West Hartford, VT- David Charles Arnold, 54, died Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA, following years of declining health.

David was born June 23, 1969, in Boston, MA, a son of Edward and Martha (Davenport) Arnold. He graduated from Thetford Academy in Thetford, VT, where he lived until he moved to Sheldon, VT. He resided with Dan and Diane Bissonette where he received exemplary care from Dan. David kept busy in his younger years, working odd jobs around the area including Lake Morey. He was a kindhearted gentleman who loved his coffee. He also enjoyed tinkering on cars in his spare time.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Phelps. David is survived by his Father Edward Arnold of Leominster, MA and three brothers James Arnold and his wife Lisa of West Hartford, Mateo Arnold of Enfield, CT and Douglas Phelps and his partner Amanda Wotton of Norwich, VT; his stepfather Doug Phelps of Thetford; and three nieces Makenzie Arnold, Daisy and Lily Phelps.

Services will be announced at a later date. Knight Funeral Home in White River Junction has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to David's family in an online guestbook at www.knightfuneralhomes.com.