DAVID T. GAMBLE, 76 of AVON, died Wednesday, August 9, 2006 at home. He was born in Spring Lake on March 18, 1930, to David and Helena Thompson Gamble and lived his entire life in Avon. He was a graduate of the Avon Elementary School and Asbury Park High School. Mr. Gamble served in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after 4 years of service. He was a life member of the Avon Fire Department, joining in 1950 and serving as chief in 1961 and 1962 and was a life member of the Avon First Aid Squad. He was a pitcher on the fire department's softball team for many years, a member of the Avon Board of Education for 9 years and a special Avon police officer for many years. He was employed by Jersey Central Power and Light Company, Allenhurst for 42 years. In his retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife, Claire, to his winter get away condo in St. Augustine, Florida where he served on the board of directors and spending time with his five grandchildren. Dave was a Mets and Jets fan, following his Mets on a daily basis until the time of his death. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Claire Tassey Gamble, a son, David, a daughter, Dori, his daughter in law, Amy, his son in law, Jon, and his grandchildren, David, Dan, Zach, Matt and Luke. The family would like to thank Dr. Susan Greenberg, Dr. Susie, and her wonderful staff for their love and kindness to Dave and his family. Friends were invited to call on Friday from 4-8 PM at the Ocean Grove Memorial Home, 118 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove. A Firemen's Service was held at 7:00 PM. A funeral service was held on Saturday, August 12th at 11:00 AM at the funeral home, with interment following at Monmouth Memorial Park, Tinton Falls, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Dave's memory to the Avon Fire Department, 301 Main Street, Avon, NJ 07717, to the Avon United Methodist Church 507 Garfield Avenue, Avon or to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New Jersey, 141 Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ 07701.