David Titus
David Titus, 1939–2026
David Titus of Marion MA passed away unexpectedly on Friday night, surrounded by his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, David lived a life defined by service, faith, and deep love for the town he called home for more than five decades.
David was born in Winthrop, Massachusetts, and grew up in Padanaram. He was a graduate of Bowdoin College and Boston University Law School and served as a Lieutenant in U.S. Army Intelligence. Following his military service, David began practicing law with his father, Roger, in New Bedford. Soon thereafter, he moved to Marion to establish his own law practice, which eventually grew into the firm Titus, Ryan & LeBlanc.
David put down deep roots in Marion, where he raised his family and served the community for 57 years through his legal work and civic leadership. He believed strongly in community involvement and gave generously of his time and talents. Over the years, he served as President of the Swain School of Design, Trustee of the Van Sloun Foundation, a United Way Leader, Board Member of the Schwartz Center for Children, and Marion Town Moderator — a role he held with dedication and integrity for 35 years.
David’s faith was central to his life. A longtime and devoted member of St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion, where he was a lector and served as Treasurer, and twice as Senior Warden, and helped found the church’s men’s breakfast program. He also sang bass in the church choir and with the Sippican Choral Society, finding great joy in music, fellowship, and worship. His faith and service to St. Gabriel’s were the foundation upon which he built his life.
An active and enthusiastic outdoorsman, David was a longtime member and past President of the Sippican Tennis Club and an avid hiker who proudly summited all 48 peaks of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. He loved walking the streets of Marion village with his beloved dog, Angus, and was happiest cheering on his children and grandchildren at sporting events and school plays — or firing up the grill for a family barbecue.
David’s greatest joy was his family and the life he created with his beloved wife of 61 years, Susan Titus. David is also survived by his twin sister, Martha Titus Wickenden; his children Stuart Titus (Katie) of Middletown, Rhode Island, Robert Titus of Toronto, and Sarah Titus (Andy Weiner) of Washington, D.C.; seven grandchildren — Natalie, Benjamin, Samantha, William, Noah, Claire, and Simon — and twelve nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held for David on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church on South St. in Marion at 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcomed for St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund: https://abundant.co/stgabrielsmarion/give.
Arrangements by Chapman Funerals & Cremations – Wareham. For directions or to leave a message of condolence visit: www.chapmanfuneral.com
