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Donald Edward Wolcott
1939 - 2021
Donald Edward Wolcott
1939 - 2021
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BORN
1939
DIED
2021
Donald Wolcott Obituary
Lebanon, ME- Donald E. Wolcott, 81, of Pine Grove Lane died at his home on Saturday February 6, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Born March 26, 1939 in Dover, the son of Raymond and Helen (Hewitt) Wolcott. He served his country in the US Army and went on to work in Shop #17 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He retired in 2004 from Thompson Center Arms, Rochester NH. His mother later re-married Richard Hobson.
Donald is survived by his wife Deborah A. (Baker) Wolcott; children, Wendy J. Gowen of Portsmouth, Troy E. Wolcott of PA and Nicole R. Moylan of South Berwick, ME; brothers, Brian Hobson, Rick Hobson, Paul Hobson and Kenneth Wolcott; sisters, Sharon Denis, Linda Allaire and Pat Deraps; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
He is predeceased by his brother, Darrell Wolcott.
Visitation will be held on Thursday February 11, 2021 from 11-1pm at the McIntire McCooey Funeral Home, 301 Main St, South Berwick, Maine. A funeral service will follow at 1pm at the Funeral Home. Burial will take place at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in Springvale Maine in the Spring.
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November 11, 2021
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Ken Wolcott
March 19, 2021
Great journey together! Lots of memories! Love you Brother!
michelle baker
February 18, 2021
uncle wally was a wonderful person i remember when we were kids and making cornmeal bullets. i still have mine, and riding his back in the pool at uncle rods or uncle jacks. He gave us many great memories. miss you
Regina Roberts
February 18, 2021
God has you in his arms. We have you in our hearts. You will be greatly missed, Uncle Donald.
Extending my deepest condolences to my family during this difficult time. He’ll always be in our hearts. Goodbye for now but not forever! ❤
Sharon Denis
February 17, 2021
I wrote this poem many years ago, for another brother Darrel, now, it seems also fitting for this one .You are gone but not forgotten, my brother we loved so dear. You may not walk this earth again, but your presence lingers near. Gone but never forgotten, your memory will live on , for those you left behind include, two daughters, wife and son. If many years should come and go and we're still left behind, you'll be forever in our hearts, and always on our minds. We love you brother, you were one of the best, always there for everyone, because you were, YOU ! Look for us one day, for we will be there too.
Linda Allaire
February 16, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I never got to say goodbye and that will always be my biggest regret. I could go to him with all my joys and sorrows and he would listen and never judge. I.
love him so very much.
Paul Denis
February 15, 2021
Will miss us meeting at the trading post looking and talking about guns. Always enjoyed seeing you there and having lunch with you and Debbie
Wendy Wolcott-Gowen
February 13, 2021
To my wonderful dad who is now up in heaven. I will cherish all of my memories of you. You were loved by so many. I’m happy that you lived your life to the fullest, how great is that. May you look down on us dad and keep us safe. You will be in my heart forever and ever...miss you so much dad.
Janice Hobson
February 11, 2021
You were s special brother-in-law. Enjoyed our vacation in Tennessee with you and Deb. Good times will not be forgotten and memories become treasures. Rest in peace.
Travis & Ashley Hobson
February 11, 2021
It is often noticed, that as humans, we are reminded of life's daily value when we lose someone.
However, soon after we lose someone, we always seem to fall in the rut of "everyday life" shortly after. Forgetting the value at hand, or rather, at heart. That is, until we get another reminder through a health scare, or losing someone again.
My Uncle Donald never fell into that rut though. He treated every day like it was his last opportunity to make it the best. He appreciated every meal we had at restaurants being sure to stack his burger perfectly and savor every bite. From riding the chilling water in the creeks of New England, to hitting up water slides in amusement parks, my Uncle Donald never aged. I heard stories of my father and him riding in sand dunes on dirt bikes and, in my mind, Uncle Donald was doing it with his whitened beard not looking a day younger. I couldn't imagine him being any younger than he already portrayed. He never settled for less than best when it came to his family time, work ethic, his home, definitely his motorcycles, and unforgettably his choice of a wife.
It was a comical pair, those two. Aunt Debbie and Uncle Donald made the completion of each other in ways a young boy could see and appreciate for future life goals. They kept it real. They kept it right.
Uncle Donald was more than this life's timeline limits allowed. He set a precedent for how life should be lived. For other's to see how it's done.
So let's all stack our burgers a little better, savor more bites together, ride a little harder, and truly live life real and right.
Paul Hobson
February 11, 2021
Will never forget riding motorcycles together, you are missed, love Paul an Betty.❤ I will cherish all the memories we had!
RICK HOBSON
February 11, 2021
IT will not be the same coming home to New Hampshire and no seeing you brother love and miss you much
Deborah Wolcott
February 10, 2021
Your loving wife of 48 years. You will forever be in our hearts.
Hannah Moylan
February 10, 2021
My grandfather was an amazing guy. He always made me laugh, he was the highlight of my day. He would always show me his picture albums of when he was riding his motorcycle. He is up in heaven right now riding his motorcycle and with his mother and dog shylo.
Patti Wolcott
February 10, 2021
He will be greatly missed.
Mark & Monica Murphy
February 9, 2021
Don always took the time to stop & chat before continuing his daily walks on the road with Deb. Mark & I will profoundly miss the conversations of motorcycles. He always had great stories to share.
Thank You for your Service, Godspeed.
Jeanette Shorey
February 9, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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