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Donald Mikkila Obituary
DENNIS - Donald (Mik) Mikkila, 81, of South Dennis passed away peacefully Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Cape Cod Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
Mik was born in October 1937 in Worcester, MA to the late Julia and Victor Mikkila. He grew up in Leicester MA, where he graduated from Leicester High. He also attended some classes at Leicester Junior College and served 2 years in the US Army. In May of 1962 he married his wife of 57 years, June (Parse) Mikkila. He lived in Oxford for 30 years where he raised his 3 children. In 1995 he retired to South Dennis MA.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Donna and husband, Mark Contardo of Hopkinton, MA, his son Douglas and wife Elizabeth (Gigliotti) of North Oxford, his son Peter and wife Kelly (Graham) of Auburn, MA. He had 7 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, a brother Arvid and wife Linda of Leicester, MA. and several nieces and nephews.
Donald worked many years as a salesman for the transportation industry retiring in 1995 from Consolidated Freightways Trucking Co. He was a member of the Jay Haberl Men's Golf League in Dennis. His favorite activities were golf, sailing and playing Poker. He also spent countless hours working in his woodworking shop. Over the years Mik's memory will live on in all of the beautiful pieces he created in his shop for friends and family. Mik's great sense of humor, his love of friends and family and prolific story telling will be missed by all of those who knew and loved him.
Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 4 - 7 p.m. and a funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday March 20th. Both will be at the Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home 739 Route 134 South Dennis MA.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution in his name to VNA Hospice & Palliative Care, 434 Route 134, Suite D-3, South Dennis, MA. 2660
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Margaret Kennedy
March 21, 2019
Dear June,
Mike and I will always remember Don. He was a character! Mike has so many memories of their time at the shop, poker and golf. May he rest in peace with Jesus. Our love and prayers to you and the entire Mikkila family.
- Mike and Margaret Kennedy
Lisa Spooner
March 21, 2019
To the entire Mikkila Family,
Sending all of you my thoughts & prayers at this very difficult time .
Love & sympathy,
Lisa Spooner
Mary/Nick Seferi
March 19, 2019
To the family of Donald, I send my love and sympathy. May his memory be eternal.
Joan Fitzpatrick
March 18, 2019
So sad to hear this news, June. We have great memories of Mick. Thoughts are with you and your family.
Joan and Bill Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth Miller
March 18, 2019
June and family,
So very sorry for your loss.
Carol Spooner
March 18, 2019
Dear June-My deepest sympathy and condolences to you and your family. I hope that all your beautiful memories get you through this difficult time. Love, Carol Spooner
Steven Sullivan
March 17, 2019
Mrs. Mikkila, Donna, Dougie and Peter,
So sorry to hear about your Dad. I have nothing but fond memories of Chestnut Hill. From ice skating in the backyard to ping pong in the garage and the tent.....our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leslie and Steven Sullivan
Russell Kobel
March 17, 2019
Sorry for your loss and prayers for you and your family
Nancy Bjorkman
March 17, 2019
Dear Peter and family,
Don and I are so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. We remember fondly the hockey games you played and him rooting you on with a big cigar in his hand. Our love to your Mom, we spent many hours shivering together in those cold arenas. Remember the good times, they will help to ease your sorrow.
Love from Don and Nancy Bjorkman
The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home
March 16, 2019
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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