Orange, VT David Allen Newhall, 83, of George Street, Orange and longtime resident of Middlesex, VT, died on May 6, 2020 at Woodridge Nursing Home. He was born the son of James Andrew and Ullie (Page) Newhall on November 30, 1936 at the former Heaton Hospital in Montpelier. He was predeceased by his sister, Rebecca Hill. He was first married to Patricia Clark, they later divorced. He then married Dorothy Hendrickson. She predeceased him on November 18, 2005. He was employed by the State of Vermont Buildings Division in his early years and then by Scribner Dairy Farm. Finishing his career with New England Farm Systems. David was involved in a multitude of organizations and clubs, Middlesex Volunteer Fire Department Lifetime member, having held offices of Assistant Chief and Chief, Middlesex Civil Defense Chairman, Capitol Fire Mutual Aid System as inspector and past president, Onion river Snowmobilers, Air National Guard (retired), Connecticut River Antique Collectors Klub (past President and Vice President), Vermont Antique Farm Machinery Assn (past president and Vice President), East Montpelier Historical Society, Middlesex Historical Society, Aldrich Foundation (Robinson Sawmill) past President, Tunbridge Fair Antique Hill, Washington County Field Days (manager and past President), 4H, Champutees Amputee Group, Vermont Ag Museum, and Vermont Gas and Steam, but most notable was his wealth of knowledge of the I89 Interstate system and his love to talk about it! Survivors include his daughter, Dianne Shifflett and her husband Tony of Stanardsville, VA; grandson, MU1 Trevor Shifflett and his wife, Colleen of Bowie, MD; granddaughter, Brett Elizabeth Shifflett and her companion, Michael Sylvia, of New Bedford, MA; great grandson, Oliver Shifflett; great granddaughter Clara "Lucy" Shifflett; step-daughters, Joan Davis and her husband Doug of Northfield; and Patricia Harrison of Florida; step-son, Harry Hendrickson and his wife Donna of New Jersey; brothers, Roger Newhall and his wife Ruth of Ascutney; and Daniel Newhall and his wife Caroline of Barre Town. Also surviving are step granddaughters, Lyn Morin & Heather Escamilla and step-grandsons, Shae Martin and William Harrison; uncle, Charles Page of North Haverhill, NH and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is also survived by his companion Kate Marquette. He also leaves to cherish his memory three special people who did so much to help him, Jason Hill, Ronnie Bruce, and Francis Kidder. Your kindness and everything you did for Dad will not be forgotten. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff at Woodridge who were so good to not only David, but the entire family. A memorial service will be held on July 8th at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home beginning at 11:00 am, followed by burial at Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery at 1pm. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 7 from 6pm to 8pm. Social distancing and Masks are mandatory. Attendance will be limited to 50 people at the funeral home and 25 at the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Aldrich Foundation (Robinson Sawmill) or Vermont Antique Farm Machinery Assn.