David P. Dare, Jr., age 80 of Pilesgrove, died Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at home. Born in Swedesboro, Dave was a 1955 graduate of Swedesboro High School, where he was a multi-sport athlete. After high school, he served in the US Navy for three years and proudly served on the U.S.S. Intrepid. He worked over 30 years as an electrician for DuPont Chambers Works. He was a former member of Kiwanis, was a member of the Clarksboro Masonic Lodge, and volunteered for many years with the Deepwater Industry Federal Credit Union. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Mullica Hill, and in summer, he attended St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Ocean City. He loved his summer home of 53 years in Ocean City, and he enjoyed his annual trips to Maine.

Dave is survived by his wife of 58 years, Laura Mae (nee Hurff); his daughter & son-in-law, Sharon Laura & Joseph Somers; his daughter, Davida Lynne Behrens; his grandchildren, Lauren and Mason Somers and Taylor Behrens; his brother & sister-in-law, Marvin & Bertie Dare; his niece, Beth Azzari; and his nephew, Jeffrey Dare.

Graveside services were private in the Pittsgrove Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions in David Dare’s memory may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 284 Cedar Rd., Mullica Hill, NJ 08062, or to the Salvation Army, PO Box 6, Salem, NJ 08079. Please visit www.htlayton.com to leave a note of condolence to the family. Arrangements are by the H.T. Layton Funeral Home & Cremation Service.