C. David Yandell

C. David Yandell, 49, resident of Wilton, NH, died October 13, 2011 at the Milford Medical Center. He was born in Glen Cove, New York on November 29, 1961, a son of Maria (Bruchhauser) Fort of Hollis, NH and the late Charles F. Yandell. David was raised and educated in Merrimack, NH and had resided in Wilton, NH for more than 10 years. He spent his working life as a diesel mechanic. He loved motorcycles and purchased his first motorcycle in high school. David was a fabulous chef and enjoyed cooking for family and friends. He loved gardening and all types of animals. He also had a great sense of humor. He served in the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1984. David was predeceased by a brother, Michael Yandell; and a niece, Abigail H. Yandell. In addition to his mother, Maria Fort, family members include his schatzie (sweetheart), Casey Carmichael of Wilton; a daughter, Deborah L. Yandell of Wilton; three sons, David Tazio Yandell, Thomas C. Yandell and Jake A. Yandell, all of Nashua, NH; a grandson, Justin Lott of Wilton; a brother and sister-in-law, Charles A. “Tony” & Jenifer Yandell of Hollis, NH; a sister, Charlene Yandell of Atlanta, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial visiting hours are Wednesday, October 19th from 5:00-8:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford, NH. Donations in David’s memory may be made to the Abigail Yandell Scholarship Fund, c/o High Mowing School, 222 Isaac Frye Highway, Wilton, NH 03086.