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Donald Ager Obituary
Hillsboro, NH - Donald R. Ager, of Hillsboro, NH, born March 26, 1934 in Racine, WI, passed away peacefully December 19 at home, surrounded by his immediate family. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Mabel (Meg) R. Ager, his four sons Donald Jr. (Karen), Alan (Jean), David (Martha), and Todd. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and 2 brothers, 2 sisters. In addition to his great joy as the patriarch of a large, loving family, Donald had a passion for trading Lions Club pins in this country and abroad.
Donald lived a life of service to others. Donald served in the US Navy for 21 years, retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer (CTACS), and also retiring from the US Postal service after 19 years. After his federal service, Donald was an active member of many organizations including the Hillsboro Lions Club (PCC, Progressive Melvin Jones and serving as a District Governor), the American Legion, The Loyal Order of the Moose (Pilgrim degree), the VFW, the Fleet Reserve Association, the Boy Scouts of America.
A celebration of life will be held in the near future. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Hillsboro Lions Club, PO Box 592, Hillsboro, NH 03244, or the American Legion Post 59, 538 W. Main St., Hillsboro, NH 03244.
Arrangements are under the care of Holt-Woodbury Funeral Home. www.holtwoodburyfh.com.
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Pat Bradley
January 4, 2026
May I extend my most sincere condolences to the entire Ager family. Your Dad was a wonderful man and was admired by the entire Hillsborough community. His passing will leave an enormous void no one person could possibly fill. Rest in peace Don.
Shana W
December 29, 2025
My condolences to Don & Karen and all the Ager Family. My thoughts and prayers to you all.
Donald R. Ager, Jr.
December 24, 2025
Dad,
Thank you for being such a great father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to our family. Your love for us shone through in so many ways. You will be missed dearly.
Love, Don
Jim Schiebel
December 24, 2025
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Charles & Joanne Pouliot
December 23, 2025
To Meg and Dons entire family,
Charles and I send our deepest condolences to all. We met Don & Meg through the Lions of NH and are we proud to have known them. They always had a pleasant and happy sprite and always a kind word. Don will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace and comfort Don, we will treasure of memories of times together.
Robert D Machain
December 23, 2025
Mr. Ager, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH
Pease ANGB Retiree Activities Office
December 23, 2025
The Pease ANGB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for SCPO Ager's service to our country in the United States Navy. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Pease Air National Guard Base at 603-430-2636 or [email protected]. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this.
We are deeply sorry for your loss.
John W. Symington
CMSgt, USAF (Ret)
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