NWA/DL Capt. David Guy Begin

 

~ IN MEMORY ~

Military veteran, NWA/DL Capt. David Guy Begin

March 2, 1958 ~ July 18, 2021

 

Notification with the passing of retired Northwest/Delta pilot Captain David Guy Begin, age 63.  Captain Begin joined Northwest Airlines 10-28-1988.  He is survived by his wife Anne and his two sons Zachery and Colter.

Obituary information may be viewed online at

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/theday/name/david-begin-obituary?pid=200036080

As noted in the obituary below, no services per Captain Begin’s wishes.

Thank you,

~ Carol for the PCN 

 

Obituary : Port Royal, S.C. - David Guy Begin, 63, passed away July 18, 2021, at his home in Port Royal, S.C., surrounded by his immediate family. David was born March 2, 1958, in New London.

 

He grew up in Niantic, and graduated from East Lyme High School in 1976. David was a talented trumpet and flugelhorn player. He played for pleasure and also with the high school marching band and the Dick Pillar Band. He enjoyed golfing and played many courses around the world.

 

David attended UCONN and graduated in 1980, from the ROTC program, and became a pilot in the United States Air Force. He married his high school sweetheart Anne in June of 1981, and then began his military career flying A-10s. After retiring from the Air Force as captain, David then became a captain for Northwest Airlines. Following his career with Northwest (now Delta), David worked as an administrator for the International Federation of Airline Pilots in Montreal, Canada. Following this, David traded flying for sailing. Once certified with his captain's license, he, Anne and their beloved dog, Luna, set sail throughout the Caribbean aboard their 44-foot catamaran, "The Huntress." They met many interesting people during this adventure and made a great friends along the way. After a few years of living on the water, David and Anne decided to head for shore, eventually settling in Port Royal, S.C.

 

Although David's life was cut short, he lived his life fearlessly, with many exciting adventures, and always looking for challenges along the way. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father with a compassionate, caring and gentle soul. In his final days, David said, "When you think of me, just smile."

 

In addition to his wife Anne, David is survived by his two sons, Zachery and Colter Begin (Mei); his mother Barbara Begin; brother Paul Begin (Gigi); and his sisters, Katherine Fontaine (Ken) and Kristin Teague; mother-in-law Theresa Czaplicki; and brothers-in-law, Romuald (Lindsey) and Paul (Caroline). David also leaves many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Guy Begin; and father-in-law Romuald Czaplicki.

 

Upon David's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David's name to the American Cancer Society at www.CancerResearch.org