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DONALD HART Obituary

HART, Donald A. Of Wakefield, October 2, 2020. Beloved husband of Pamela A. (LaConte) Hart. Cherished father of Michael J. Hart and his wife Lisa of Wakefield and Tanya J. Reilly and her husband Chris of Methuen. Loving Papa to Courtney, Kevin and Cameron Hart and Andrew and Owen Reilly, who were his pride and joy. He is survived by his brother David Hart and wife Judy of Saugus and brothers-in-law Joseph Ricci of Wakefield, Donald (Duke) LaConte and wife Debbie of Lynnfield and James LaConte of Florida. He also leaves behind several dear nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and lifelong friend Richard Hanson. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, October 9, at the Forest Glade Cemetery, Lowell St., Wakefield at 12:00pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours will be held Thursday, October 8, at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.), READING from 4:00-7:00pm. Donations in his memory may be made to the Mass. Parkinson's Disease Association, 72 East Concord St. C3, Boston, MA 02118 or Home Base Program, 1 Constitution Rd., Charlestown, MA 02129. Veteran of Vietnam War Seabee US Navy. For directions and online guestbook, visit www.johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2020.

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James LaConte

October 17, 2020

Donald was a long time member of our family as well as a great father to his children and a loving husband to my sister . he will be missed dearly , may he rest in peace.

Dan Hanlon

October 9, 2020

Our sincere condolences to you and your family on the sudden and unexpected passing of Don. He was a great guy from day 1 of meeting him a long time ago. We will truly miss him.... Thoughts & prayers.
Dan and Linda Hanlon & family

Mary

October 9, 2020

Pam I am so sorry to hear about Don He was such a nice man and will be missed prayers for you and your family

Jack Young

October 8, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest In Peace my friend.

Nancy Murphy

October 7, 2020

Tanya: Please accept my sympathy on the passing of your dear father. Always remember the wonderful memories you have of him and this will gently guide you through this difficult time!

Doug Hart

October 7, 2020

Our deepest sympathy go out to family and friends of Donald Hart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always. A donation in his memory has been made to the Parkinsons Association. Donald; We thank you for your service to our country. Sincerely Doug and Tina Hart

Mike Casey

October 7, 2020

Mr. Hart,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served with the U.S. Naval Construction Battalions during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Seabees-Can Do!

Joanne Sarafian

October 6, 2020

Pam,
I’m so very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Don was a great guy, and will be missed by many.

Joanne

Joanne Szczesuil

October 6, 2020

Pam, so very sorry to hear about Don's passing. I am sending my condolences to you and your family. He will be missed at our Lodge.

John B. Douglass & John B. Douglass II

October 6, 2020

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

Don and Pam at a Sons & Daughters of Italy party last fall.

Sharon Nikosey

October 5, 2020

Don was a pleasure to be around. He will be missed.

Pam Hart

October 5, 2020

I am so heartbroken over the loss of the love of my life. Our children and grandchildren couldn’t have had a better role model. Rest In Peace, Don

Dina Rosenthal

October 5, 2020

Don Hart was a wonderful Human. His name and memory will forever be a Blessing.
Thank you, Mr. Hart! Thank you for your service!

Pam Hart

October 5, 2020

My heart is broken over this sudden loss of my husband and best friend. Rest in Peace, Don.

Elaine Nadile

October 5, 2020

We really enjoyed seeing Don at all Lisa and Mikes special occasions and Christmas Day with Pam. He was always so nice and Joe really enjoyed taking to him about veterans affairs. You will be missed greatly by your family and friends. Our sincere condolences to all the family Love Auntie Elaine, Uncle Joe and family

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Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Forest Glade Cemetery Lowell, St. Wakefield

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25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA 01867

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