The Honorable David T. Doyle (retired Presiding Justice of the Salem District Court), died peacefully at Kaplan House in Danvers on Sunday June 2, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born in Peabody, to the late Joseph F. Doyle and Mary Alice (Hayes) Doyle. He grew up in Salem with his eight brothers and three sisters. The nine Doyle brothers had their own baseball and basketball teams and competed throughout New England and as far away as North Carolina.

After graduating from Salem High School in 1946, David joined the Army and served as a sergeant in the post-war occupation of Japan from 1946-1948. He attended Boston University on the GI Bill. After graduating he was employed by Kemper Insurance where he met his future wife Antoinette. David attended Suffolk University Law School evenings, graduating in 1957.He then joined Kemper's legal department, Weber, Rooney and Riley. Subsequently he joined his father, Joseph, and brother, Joe, in the family law firm in Salem. He was elected to the Salem City Council for two terms before resigning to become a judge.

He was appointed to the bench by Governor Endicott "Chub" Peabody in 1964. He retired as the presiding judge in Salem in November, 1998. At the time of his retirement Judge Doyle was the longest serving judge in Massachusetts. In a Boston Globe article in 1998, writer Kathy McCabe said, David Doyle "will be judged favorably for 35 years on the bench." Judge Doyle was remembered as a kind and understanding jurist who served with dignity. In April, 2001, Judge Doyle was featured in a Salem News article honoring the "Heroes of Salem." Courtroom G of the new Ruane Judicial Center was dedicated to Judge Doyle in November, 2017. A plaque outside the courtroom reads, "A humble jurist who served the community with honor, integrity, and compassion for 35 years."

Judge Doyle enjoyed golf, attending his children's and grandchildren's sporting events and reading. He was an avid Boston sports fan and also loved Notre Dame football.

He is survived by his loving wife of sixty years, Antoinette (Neveux) Doyle and his children, Rev. Michael J. Doyle of Danvers; Hon. Peter F. Doyle and his wife Leigh of Topsfield; Kathleen J. Doyle of Danvers; Mary-Alice Doyle Norton and her husband Michael Norton of Georgetown and six grandchildren with whom he loved spending time: Elizabeth, Philip, Madeline, and John Doyle; and Colin and Courtney Norton. He is also survived by a sister, Ellen Tassinari of Beverly, and a brother, Louis Doyle of Danvers and many nieces and nephews. Judge Doyle was predeceased by his brothers, Joe, Jack, Jim, Richard ("Sammy"), Peter, Philip, and Thomas; and sisters Mary and Ann Kiley.

There will be a vigil for Judge Doyle with reception at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, 34 Conant Street, Danvers at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019 followed by visiting hours at the church from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Danvers on Saturday June 8, at 11:00 a.m. A Private Burial will follow.  In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, 24 Conant St. Danvers, MA, 01923 or Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Danvers, MA 01923. Arrangements are under the direction of the Murphy Funeral Home. 85 Federal St, Salem.  For additional information or the online guest book please call 978-744-0497 or visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com.