David Walter Pyne

Bonita Springs, FL – David Walter Pyne, 74 died peacefully on Tuesday, February 9th, 2016. Born and raised in Winthrop, MA, he enjoyed spending time with family, studying history, boating, playing the guitar, weather and the great outdoors. Sailing out of Cottage Park Yacht Club as a boy, he won numerous awards alongside his two brothers, Edmund and Richard. He worked his way through College and Law School as a Yacht Captain of a 50’ Chris Craft, “ Sno Top”, owned by F.E. Daddario Corp. This experience eventually brought him to settle on the Cape. A Boston College “Triple Eagle”, David graduated from Boston College High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Boston College, Cum Laude, Class of 1963. He graduated from Boston College Law School, Class of 1966, and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar as a practicing trial attorney in the same year. David started his law career in the fall of 1966 with Katz, Kaplan & Latti in Boston representing injured fishermen and longshoremen in Federal and State Courts. He then pursued an opportunity with Kentucky Fried Chicken as House Counsel, representing several franchises in Massachusetts. In the spring of 1970, David opened his own General Practice in Hyannis, MA with an emphasis on domestic relations. Believing that everyone should receive fair representation, he performed many cases Pro Bono. In 1977, he was appointed as the 4th County Commissioner of Barnstable County and served as County Counsel for 15 years. In May of 1992, he was admitted to the Florida Bar. Shortly thereafter, he suffered a severe stroke causing permanent left side paralysis and blindness. His strong will and positive outlook on life allowed him to overcome his disabilities and live with his physical challenges until his passing. He was predeceased by parents Rosemary E (Dickinson) Pyne and Charles F Pyne, sister Rosemary (Pyne) Burns and brother Richard Pyne. He is survived by his two sons Mark Anthony (Melanie) of Baltimore, MD and Derek Charles of Bonita Springs, FL. And one grandson, Ethan Raymond Pyne. He is also survived by his brother Edmund (Marita) Pyne, sisters Marita Pyne, Andrea (Peter) Farquhar, Bernadette (John) Gibson and several nieces and nephews. The Pyne family would like to express our gratitude to all the people and organizations that cared for him over the years. A memorial mass will be celebrated on Thursday, June 30th at 11:30 AM at St John the Evangelist, Winthrop, MA. In lieu of flowers, a donation in his name can please be sent to: Our Lady of Light Catholic Community’s Bell Tower project: https://ourladyoflight.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/BellTower. Please insert “In memory of David Pyne” in the comments section.

David Walter Pyne

April 10, 1941 - February 9, 2016