David Adams Cosgrove

WATERVILLE – David Adams Cosgrove passed away peacefully on March 30, 2022, in his home in Waterville; he was 73 years old. David was born in Waterville to parents Robert and Marjorie Cosgrove.

He graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield and earned his business degree at Nichols College in Dudley, Mass. He cherished his time at Nichols, where he made many lifelong friends. Soon after college, David married Marilyn Fitzpatrick; they were to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in May.

David earned his Maine real estate license in 1971 and began working for the family business, The Cosgrove Agency, where he sold real estate and insurance alongside Marilyn for 35 years. Upon selling the Cosgrove Agency in 2015, David worked for GHM Insurance and sold real estate for the Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate Agency until retirement.

David was a respected and proud member of the Waterville community. He was a Corporator at Kennebec Savings Bank, a member of the Maine Housing Authority, Waterville Lions Club, and served on the board of the Waterville Sewage District. He was a member of the Waterville Country Club for many years, where he enjoyed golfing and spending time with his dearest friends.

David’s greatest achievement was his family; he was a devoted husband, adoring father, and proud grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Fitzpatrick Cosgrove; his two daughters, Laura Cosgrove and Beth Cosgrove; and four grandchildren. His eldest daughter, Laura, lives in Waterville and has two children, Margaret “Maggie” Brock and Herbert “Jay” Brock V. Beth lives in Park City, Utah, with her husband, Seth Dromgoole, and two children, Sally Dromgoole and Samuel Dromgoole. David’s grandchildren have been the center of his universe since they were born. His eldest granddaughter, Maggie, will graduate with honors from The University of Maine at Orono this Spring. His grandson, Jay, was the Honor Graduate of his Recruitment Training Regiment for the U.S. Marines last summer. David was consumed with pride over Maggie and Jay’s accomplishments. He also loved getting pictures, and visits from his “Utah Family,” amazed by Sally and Sam’s budding interests and adventures out west.

David’s favorite saying was, “I can’t wait for tomorrow because I get better looking every day.”

He had a particular type of confidence that came from how much he loved his life.

Of no coincidence, he collected “Life is Good” shirts; he must have had at least 50. David embodied what it means to be a fan. He was a loyal Boston and Waterville sports fan, but his fandom was highest of daughters and grandchildren. He got the most joy from watching them in any sport they were involved in; he never missed a game.

David was predeceased by his parents, Robert F. Cosgrove and Marjorie Adams Cosgrove; his sister-in-law Judy Fitzpatrick Weston; and niece Betsy Robertson. He had recently lost several friends who were like family to him. His family is comforted knowing many reunions are happening somewhere over games of cribbage, whiskey, and a lot of laughs. David’s friendships were sacred to him; he loved his friends deeply.

He is survived by his sister, Jane Cosgrove-Dirkman and husband Jack Dirkman of Waterville and sister Barbara Cosgrove-Schwartz and husband James Schwartz of Barrington, N.H.; his nephews John Robertson and Matthew McDonough, and nieces Julie Robertson, Megan McDonough.

His family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. David Preston and Debbie Hutchins for their care and friendship, and to Paul Jacques for being a loyal friend to David; always there for him in the most critical times of need.

A celebration of David’s life will be planned at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers, the Cosgrove Family request donations be made to the Waterville High School Athletic Department at:

Waterville High School

C/O Heidi Bernier

One Brooklyn Ave.

Waterville, ME 04901

David Adams Cosgrove