David Albert Larlee, 74, of Hudson, NH passed away Monday August 29, 2011 after a lengthy illness. He was born December 24, 1936 in Millinocket, Maine and married September 10, 1959 in Milo, Maine.

 David served in the US Army from 1958 to 1961. He completed his BS at Northeastern University. He joined Sanders Associates (ultimately Lockheed Martin/BAE Systems) in February 1967 as a Programmer/Analyst and ended as Director of Management Information Systems when he retired in June of 1999. David was instrumental in the creation and success of several non-profit organizations in Nashua and Hudson. He founded the “Karen’s Climb” Foundation in 1984 and served as President and Board Chairman until recently. This all-volunteer organization was formed to raise funds to support research for and local families affected by cystic fibrosis. He co-founded and served as Vice President of Foxfire Circle. David was Chairman of the Board of the Nashua Center for the Arts for several years. As co-founder of the Merrimack Valley Folk Association, he was responsible for presenting nationally known artists in concert at Holman Stadium and in the Downtown Live Concerts at the Nashua Center for the Arts. He was active in United Way fund-raising and assisted in planning and promoting several other fund-raising efforts. In recent years David was a Trustee for the Norcross Heritage Trust. As a musician (guitar, mandolin, harmonica) David wrote many folk songs, most of them designed to promote awareness of those in need. David initiated the monthly 3rd Tuesday music jamborees at the Nashua Senor Center, where his songs Homer Jones, Madeleine’s Mandolin, and People in the Park were frequent requests. David was also an avid fisherman and gardener. 

David was recognized with several awards for his service to the community including Outstanding Volunteer, Governor of NH Award, 1989; Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary Association, 1991; and Citizen of the Year, Hudson Chamber of Commerce, 1995.