DAVID R. DEWAR COLCHESTER - David R. Dewar, 54, of Colchester, Vt., died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2009. He was born on March 6, 1955, in Allentown, Pa., the son of William II and Thelma (Neidig) Dewar. Dave worked for IBM in Essex for over 30 years as an engineer and also was coowner of the Spanked Puppy in Colchester for the past eight years. Dave was a gentle, generous soul with extreme intelligence. He loved playing golf, horse shoes, coordinating all sporting events and running the pools at the Spanked Puppy. Over the years Dave and Michelle were very committed to community support. They often donated time and money to help support Colchester Hockey, Vermont Diabetes and ALS. Dave will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, William II and Thelma Dewar of Pennsylvania; his brother William III and his wife Jean Dewar of Pennsylvania; his sister Kathleen and her husband Doug Vandenburgh of New Hampshire; eight nieces and nephews; several cousins; his best friend and business partner, Michelle Simms; and all the Spanked Puppy family in Colchester; and by his former wife Elizabeth Gregory and her two children, Abigail and Greg. A celebration of life will be on Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at 3 p.m. in the Spanked Puppy in Colchester. There will be no visiting hours. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Missions for Independence, C/O Mary Shepard, 4357 Oak Hill Rd., Williston, VT 05495. Arrangements are by the LaVigne Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 132 Main St. in Winooski. Published in The Burlington Free Press on 6/7/2009