David C. Dondero

David C. Dondero obituary, Haverhill, MA

David C. Dondero

David Dondero Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home on Feb. 4, 2026.
David C. Dondero, 69, of Haverhill passed away on February 2, 2026 at his home.

David was born in Haverhill; the son of the late Thomas L. and Barbara M. (Upson) Dondero and was a graduate of Whittier Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1974. He worked for many years as a stock clerk for Foss Manufacturing Company in Haverhill. David enjoyed working at the Dondero Pondside Farm in Bradford, especially during haying season, and loved spending time with his family.

David is survived by his siblings Linda Perkins of Bradford, Joyce Donovan of Londonderry, NH, Christine "Tina" Cianfrocca of Beverly, Thomas A. Dondero of Bradford, Richard M. Dondero of Bradford, and Paul and Margaret Dondero of Bradford. He also leaves behind his two daughters Erin E. Soto of Westford, MA, and Laura A. Romano and her husband Christopher of Bradford, and his grandson Hunter Soto; as well as several nieces and nephews and a very close friend Jimmy Walsh of Merrimac. He was predeceased by his sister Leslie J. Dondero and his brothers-in-law Clifton "Jay" Perkins and Neil Donovan.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Friday, February 6 th from 9:45AM until 11:45AM followed by a funeral home chapel service at 11:45AM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

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