David L. Bremer, 57, of Ayer

AYER: David Bremer, 57, from Ayer, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA, surrounded by his family. He courageously confronted a challenging fight against cancer, showcasing an inspirational level of resilience, optimism, and strength from his initial diagnosis a year ago until his final moments. David was born on January 6, 1968, in Boston, to the late Frank M. and Joanne E. (Coill) Bremer. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1986 and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1990. David was a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer at Shamrock CMG, located in Rumford, RI. He was an essential leader, an esteemed colleague, and treated all clients and coworkers with authenticity, integrity, and outstanding generosity. David began his tenure at Shamrock in 2011 and actively worked until his wife removed the computer from his hands within his first days at hospice. Prior to Shamrock, David held similar positions at Prospect Mortgage Company and Salem Five Mortgage Company. He also worked in sales and safety at Ryder Transportation in MA and NH from 1990-2003. David played a key role in establishing and running the Nashoba Valley Unlimited Sports Program (NVUB), which offered basketball and baseball opportunities for individuals with special needs. For 15 years, he dedicated himself as the team photographer, capturing outstanding images of each player during every game. David possessed a deep love for photography, frequently seen with his camera, immortalizing the cherished moments in the lives of those he cared about. He snapped tens of thousands of photos at sports games, events, and performances of his children, making sure to document the special moments of not just his kids, but everyone involved. He has beautifully captured numerous treasured memories on camera, with photographs that are deeply valued by countless individuals, most notably those from the winning moments of the Lunenburg Ayer Shirley Boys Hockey MIAA State Championship Game in 2018, and his niece Kelsey’s wedding. He loved attending his children's sporting events and took great joy in coaching their teams. He was actively involved in various Ayer sports programs for his children, and became a beloved, respected and impactful coach for his daughters' softball teams. He played an integral part in establishing a high school co-op team for Ayer Shirley Girls Hockey. David was consistently ready to lend a hand or provide calm, insightful advice to anyone in need. He was a steadfast and devoted friend who loved deeply. He found joy in assisting others, frequently doing so quietly and without any desire for recognition or praise. His support came from a place of genuine care for those he loved, as he offered help simply because he had the ability to do so. He was affectionately and appropriately known as the “Bike Whisperer” due to his success in teaching many of the neighborhood children how to ride a bike. David seemed to have the answer to every question and could navigate any problem with ease. There was nothing David couldn't accomplish or figure out. His intelligence was remarkable, complemented by an innate curiosity, and a profound desire for knowledge, he excelled in all his endeavors. David is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Kerry J. (Petkewich) Bremer, along with their four children: Kristen L. Bremer, Jonathan W. Bremer, Kaitlyn M. Bremer, and Jake A. Manning, all residing in Ayer. He will be greatly missed by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Jim and Laura Petkewich of Leominster, MA, Paul Petkewich of Littleton, MA, Janice and Bernie Wenstrom of Ayer, MA, and Bob Petkewich of Pepperrell, MA. He is also remembered by his sister, Julie Knight, from Hooksett, NH. David's legacy continues through his many nieces and nephews, including Nicole, Amy, Kelsey, Shawn, Brian, Jill, Nicholas, Christopher, Katie, Cassidy, Jordan, Madison, Layla, and Bo. He will also be missed deeply by numerous extended family members, friends, and coworkers. In addition to his parents, David was predeceased by his mother-in-law Katherine Petkewich with whom he shared a very special bond, and his sisters-in-law Jessica Petkewich and Judy Petkewich. In his own words, he was looking forward to meeting up with his father-in-law, William Petkewich who died in 1984. David and his family are extremely grateful for the many visitors, as well as all of the caring and compassionate staff at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA for allowing him the opportunities not only to say “see you later”, but to reminisce, laugh, and to truly understand the impactful relationships he had throughout his life. David’s family warmly invites you to his calling hours on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 2 PM to 5 PM at Anderson Funeral Home, located at 25 Fitchburg Rd. (Rte 2A), Ayer, MA. A memorial celebration of life service will take place on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 12:00 noon at the Doubletree Hilton, 99 Erdman Way, Leominster, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Checks made payable to MDSC and mailed to attention Elaine Crowley, MDSC 20 Burlington Mall Rd. Suite 261, Burlington, MA 01803. Please note “In Memory of David Bremer” Online donations MDSC Memorial Donations

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David L. Bremer, 57, of Ayer

January 6, 1968 - March 12, 2025