David Robert McNair, 71, passed away on April 16, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family. A lifelong resident of Hull and a proud retired Hull Firefighter, Dave was a man of simple pleasures.

He was often found with a coffee in hand sharing a laugh at “the wall” on Nantasket Beach or catching up with friends around town. Dave was quick with a well-timed wisecrack, but just as quick to lend a hand. Whether you needed a friendly face, a ride, a laugh, or directions to literally anywhere along the Eastern Seaboard, he was always just a phone call away.

Dave loved any excuse for a road trip. Whether it was a ride on his Harley, a cruise in his pickup, or a long-haul trip down to Florida, he was always ready to hit the road. More often than not, you could find him behind the wheel jamming to the Grateful Dead, The Band, The Allman Brothers, or J. J. Cale. He especially loved cheering on his niece and nephews at their sporting events, particularly if the game required him to drive a few extra miles – the longer the drive, the better!

One of Dave’s favorite adventures was his 2003 motorcycle trip through the Alps, traveling through Germany, Italy, Austria, and Switzerland – an experience he talked about often and remembered fondly.

And no matter where he was, things were always a little better with a dog by his side.

Dave proudly served as a member of Hull Firefighters IAFF Local 1657 for 28 years, from 1984 to 2013. During his service, he was honored as Firefighter of the Year by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1999 and received multiple commendations, including an official Commonwealth citation for his bravery during the 1999 Clifton Avenue fire and a Governor’s Citation for his heroic rescue of five kayakers on the Weir River in 2007.

Dave was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Mary Irene McNair, and is survived by his beloved sister, Nancy Wholey and her husband Paul; his niece, Katie Wholey; his nephews, Michael Wholey and Bryan Wholey; Bryan’s wife, Molly, and their children, Tyson and Beau (Dave’s great-nephews); his brother, Ron McNair and his wife Duyen, and their children, Kiana, Casey, and Bodhi; his longtime partner, Jill Clemmer and their dogs, Willie and Charm; Kim Johnson, who was like a daughter to him; and his ‘babies’ – his Ford F-150, his Harley Road King, and his Harley Street Glide.

Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours on Thursday, April 23nd, from 5-8 PM at the Pyne Keohane Funeral Home, 21 Emerald St., Hingham, MA. The Funeral Service at St. Ann’s in Hull, will be on Friday April 24th at 10:30 AM. Burial will follow at Hull Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dave’s name to “Hull Firefighter’s Association” and mailed to Hull Firefighter Local 1657, PO Box 388 Hull, MA 02045.