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2020
85, Loving Husband, Father,
and Grandfather
Fitchburg
Donald "Don" A. Whaley, 85, died Sunday, March 22, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He leaves his wife of 63 years, Hester (Valcourt) Whaley; five children, Donald T. Whaley of Athol, Deborah Lammi and her husband Bruce of Fitchburg, Mark Whaley and his wife Joan of Baltimore, VT, Wanda Ouellette and her husband Edward of Fitchburg, Larry Whaley of Fitchburg;12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Don is predeceased by a daughter, Barbara Koutrakos who died April 8, 1992.
He was born in Lowell on May 12, 1934 a son of the late Cedric and Gladys (White) Whaley. He worked as a machinist for the former Magnus Metal Co in Fitchburg and for Stand Case in Leominster.
Don enjoyed going camping on Cape Cod and in Maine, going to light houses and seeing photos of them. He also enjoyed watching old westerns, fishing and family cookouts. He loved the fact that he and Donald Duck shared the same birth year. Don was extremely proud of his 49 years of sobriety and that he was able to help many people over come their addition also.
He had even started an AA group in Townsend. He loved Halloween especially going to his son Donald's home and handing out candy and seeing all the kids in their costumes.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Riverside Cemetery, Dudley Road, Townsend, MA 01474.
There are no calling hours
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, 199 Rosewood Drive, suite 180, Danvers, MA 01923, or www.vnacare.org/donors.
The Fitchburg Chapel of the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli and the Fitchburg Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 243 Water Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420 is assisting Don's family with his funeral arrangements.
For further information see www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net
John F. Masciarelli and Walter C. Taylor funeral directors
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Honoring a man who made a difference in my life.
Russ S 4/15/1973
March 29, 2020
You would not meet another person so caring and kind as Donald. He was always welcoming and treated everyone like family. He enjoyed life and his family. He will be missed by all.
Lisa &
March 24, 2020
♡♡♡ this man . So glad to be a part of his life .. even if it was at the end of his life as his hospice nurse.. love the whole family. Thanks for letting me be a part of all your lives through this wonderful man!
Danielle St Pierre
March 24, 2020
Hester and Deb thinking of you and your family at this very difficult time hoping that your treasured memories will help you through this difficult time sending my deepest sympathy
Darlene Comeau
March 24, 2020
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Dawn Smith
Friend
March 23, 2020
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