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Donald Breault Obituary

Donald T. Breault

AGE: 86 • Wilmington, DE

Don Breault, 86, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2014.

Don worked for General Chemical for 33 years, retiring in the late 1980s and then worked for Delle Donne & Associates for 19 years, retiring in 2006.

He was an Army veteran of WWII, served in Germany. Don was awarded the WWII Victory Medal and the Army of Occupation Medal. He was a member of Peniel United Methodist Church. Don enjoyed fishing, bowling, boxing and his beloved Keeshond dogs.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl Taylor in 1993. Don is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara; children, Jim Breault, daughter, Nancy (Mike) Tuell and son, Donald Breault; seven grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m at NICHOLS-GILMORE FUNERAL HOME 212 EAST JUSTIS STREET, NEWPORT DE 19804. Private services and burial will be held at a later time. The family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 2306 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington DE 19805 or American Diabetes Association, 100 West Tenth Street, Ste. 1002, Wilmngton DE 19801 or Season's Hospice, 220 Continental Dr., Ste 101 Newark, DE 19713.

To send condolences or donate to charities, please visit: WWW.NICHOLSGILMORE.COM

Published by The News Journal from Jan. 9 to Jan. 14, 2014.
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Dear Cousin Barbara & Family,
You are in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time.
Fondly, Rosemary & Ted Fulton

January 18, 2014

Nancy and family - very sorry for your loss.

Steve DeFeo

January 16, 2014

My sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May your treasured memories and the drawing close to God in prayer help comfort you in your time of sorrow. Jeremiah 29:12,13

January 16, 2014

Mrs. Breault, Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. Donald will be missed.

Sarah Mecke & Family

January 11, 2014

So sorry to hear about Mr Breault. He was always fun to be around. Can't say I ever remember him not smiling or happy. I have many memories of him growing up. My condolences to your family.

Nancy Gouge (Mills)

January 11, 2014

Mrs. Breault,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Jane Zak

January 11, 2014

Nancy and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss.

Ron and Kim Bright

January 11, 2014

We will miss the pleasure of seeing Donald and talking to him during our visits. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss.

Dawn McKenzie

January 10, 2014

To Barbara and Family,
We were sorry to hear of Don's passing, both of you were very dear patients, fondly remembered in our office. Our prayers to your family.

Dr & Mrs. Bruce Turner

Lynn Turner

January 9, 2014

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