David "Dave" Hancock

Bonita Springs, FL — David “Dave” Hancock, 78, of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, at Vitas Hospice in Naples, FL, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Born in Sacramento, CA, Dave was the son of the late Charles and Virginia Hancock (née Martin). Dave grew up in Sacramento, where he earned his associate’s degree before being drafted into the United States Navy, ultimately starting a career as a nuclear specialist. Following his military time, Dave transitioned into the private sector, joining Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation. He attended Northeastern University earning a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering while working full-time. In 1994, Dave and his wife, Lori, opened The Neat Place, a retail store in Franklin, MA specializing in home organization products. Then in 2003, Dave and Lori relocated to Bonita Springs, FL, to be closer to family. After retiring in 2013 Dave spent his time cooking, volunteering within his community, skiing, golfing, and bicycling. Most of all, he found immense joy in training and competing in dog agility trials alongside the family’s beloved Australian Shepherd, Kismet “Kizzy”. Dave will be deeply missed and forever remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and loyal brother and friend. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lori, his two daughters, Marcia Hancock and her husband, Eric Abelin, of Northport, ME, and Karen Tompkins of Portland, ME; and his grandsons, Charles and Will Tompkins. He also leaves behind his brother, Randy Hancock, and his wife, Lynda, & their three children. A Celebration of Life will be held in Maine later this summer, with interment at the Central Maine Veterans’ Cemetery on Mt. Vernon Road in Augusta, Maine. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made to: • Moffitt Cancer Center o Make a direct contribution to Moffitt Cancer Center Honor Donation Page or make a check payable to Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation. • Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline INC. o Make a donation through https://aussierescue.org/Donate page to contribute to the caring for Australian Shepherds rescues. To sign Dave’s online guest register or to share condolences with the family, please visit Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of Shikany’s Bonita Funeral Home, Family Owned and Operated Since 1978.

David "Dave" Hancock

September 10, 1947 - May 8, 2026