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Donald THATCHER Obituary
Age 70, passed away on April 19th, 2021. Donald Thatcher, Sr., was a devoted husband to his (late) wife Bridget. He was born to his (late) father Paul and (survived by) his mother Dolly. He is survived by his daughter Penny and son Donald Jr., four brothers, Paul (Sara), Victor (Jodi), Kenny (Laura), Dennis
(Angie), and his cousin Lonnie (Connie). He was a loving grandfather to Samantha (Tyrone), Whitney (Ryan), Christina and Jacob, and his good longtime friends Charlie and Stanley. He is also survived by his 9 great-grandchildren. Don loved his wife and longed to be with her from the moment she left us. He would write her beautiful heartfelt poems from the
moment they met until his passing. He adored chickens and fixing lawnmowers. He will be remembered fondly not only by his family but so many people of the community that called him a dear friend.
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Nancy Kaveney
August 9, 2025
Just now found about Don. Very sad. He took care of his wife when she was very ill. I´m so sorry of his passing and I will be praying for the family and friends. Nancy Kaveney
steve wion
June 8, 2021
ive known don for 55 years and remember fishing and picking berries with him and his brothers he used to catch pineys out of tree stumps he could make bird calls great and always had his beagle by his side i will miss him
Carl Burns
May 20, 2021
Don and I were co workers and friends I now live in Florida and just found out . hugs to the family
Judy Hauser Cline
May 7, 2021
We graduated together and were neighbors across the highway. I used to ride my pony to his house.
We were in grade school then. Kenny, I would love to see pictures of you all. Hugs, Judy Hauser Cline
Rebecca Drago
May 1, 2021
I was so sad to hear of my uncle's passing. We always had so my fun. I remember fishing, playing eucker we use to kick but by the way. I remember the night we all played air hockey we had so much fun. Uncle Donnie will be missed and loved always...
Tim and Eve Hawk
April 30, 2021
So sorry to hear that Don passed. We especially will remember his love for birds. We took him an injured bird and with his skill nursed it back to health. Also, the time he brought a bird to church for a children’s story. He had a way with a garden as well. The first time I ate Swiss chard was from their garden and the asparagus that we are growing was from Don’s encouragement. He truly missed Bridget.
Linda
April 29, 2021
What is written here is truth, he loved Bridget more than life itself. He was wonderfully funny and joyful person! We will be planting a tree to celebrate his life!
Ellen Morgan
April 29, 2021
Donnie and Penny.My love to both of you during this difficult time
Ron
April 29, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Ron Martinez
April 29, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Samantha
April 29, 2021
I'll never forget my grandpa and his love for fishing and being outside. Also his gift for for being around people and making them laugh. He could imitate almost any voice out there. He loved his wife, my grandma, and I know he will be so happy to be reunited with her again. Tyrone, Jordynn, Braxton, and I will miss you and our aggravation tournaments. Love you grandpa.
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