Born on May 5, 1959, in Olean, he was a son of the late Joseph V. and Betty J. (Frost) Carrier. On October 20, 1984, in Webster, New York he married the former Katy J. Kenyon who survives.

David graduated from Cuba Central School in 1977, Alfred State College in 1979 with a degree in Electronics/Instrumentation, and Monroe Community College with a degree in Applied Sciences.

After college his first job was at Eastman Kodak in Rochester, but in 1983, he was hired by Cuba Cheese to work in their Maintenance Department, but a year later went to work for Taylor Instrumentation, prior to starting his own business Carrier Controls which he ran with his wife Katy until he retired two years ago.

Dave was an avid hunter and motorcyclist and loved spending as much time as he could outdoors. He attended the North Park Wesleyan Church in Cuba.

In addition to his wife Katy, he is survived by a brother Daniel (Rhonda) Carrier of Cuba; a sister Diane (Donald) Watkins of Franklinville; his nieces Danae and Reanna Carrier and Dara (Shawn) McFadden; a nephew Devin (Mandi) Watkins; several great nieces and great nephews; a close cousin Christopher Carrier; an uncle Howard (Sharon) Carrier and several other cousins; a brother-in-law Derwood (Rita) Say of Cuba; and a sister-in-law Caryl (John) Vaklyes of Pennsylvania.

Graveside services at Cuba Cemetery will be held at a later date and time to be announced.

Arrangements are under direction of the Mark F. Rinker Funeral Home & Memorial Service, Inc., Cuba.

A Celebration of Life Service for David J. Carrier, 66, of West Valley, who passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at the North Park Wesleyan Church, 32 Spring Street, Cuba. Visitation is from 11:00 A.M. until Noon with a Service to follow at Noon.