David Mayhew, also known to many as "Hoof Doc", passed away at 64 on July 13th, 2024 at 2:13 P.M. surrounded by his wife and loving family. He was born on May 16th, 1960 in Newport, VT to Gordon and Therese Mayhew. On December 9th, 1978 he married the love of his life Debra Matten. From this union came 11 very loved and wanted children. His pride and joys: John and his wife Trish, Joseph and his wife Jessica, Jeremie (who predeceased him in 2001) Jason and his wife, Christle (aka Little Critter) and her husband Jamie, Jay and his wife Jessica, Melody and her fiancé Miranda, Teala and her husband James, James Robert and his partner Cera Jo, and the 2 baby girls Darcy Mae and KayLee Joyce. He is also survived by his grandchildren that meant more to him than he even had words to say. John Jr. and Emily, Trisha (aka Peanut), Emma (aka Doo), Jordon, Brylee (aka Brian), Willow, JoAnna, Zack, Gordon, Zoria, Jeramiah, AJ, Baby Abe, Clara, step grandchildren Nicky, Dakota, Delilah (aka Lulu Bug), Ashara Lynne, Jayden, Zendaya, Gallia, great granddaughter Alexandra, step great granddaughter Arabella and all of his fur babies: Habeebee, M.O.E., Phoenix and Punkin and grand fur babies. They all held a special place in his heart.

Dave attended North Troy Elementary and North Country Union High School where he met his wife the end of his freshman year. He held various farming jobs from 1978-1993 working for some of the best men he could have ever met, moving his growing family around the kingdom until he met Rudy Goodall where he rooted for 7 years. He loved that man like a father and he is the one who let him pursue his career as the "Hoof Doc". When things would get rough he would always take a 2nd job milking cows, selling hay, cattle, saw dust or just helping a farmer in need. In the last few years he loved helping his friend Steve Longe on his cattle truck. He had many passion such as being an avid gardener, he loved to can and freeze his veggies for the winter, his birds, helping children with their never ending projects and hunting.  His door was never locked and there was always food on his table. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday July 20th, 2024 at Noon at the American Legion Post 28 Hall , 254 Dominion Avenue, North Troy, VT. On-line condolences welcomed at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.