Donald G. Morin

Donald G. Morin, 73, of Richmond, VT passed way peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on September 5th, 2025 following a 6 year battle with Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD) and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).
Don utilized medical assistance in dying and died with dignity.
Don was born in Newport, VT on February 5th, 1952, the son of Leonard and Agathe Morin. He was the second oldest of twelve children, raised on a farm in Holland VT, where he learned the value of hard work, perseverance and the importance of family. He graduated from North Country High School in 1971. He pursued higher education, graduating with high honors from Vermont Technical College with an Associates Degree in 1973, and graduating Cum Laude from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering in 1977.
Don was very involved with Phi Gramma Delta at UVM and continued to support his fraternity for many years. He received a citation for distinguished and exceptional services in 2008. Don pursued his first rental income property in 1977 and continued to buy rental properties throughout his lifetime, fostering special and lasting relationships with his tenants.
Don worked for many years as a project manager for both Pizzagalli and Engelberth Construction companies before going into business on his own, starting DG Morin Construction Company. Throughout his life, Don was known as a provider and a business owner, roles he embraced with dedication and integrity. He was proud to build the Williston Rest areas & the Farrell Street Senior Housing Project and renovations on the Richmond Library and Richmond Congregational Church.
Don shared his life with his wife, Bonnie, recently celebrating their 46th wedding anniversary on August 25th. Together they raised three children, Danielle, Justin and Emily. He embraced the role as a grandfather to Baker Morin-Silvia, son of Justin and Matthew Silvia.
Outside of work and family life, Don enjoyed a variety of passions and interests. First and foremost, he was a story-teller, a connector and a builder. He enjoyed camping, photography, card playing, gardening, working with stone, family gatherings, deer camp, hiking, traveling and biking. He cared deeply about the environment, sustainable practices and community service work. He was a motivated competitor and curious explorer of the world around him.
Don and his wife were active members of the Richmond Congregational Church UCC for 35 years. He served on multiple committees. He so enjoyed making the coleslaw for the annual chicken pie suppers along with a dedicated team.
He is remembered by his friends and family as a caring and loving person who was always willing to help others.
Don is survived by his wife, Bonnie Morin of Richmond, by his children, Danielle Morin of Richmond, Justin Morin and husband Matthew Silvia, and grandson Baker of Ashland MA, and Emily Morin and partner Dave Williams of Richmond VT. He is also survived by his siblings: Gilles Morin of Holland VT, Richard Morin and Helen of Morgan VT, Rene Morin of Holland VT, Marc Morin of Derby VT, Celine Rathe and Eddie of Colchester VT, Gerald Morin and Carolyn of Merrimack NH, Andre Morin of Holland, and John Morin and Lynn Beede of Holland VT. Also survived by Bonnie's large family as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
Don was predeceased by his parents and two brothers - Norman and Claude Morin and sister, Yolande Bronson.
A Celebration of Don's Life Gathering at the Morin family home at 142 Mountain View Rd. will be held on Friday October 10th from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. All are welcome. There will be refreshments and sharing of Don's stories.
A graveside funeral service will be held at Westlook Cemetery II in Glover, VT at the corner of Routes 16 and 122 at 11:00 am on Saturday October 11, 2025. Following the service a reception will be held at Le Belvedere at the Emory Hebard Building at 100 Main St in Newport, VT.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don's memory may be sent to Age Well Vermont and University of Vermont Hospice and Palliative Care Program
Arrangements are in the care of the Cremation Society of Chittenden County, a division of Ready Funeral & Cremation Services.