David Edmund Gravelle

David Edmund “Gunny” Gravelle, 70, died peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Granite VNA in Concord surrounded by his family.

David was born in Nashua on November 26, 1955 and was the son of the late Roger and Pauline M. (Dobens) Gravelle. He received his education in the Nashua School System and attended Nashua High School.

He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps where he often taught cold weather training in Norway. His unit deployed during Desert Storm and ultimately retiring with the rank of Gunnery Sergeant.

David was a skilled machinist specializing in lathe operations, applying his talent in numerous states including New Hampshire, Virginia, Tennessee, and Maine.

David was a man of many passions and talents. In his younger years, he played the trumpet as a proud member of the Spartan Drum and Bugle Corps. As a Civil War enthusiast, he loved learning about the era and eagerly shared his knowledge with others. David never passed up the chance to spend time with friends and family, cherishing those moments deeply. One of his passions was expressed through cooking and grilling; whether preparing a meal for two or feeding a hall full of people, he could always be counted on to hunker down and serve something memorable. An active member of NHMRO and an avid motorcycle rider, he took every opportunity to hit the open road, no matter the destination. His bike was his pride and joy, and each September he eagerly anticipated his annual motorcycle trek with friends, creating memories that would last a lifetime. Above all, David treasured the time he spent with those he loved, especially his family.

He is survived by his two children, Ryan Gravelle and his life partner John True Bachelder III of Nashua and Torie Morse and her husband David of Hudson; his six grandchildren, Jaelynn, Sophie, Emma, Ryan, Dominic, and Isabelle. He is also survived by his three siblings, Raymond Gravelle, Susanne Couturier, and Daniel Gravelle; his partner Rebecca Mohler of Epsom; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to David’s visitation on THURSDAY, May 28th from 4 until 7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. His Funeral will be held from the Funeral Home on FRIDAY, May 29th at 1130 AM until 12 Noon and we will all process together to the Old St. Louis Cemetery for David’s graveside service with presentation of military honors. In lieu of flowers, and to reflect and honor Gunny’s spirit of community and his practice of “paying it forward”, please consider making a donation to either Operation Delta Dog, by visiting, https://operationdeltadog.org/ or to Concord Coalition to End Homeless, https://concordhomeless.org/. 

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