David Hart, 1937–2026, former Waltham firefighter

David P. Hart, of Canaan, Maine, formerly of Waltham, died Monday, March 9, 2026 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was 89.

David was born on Jan. 10, 1937 in Waltham, a son of the late Raymond and Adeline (Hebert) Hart. After graduating from Waltham High School, Dave served with the U.S. Army.

Until his retirement in 1992 he was a Waltham Firefighter for more than twenty-five years and had been a member of International Association of Firefighters, Local 866. He also worked part-time at Mass Hardware Store on High Street.

Dave was also a longtime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Lodge No. 953 where was a Past Exalted Ruler.

He leaves his wife, Bernadette J. (Pelletier) Hart; his children, Gary Hart (Paula) of Charleston, South Carolina, Janice Hart of Malden, Brenda Shannon (Robert) of Magnolia, Delaware and Joanne McNally (Michael) of Palmer; his step-children, Michelle Mehler (Joe) of Alfred, Maine, Sandra Anderson of Williston, Florida, John Anderson of Marlborough, Eric Anderson of Waltham, Paula Cosgrove (Kenneth) of Waltham; his brothers, Thomas Hart (Rochelle) of Lewiston, Maine, Richard Hart (Evelyn) of Waltham, Paul Hart of Framingham and Patrick Hart (Elizabeth) of Waltham; his sisters-in-law, Louise Savoy of Canaan, Maine, Alice Hart of Waltham and Connie Hart of Auburn, Maine; his former wife, Corrine Hart of Waltham; many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and their families; and his faithful dog, Maverick, who was always by his side and whose companionship brought him daily happiness and comfort.

David was also a brother of late Beatrice Hart, Raymond Hart, Daniel Hart, Bartholomew Hart, John Hart, James Hart and Robert Hart.

Funeral services will be private.