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Donald Mathieu Sr.
1933 - 2019
Donald Mathieu Sr.
1933 - 2019
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BORN
1933
DIED
2019
Donald Mathieu Obituary
Rutland/Princeton - Donald R. Mathieu Sr., 86, died peacefully at home, with his loving wife and children at his side on the morning of Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He was born in Worcester, the son of Wilfred E. and Leona (Campeau) Mathieu and had lived in Princeton for 46 years before moving to Rutland seven years ago.
Don proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Era. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he settled on a 140 acre farm in Princeton and founded Mathieu Builders Inc. The company went on to develop the land Don had purchased and built the beautiful homes that stand there today. He was a member of St. Patrick's Church in Rutland and was an avid outdoorsman. Don's greatest joy was spending time with his family. Whether it was a pool party or a holiday gathering, Don always wanted to bring everyone together.
Don will be truly missed by his wife of 65 years, Nancy (Conrad) Mathieu of Rutland; his children, Robin Mathieu of Hilton Head, SC, Donald Mathieu Jr. and his partner, Leslie Regh of Princeton, Jody Cates of Holden and Michelle Drohan-Tavares and her husband, Gary Tavares of Coventry, RI; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend memorial calling hours from 4 to 7 pm on Monday, September 9th at Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Tuesday, September 10th at St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St., Rutland. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, 217 Richard's Ave., Paxton. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Lung Association of MA, 460 Totten Pond Rd., Suite 400, Waltham, MA 02451 or to St. Patrick's Church, 290 Main St., P.O. Box 939, Rutland, MA 01543. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit
www.milesfuneralhome.com
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Glenn Egan
September 10, 2019
Donny, sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of your family.
Nancy Hubbard
September 9, 2019
Deepest thoughts for your
loss
Nancy Hubbard
Scott Ouellette
September 7, 2019
Dear Nancy and Family.My deepest thoughts and condolences to you all.I remember times ago visiting you folks at your home off of Plantation St.next to Holmes field in Worcester.I also fondly remember visiting the beautiful camp that Don built at Emerald Lake many times in Hillsboro N.H. He was always kind and generous to Don and Millie myself and everyone within our large extended family.My prayers to all of you...May HE REST IN PEACE ETERNALLY.
September 6, 2019
To Nancy and family,
So sorry to learn of Don Sr.'s passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Carol Davis
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Eileen Dunn
September 5, 2019
Dear Nancy,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that I have you and Don in my daily prayers. May God give you the Grace to feel the peace Don is experiencing now as he enters Eternal Life.
I send my Love and prayers Eileen Dunn
Nancy Parrish
September 5, 2019
Dear Mathieu Family,
Know that I fondly think of all of you and remember Don with great respect as a gifted man who was loyal, kind, and generous. Our prayers go to our father in heaven on your behalf. I joyfully look forward to the time we will all meet again in eternity.
Love,
Nancy (Brackett) Spencer-Parrish
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