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Donald E. Whitehouse

Nashua, New Hampshire

Oct 2, 1933 – Aug 15, 2018 (Age 84)

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BORN
October 2, 1933
DIED
August 15, 2018
AGE
84
LOCATION
Nashua, New Hampshire

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Donald E. Whitehouse, 84, of Nashua, NH and a longtime resident of Everett, MA passed away on Wednesday evening, August 15, 2018, at Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation Center in Manchester, NH. after living at Ledgewood Bay Assisted Living in Milford NH,

Don was born in Everett on October 2, 1933. He was a graduate of Everett High School and Gordon College. He was a US Army veteran based in Fort Benning, Georgia.

Don was married to the love of his life, Nancy, for 58 years and made their home in Everett, MA before moving to Nashua, NH to be closer to their children and grandchildren.

Don was the Business Manager for Lynnfield, Saugus and Natick school systems. He was also the campaign manager for five consecutive victorious Mayoral campaigns in Everett along with State Senate and Representative campaigns in MA. throughout his political career. He was also the Purchasing Agent for the City of Everett. He sat on the Board of Directors at the Eagle Savings Bank, Board of Assessors, Chairman of the Housing Authority all of Everett and Tri-State Mental Health of Lynn, MA.

A devoted husband, father and grandfather - family was everything to Don. Don and Nancy were members of the First Baptist Church in Everett MA for over 50 years. Don was also an ordained minister, choir director, youth director and would take on any opportunity to serve the Lord.

Members of his family include three children, Deborah J. Giovinelli and her husband Robert of Nashua, Cindy L. Whitehouse of Nashua NH, and David T. Whitehouse of Nashua, NH; three grandchildren, Michael and his wife, Kelsey Giovinelli, Lindsey Giovinelli and Timothy Whitehouse.

SERVICES: A Celebration of His Life will be held in the Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, 517 Boston Post Road in South Merrimack, Wednesday Aug. 22, 2018 at 11 AM. followed by a luncheon in Nashua. The Rev. Larry Clouse, Pastor will officiate. Family and friends are invited to attend.

A period of VISITATION will be held at the church on Wednesday morning starting at 10AM.

For more info or to sign an online memorial go to rivetfuneralhome.com. The Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium in Merrimack, NH is in charge of arrangements.


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Always remembering Don and Nancy as forever friends, confidantes and loving people.

How is it that our memories become more vivid with each passing year. I would assume that it is the loss of someone dear that reminds us of what we shared. Don and Nancy will always remain special to me forever. Much love to all the family.

Don and Nancy were my special customers at The Foxy Johnny restaurant in New Durham New Hampshire. They were the perfect couple and Don always made me laugh. I invited them for a cookout at my house one time, and about 10 minutes into it, Don said he would be back in a bit. He came back with a bug head net on his head! Apparently, he didn't want to take a chance of being bit outside. I visited them at their place in Rochester, and we kept in touch until they moved to Nashua to be closer to...

On this second
Anniversary of Don’s passing, I wish to say I still miss him every day. Very special person. With my love, Charlotte

Don was a great classmate and a good friend as was Nancy. I shall miss both of them forever.

My deepest sympathies to Cindy, Debbie and David. Your dad was such a wonderful, special person with a great sense of humor. Having spent many hours in your home growing up on Stuart Street with you, I have many cherished memories that come to mind such as falling victim to the booby trapped kitchen drawer, always finding a treat under the glass-domed cake dish and ordering out from Angelina's to name just a few. I was truly honored that your dad gave the meal blessing at my wedding...

So very sorry to read of your father's passing. Our deepest Sympathy to all of you.

My deepest sympathy to the Whitehouse family. Mr. Whitehouse was a class act and I loved being the "little girl" in the room listening to his campaign advise for my brother and father. It was a pleasure to get to know him and your family. We recently lost my father in January and no matter the long life and list of accomplishments and memories... it is very difficult to lose your Dad and such a special guy. May the warmth of his spirit and your loving memories of his life well...

My deepest condolences to Donald Whitehouse's entire family. Mr Whitehouse was extremely influential at a most critical time in my development. Back when I was a young man, his kind and gentle tutelage inspired me to begin a lifelong journey to follow the Lord.

Over the years I have thought about him often; and, I am forever grateful and humbled that God placed such a man in my path. To this day, I consider Donald Whitehouse one of the finest human beings I have ever known. ...