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Donald Stevens Bushnell, 88, of Somers, passed away peacefully Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018. He was the beloved husband of 63 years to the late Ellen T. (O'Connor) Bushnell and son of the late Harlow L. Bushnell and Doris B. (Pomeroy) Bushnell.
Donald was born Dec. 29, 1929, in Hartford and spent his youth in both Pine Meadow and New Hartford until his parents ultimately moved to Sanbornton, New Hampshire. He graduated from Laconia, New Hampshire High School where he met his future wife, Ellen. Don and Ellen first made their home in Ellington for many years and resided in Somers for the past 41 years.
Donald was employed for 45 years as a machinist with the Mead/Westvaco (United States Envelope Company) in Rockville and Springfield. He served in the National Guard and was a mason of the Doric Lodge 20 of Tilton, New Hampshire since 1951.
Don enjoyed many hobbies in his leisure time including gardening but especially loved vacationing along the seacoast of Maine. Don's greatest joy was time spent with his family.
Donald is survived by his loving children, Steven J. Bushnell and wife, Julie, of Broad Brook, James L. Bushnell of Ellington, and Leslie A. Dolby and husband, Wayne M., of North Kingstown, Rhode Island; his cherished grandchildren, Steven M. Bushnell and wife, Jacqui, Jennifer Lynn Bushnell, Matthew V. Dolby and wife, Cassie, and Meagan L. Dolby; great-grandsons, Landon James Bushnell, Joseph W. Dolby, and Declan R. Dolby; three step-grandchildren, Michelle, Lauren, and Nicholas Sanchez; cousins, Doris (Pomeroy) Violette of Zephyrhills, Florida, Ron Pomeroy of Windsor Locks, and Ruth (Pomeroy) Westervelt of East Granby. Donald was predeceased by his daughter, Barbara E. Bushnell (1989); an aunt, Anna (Navaroli) Pomeroy Wright of Windsor Locks; and two uncles, Allen Pomeroy of Santa Monica, California and Ralph Pomeroy of Windsor Locks.
There are no calling hours and the family will have a private burial.
Donald and his family would like to thank The Suffield House and staff for the excellent care and kindness that they provided both Don and Ellen during their residency there.
Memorial donations may be made to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301; or the ASPCA, 359 Spring Hill Road, Monroe, CT 06468.
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Jim I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. You talked about him often & I know you were always visiting him. I just wanted you to know that you are in my thoughts.
Sally Whitney(mustang)
March 7, 2018
Steven,Leslie,James & Family
Sorry for your loss,Don was the only cousin
on our fathers side. I was able to see him
a few times at the Suffield House and talked
of some old times. Loved your grandmother
would drop in to see her in N.H. when ever
I was in the area.
I know my sisters Ruth & Doris were sorry
to hear of your loss.
Ronald Pomeroy in Stuart, FL.
Ronald Pomeroy
March 7, 2018
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