person with a great positive attitude. He was famous for saying, “It will all work out.” He was always willing to help and will be missed by many.
A celebration of life for David Humphrey will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church, 143 Ann Mary Brown Drive, Warwick, RI 02888 at 11am on Friday, May 16, 2025. In lieu of flowers, donations to Asbury United Methodist Church-Audio, Visual, Music Fund in his name would be appreciated. Another cause dear to his heart would be the American Cancer Society to support “The Jungle Cruisers” marathon team running in memory of Dave Keene. Support can be done through the link:
https://secure.acsevents.org/site/STR?fr_id=111037&pg=team&team_id=2800514
