Gloucester - David R. Fleming, husband of Denise C. (McGovern) Fleming of Gloucester, MA. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Addison Gilbert Hospital.

Born in Gloucester, MA on October 23, 1957, Dave was the son of the late John T. and Madonna (Synard) Fleming. Guided by the love and devotion provided by his parents, Dave and his six siblings grew up in a home centered on faith and family. Throughout his life, he found strength in prayer and maintained a commitment to God that was steady, humble, and sincere.

Dave attended local schools and graduated with the Gloucester High School class of 1976. For many years, he was employed by Glass Dimensions Inc. of Essex, MA as a lathe operator and glass craftsman. He then joined the staff of American Renal Associates in Beverly, MA as facilities manager, working until his retirement in 2021. He was admired for his strong work ethic, quick-thinking, and problem solving expertise.

Dave's favorite memories include time spent with his beloved granddaughters. Poppy, as he was affectionately called, enjoyed constructing tree forts, dancing the Twist, bike riding on Stacy Boulevard, reading books, and watching movies with Evelyn and Laura, just as he had done with his daughter, Caroline. He was looking forward to making new memories with the family's most recent addition, Catherine.

Dave's interests were varied. He enjoyed traveling throughout the country with his wife, Denise; taking walks along the back shore, gardening; learning about local history and classic cars; creating unique recipes for haddock chowder and cheesecake; and tackling home improvement projects at his "fixer upper" on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in East Gloucester.

For many years, he volunteered at Holy Family Parish as an usher and coordinator of offertory collections and assisted members of the local chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He will be remembered as a generous friend and helpful neighbor.

Dave was predeceased by his parents John and Madonna Fleming, and his brothers John Fleming, and Arthur Fleming.

He is survived by Denise, his wife of forty-one years; his daughter, Caroline Gill and her husband, Keith; granddaughters Evelyn, Laura, and Catherine Gill; brother Brian Fleming and his wife, Tamara; sister Lisa Ciluffo and her husband, Paul; sister Laurie Fleming and her husband, Russ; sister Madonna Fleming; sister-in-law Brenda Fleming all of Gloucester, MA, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Visiting hours will be held in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann Church, Holy Family Parish, 74 Pleasant St. on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Dave's memory to the St. Vincent de Paul Cape Ann, 74 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA 01930. For online condolences, please visit www.greelyfuneralhome.com