David Bruce Wheeler

David Bruce Wheeler, age 67, of Easton, MD, formerly of Southport, CT, died peacefully on Sunday, September 23, 2007 at his home. David was born in Bridgeport, CT on November 27, 1939, son of John Walker Wheeler, Jr. and Eleanor Hubbard Wheeler of Fairfield, CT and subsequently Springfield, VT. After graduating from Vermont Academy, where David was the captain of the ski team, he graduated, Magna Cum Laude, from Nichols College in 1964. Following Nichols, David completed graduate studies in business at Yale University in 1967. David, or “Davey” as he was known by many friends and families, was an avid golfer and had been a member of Talbot Country Club. He had served on many civic boards and community teams including Community House Board Member in St. Michaels, President of the University Club in Bridgeport, CT, Republican Town Committee member, Fairfield, CT, Pequot Yacht Club Board Member, Fairfield, CT, and Trustee/Administrator of the Junior Golf Program at Brooklawn Country Club in Fairfield, CT. David had a real passion for the outdoors and sailing/racing over the ocean waters of Long Island Sound and off the coast of Rhode Island and Block Island. David was the owner/Captain of several Blue Water race boats from 1980 through 1994, capturing numerous championships. All yachts were named “Nevis” for the island home that he had shared with his wife Sheila and family from the early 1960’s through 2000. Mr. Wheeler had spent four decades as an investment broker, building a wealth of friends and clients. Most recently, David was a Vice President/Investment Officer at Ferris Baker Watts in Easton. Mr. Wheeler is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sheila M. Wheeler of Easton, MD; son, D. Bruce Wheeler, Jr. of Bedford, NH; son, Keith W. Wheeler of Coventry, RI; daughter, Meredith Molony of New Orleans, LA; and six grandchildren, Ellen and Greg Wheeler of Bedford, NH, Eryn and Ross Wheeler of Coventry, RI, Alastair Harris and Christopher Molony of New Orleans, LA; siblings, John Hubbard Wheeler of West Palm Beach, FL and R. Duff Wheeler of Ft. Myers, FL. He was predeceased by a son, Colin McCuaig Wheeler; brother, Kenneth Wheeler of Wellington, FL; and sister, Joan W. Lapoint of Stowe, VT. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2007, at 11:00 AM at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 100 Peachblossom Road, Easton, MD. The family requests donations in David’s memory made to the Talbot County Humane Society, PO Box 1143, Easton, MD 21601. Arrangements are by Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Easton, MD.