David Andrew Pinard

David Andrew Pinard, of Northampton, Massachusetts, passed away on August 30, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 51. He was born on June 4, 1974, in Northampton, Massachusetts, at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Strong-willed, sharp-minded, and sometimes blunt to a fault, David lived life with curiosity, independence, and a stubborn determination to follow his own path. David had a deep love for cars, especially Chevrolets. His favorite of all was his 1998 SS Camaro, a car he cherished above all others. Over the years, he bought cars with the hope of fixing them up, always drawn to the challenge of bringing something mechanical back to life. He even kept the car that had carried his daughter home from the hospital, long after it stopped running, with the dream of one day restoring it. He had an entrepreneurial spirit and an insatiable need to tinker, learn, and figure out how things worked. Whether it was a car engine, an antique, or a new hobby, David was always chasing the next project. He even talked about taking a road trip with his cat, a plan that reflected both his independent streak and his unique sense of humor. At home, David showed his love in quiet, unexpected ways. When his daughter Nicole was in first grade, he spent hours helping her gather tiny pinecones to make a mobile for her 100th day of school project. He once bought her a Barbie house and sat patiently applying every sticker so it would be perfect. Sunday mornings sometimes meant cartoons together—SpongeBob SquarePants or Rugrats—and even a round (or several) of the Reptar video game he bought for them to play. On one memorable day playing the board game Sorry!, Nicole cheated—and David let her win, a small moment of fatherly love tucked inside his tough exterior. One of his most thoughtful gestures was when David and his wife hosted a surprise 25th wedding anniversary dinner party for his parents, a celebration filled with love and gratitude. Those who knew David will remember him as complicated, brilliant, stubborn, and always himself. He could be difficult, yes—but he was also deeply intelligent, resourceful, and endlessly curious about the world. David is survived by his daughter, Nicole Pinard, his parents, Francis and Jo-Ann Pinard, his brother, Robert Pinard, and many loving cousins. Burial will take place at Village Hill Cemetery in Williamsburg, Massachusetts at a later date and will be announced. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON, has been entrusted with his services. For more information, or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to the Dakin Humane Society, PO Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101, reflecting his lifelong love of animals.

David Andrew Pinard

June 4, 1974 - August 30, 2025