Donald "Donny" Molin

Donald "Donny" Molin obituary, Peabody, MA

Donald "Donny" Molin

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Feb

25

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1:00 p.m.

Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park

40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA

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Feb

25

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Brooksby Village Senior Living Community

100 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA

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Donald Molin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brezniak Funeral Directors - Newton on Feb. 22, 2026.
Molin-Donald, of Peabody, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 22, 2026. Son of the late Kenneth and Mildred Molin and brother of Carol Farber. Beloved husband of Joan (Lack) Molin and the late Roberta (Blass) Molin. Devoted father of Jacalyn Formisano and her husband Frank, and Karen Byers and her husband Michael. Proud grandfather of Matthew and his wife Alyssa, Robert, Jake, and Luke. Donald, Donny to his friends, was born in Revere, MA and raised his two daughters in Peabody MA with his late wife Bobbie. Donny was a proud civil engineer having worked his entire career for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as well as being active in Peabody politics having served on many boards as a resident of Peabody. Later in life Donny married Joan and spent the second half of his life living in Lake Worth, Florida and Salem NH golfing, traveling and enjoying time with his family and friends.

Services at the Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 1 pm

Following services memorial observance will be at Brooksby Village Senior Living Community, 100 Brooksby Village Drive Peabody MA, 5-8 pm. Request building location at front gate.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance, Dementia Society of America or a charity of your choice.

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Cindy Meola

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To Joan, Jackie, Karen and Family,
I'm so sorry to learn of Donny's passing, and offer my most sincere condolences.
I have 52 years worth of memories that Donny was a part of....from Cleveland Rd to NH. All fun and so memorable, and times I won't forget.
May Donny's memory forever be a blessing and may it bring you peace

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Upcoming Events

Feb

25

Service

1:00 p.m.

Chapel at Sharon Memorial Park

40 Dedham St., Sharon, MA

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Feb

25

Service

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Brooksby Village Senior Living Community

100 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA

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