David Hubbard II

Devoted family man and a pillar of the Winthrop Community

David Hubbard II (Dave), 93, of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. A devoted family man and a pillar of the Winthrop community, Dave leaves behind a legacy of service, curiosity, and unwavering dedication to his town and loved ones.

Dave was the beloved husband of Claire (Koch), his beautiful bride of 68 years and devoted father to six children: Sandra Bradley (and her late husband, Larry) of Winthrop; Claire Saundry (and her husband, Peter) of Germantown, MD; G. David Hubbard III (and his wife, Elizabeth Skarstrom) of Westborough, MA; Susan Onffroy (and her husband, Joshua) of San Jose, CA; Robert Hubbard (and his wife, Theresa Todisco) of Winthrop; and Jennifer Ford (and her husband, Joseph) of Swampscott.

Dave was also a proud grandfather to 14 grandchildren: Alexandra and Genevieve Bradley, Andrew and Maddy Saundry, G. David IV (“Oscar”) and Nason Hubbard, Philip, Maxwell, and Victoria Onffroy, Joseph, Jessica, Jamison, and Jack Ford, and Kristen DiCato and two great grandchildren, Max and Carter DiCato.

Dave’s commitment to Winthrop was extraordinary. Over his many decades of service, he held numerous leadership roles, including Town Moderator for 25 years from 1981 to 2006. One of his proudest honors was being named Town Historian in 2015. In addition, Dave was Chairman and Secretary of the Winthrop Advisory Committee, President of the Winthrop Hospital, President and Secretary of the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association (WIHA), and a Town Meeting Member for 42 years. His involvement spanned various organizations, including the Winthrop Industrial Commission and the Town Government Study Committee. A co-author of the “Town Meeting Members’ Handbook”, Dave also served as President of the Highland School PTA, Treasurer of the Dalrymple School PTA, Secretary of the Board of Directors of Cottage Park Yacht Club (CPYC), Member of Winthrop High Band Parents Association, and Winthrop Savings Bank Trustee. He was also instrumental in organizing the Oceanside Big Band and Jazz Festivals.

Dave’s dedication was widely recognized, earning him honors such as the Distinguished Service Award from the Winthrop Jaycees (1981), Elks Man of the Year (2002), the Winthrop Community Access Television Service Award (2002), and Winthrop Man of the Year (2017).

Dave was a proud Eagle Scout, past Unit Leader for Winthrop, and Assistant District Commissioner for the local Scouting America Council. In addition, Dave was a 32nd-degree Mason and, also served as a Chapter Advisor for the Acacia Fraternity at Boston University and the University of New Hampshire. He graduated from McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio (1951), earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati (1957), and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University (1965). Dave’s career began in Winthrop at Avco at Fort Dawes on Deer Island (1957–1964). He then transitioned to Raytheon, where he served as Manager of Engineering Logistics for over 30 years in support of the U.S. Navy. His expertise also extended to the cultural sector, where he served as a consultant for the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Children’s Museum. Additionally, Dave was an active political voice, serving as Chairman of the Winthrop Republican Town Committee and as a delegate to the Massachusetts Republican Convention. In retirement, Dave devoted himself to documenting and sharing his deep love of local history. He authored several books on the history of Winthrop and published over 900 articles in the Winthrop Sun Transcript under the column “Winthrop Then and Now.” Dave shared this passion with the community, delivering talks on the history of the Town of Winthrop to students in the Winthrop Public School System and the public alike through the library, the Parks and Recreation Department, and the WIHA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winthrop Improvement and Historical Association. Please send checks to WIHA at 40 Shirley Street, Winthrop, MA 02152, Venmo at https://account.venmo.com/u/wihadeane, call (617) 846-8606, or email WIHAnews@gmail.com.

The funeral was conducted from the Caggiano-O’Maley-Frazier Funeral Home, Winthrop on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John the Evangelist Church (St. Michael’s Parish). Services concluded with the interment in the Cross Street section of Winthrop Cemetery.

To sign the online guestbook, go to www.caggianofuneralhome.com.