David Earl Files, 76, of Hartland, VT passed away July 14, 2021. Full of life, goals, and hopes to the very end, David walked an ambitious path throughout his entire life, never slowing down, never settling. An avid collector, David was never without a building to repair or a project to complete.

Born on September 10, 1944, David enlisted in the US Navy after high school. After his enlistment, he married Sheilla Jean Callahan, on June 11, 1966.

David was a 'jack of all trades'.  He was a real estate agent, builder, electrician, plumber, and landlord.  But more importantly than what he did, he will be remembered for the people that he helped along the way. David made it a point to help others in the community that were less fortunate. As a mentor to many, he passed on a strong work ethic, valuable D-I-Y skills and drive to everyone he met, and he took pride in teaching each of us how to 'do the job right'.

David will be remembered for his sense of humor, and the twinkle in his blue eyes. He loved meeting new people, and had the ability to strike up a meaningful conversation even with a complete stranger. He loved nature, fishing, the Lake, and animals.

He is survived by his wife Sheilla, his daughters Tammie, Deb and Chris, granddaughters Rachel, Sarah and Lily, and son in laws, Bruce, Andy and Nate. He is survived by siblings Oren Files, Luella Poindexter, and Dawson Fifield. David was predeceased by siblings Dolton Fifield, Gordon Fifield, Nellie Banker, and Evelyn LaMontagne.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor on July 24 ^th , 2:00 PM at Knight Funeral Home in Windsor, VT. A Celebration of Life Party will be held afterwards, rain or shine, at the North Hartland, VT Dam at the lower shelter.