David D. Willett 62, formerly of West Yarmouth, passed away Wednesday August 31, 2016 at the McCarthy Care Center in Sandwich surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

David was born in Salem, the son of the late George D. & Rose (Pashalian) Willett. He was raised in Chatham, where he graduated in 1971 from Chatham High School and soon after moved to Florida. There he met the love of his life Sandra Mathis. They wed in 1976 and recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary.

He was the beloved father of three daughters, Christina Pacella and her husband, Ronald of Walpole, Laurie Hulten and her husband, Marc of Yarmouthport, and Sara Bowdridge and her husband, Josh of Leominster. He was the cherished “Bampy” to his adoring grandchildren, Lexie and Max Hulten, Zachary, Harrison and Donovan Bowdridge, and Anthony, Victoria and Gabriella Pacella. One of six children, he was brother of Susan Williams of Dennisport, Stephen Willett of Denver, CO, Elizabeth Willett of South Yarmouth, Peter Willett of Huntsville, AL, and Martha Willett of San Diego, CA.

David had a passion for Telecommunications and when he and his family relocated from Colorado to Cape Cod in 1983 he solidified his career by becoming owner of Inter Island Telephone in 1991. He had a love for good music, good food and enjoyed sharing both with family and friends.

Visiting hours will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday September 12 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

Interment will be private.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Dream Day on Cape Cod, 165 Nan Ke Rafe Path, Brewster, MA 02631.

My heart goes out to all of you. I thank you for allowing my girls to have met such a loving person and to have had the chance to call him their Bampy. He will not be forgotten.

To the Hulten family- We are so sorry to learn of the passing of your Father, Father-in-law and dear "Bampy". Please accept our sincerest condolences. May he enjoy the best Heaven has to offer. Rodney and Cindy

Dear Tina, Sandy, Laurie, and Sara- We are so, so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I have such happy memories of Dave- always a smile and never once complained, even with everything he was going through. I know that the kids will always have very fond memories! He touched us all!

I am saddened and offer my condolences to the entire Willett family I have nothing but happy memories of being a guest in your home David was a kind and gentle man with a big heart he will be missed

I am so sorry for your loss. Pasquale

Tina, so sorry for your loss. If there's anything I can do for you, please let me know. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers. Jim Coffey

Another one of the good guys gone too soon. Sending our love to Sandy, Tina, Laurie , Sara and all his grandchildren. We had so many great times together as longtime neighbors and family friends. Rest In Peace my friend, have one with Mom and Dad, until we meet again....

To Sandy and family....please accept our sincere condolences. We only met him one time, but we liked him immediately. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Daneen and Woody

Beth, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother David. i know what it's like to lose a sibling especially one you are so close to. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Sending a hug to you! Nancy

Sara and Family - Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear father. You have many happy memories to remember him by.

Deepest sympathy to your family during this very difficult time. Your father put up a good fight love against his illness in order to stay with his family. May he rest in peace. May you be surrounded by love of family and friends.