Devoted dad founded a floor covering business and loved lakeside living It is with profound sadness that we share that our beloved David M. Babits left this world unexpectedly on a beautiful autumn afternoon, Friday, October 4, 2024; he was 62. David was born in Burlington, Vt., on November 16, 1961, to Kathryn A. Babits and Kenneth P. Babits Sr. He grew up in the Old North End and was the youngest of three. David attended Lawrence Barnes Elementary School and Burlington High School. He went on to marry Janet LaPan, whom he met at 18 in Battery Park. David and Janet had three children. David loved being a father, often saying his children were the best thing he did in his life. He adored his three children and treasured the time when they were young. At that time, he could often be found taking the boys or even the whole family fishing. There are many treasured memories: holidays, yearly ocean vacations, family reunions and times spent. David was an extremely hard worker. He was very talented in the art of flooring installation. He started at Acme in the ’80s, then moved on to Lacey‘s Carpet Gallery, where he worked for 20 years. He took much pride in his work and was very dedicated. David had a passion for floor covering. Later in life, he started his own subcontracting business, Innovative Floor Covering, a dream realized after wanting to go out on his own for many years. He was proud to teach both Michael and John his trade, and the three of them worked together for some time. David was a happy, fun-loving, easy-going person who never cast judgment on anyone. He enjoyed fishing and nature, old westerns and living so close to the bike path/lake, and he loved spending time with his children. He just wanted everyone in his sphere to be happy and live life to the fullest. David will be greatly missed by many companions, friends and colleagues. As he was irreplaceable in this life, the lack of his physical presence will be felt beyond measure, but we will take solace in the peace he now has in body and spirit. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Nan; mother, Kathryn A. Babits; and sister Colleen Edson. He is survived by his three children, Sarah, Michael and John Babits; his father, Kenneth P. Babits Sr.; his brother Kenneth P. Babits Jr.; his former wife, Janet LaPan…