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DONALD J ROUSSEAU
1955 - 2014
DONALD J ROUSSEAU
1955 - 2014
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1955
DIED
2014
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Alesha Rousseau
May 15, 2022
~ Happy birthday to my beloved husband Donald J. Rousseau Jr. I love you,I miss you you very much.You boy's, my self think of you daily. So on this day,your Birthday we all wish honor you on your special day.The day that you were born.We love you darling forever...You are not forgotten,but hold a place in our heart's always. Love,your gal Al.
Maria Gelin
March 1, 2019
I cant believe it been 4 years since you been gone
Joanne Bernier
May 15, 2017
Happy Birthday dear brother
Miss you every day
Love always and forever
Jojo
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David Erno
March 9, 2016
Don time has passed and your not here I think of you when I see lunch truck go bye you are a good friend Dave
Joanne Bernier
March 7, 2016
May the light guide you home
Joanne Bernier
March 6, 2016
Two years today my heart broke into a million pieces
I will always keep you in my heart
JoJo
Joanne Bernier
August 29, 2015
Today at my new job at the loudon country club I met two of the men who worked on you at your home when you were in cardiac arrest
I find him later and gave him a big hug and said thank you
He was one of the last people around you when you passed on
Love and miss you so so much dear brother
Please be there when I come your way
Love JoJo
Neil H. Lamie
May 17, 2015
Happy Birthday Donnie sorry that I'm two days late. Just wanted you to know you are greatly missed today and everyday. RIP Donnie Rousseau God Bless
May 16, 2015
Happy birthday May 15
May 16, 2015
Today is May 16th your birthday was yesterday.I hope dear brother Donnie that you Daddy & Dickie please help Dear sweet Germaine the news of your passing was so sad for her.She has been struggling with her feeling since the day I went to her to tell her about her dear brother
She always talked about how she could call him no matter what
He truly was the King of hearts in our family
Miss you so much. Please kiss Daddy & Dicky also Aunt Madeline Uncle Henry
Love you so so much Jojo
NEIL H. LAMIE
March 4, 2015
Donnie Rousseau
I would like to light a candle in your honor. On this 4th day of March as we approach. The unfortunate passing of you. On the March 6, 2014. The first year of passing. Please keep and eye on my parents Paul and Therese Lamie. Rest in Peace (RIP)
NEIL H. LAMIE
March 4, 2015
God Bless Donnie Rousseau
I would like to continue my thoughts on Donnie
I wanted to say how Donnie had a heart of gold. And how it was difficult for the city of Manchester to hold that heart.
Only because it was so large and would overflow in to the surrounding towns and city. Donnie loved even when he was upset at you. Which was only because he cared so much. He loved sports and always was filming as couched little Cody at time. Supplying drinks and snacks for everyone. God knows how loved and entire family. And most recently his youngest child Donnie Jr. how so proud he was when Donnie Jr. Blessed us all. How fitting
That he will carry Donnie name. There is one Common denominater that father Donald left all his children all 14
Was how all are such hard workers. And have such good hearts and social skills. I have been thinking about if I could sponsor a little team in Donnie honor on the west side. I wanted to talk to Alesha about this as well as entire family. I was thinking that this would be a very fitting gesture. I think it's important for all that Loved Donnie.
To live are life the way Donnie would want us to.
Rest in Peace Donnie Rousseau ( RIP)
Joanne Bernier
February 28, 2015
I was leaving work tonight it felt like some one was walking behind me
So I turned to see who no one there
But I noticed my shadow from the out side lights
There was another shadow the first thing I thought was that it must be you letting me know you will always be around just in a different way
Love Jojo
February 26, 2015
I miss you honey...love you always. Your girl -Al xoxo
February 26, 2015
I can't believe is almost been a year since donnie the man that gave me a chance to start all over how I wish you were here but I know god is taking care of you and you wacthing over all of us
Maria
NEIL H. LAMIE
February 25, 2015
God Bless Donnie Rousseau. And please keep the entire family. In all of are prayers. Let's all do what we can to keep his memory and his legacy alive. I have found this helpful in the loss of my own parents recently. God bless you all. All my love NEIL
NEIL H. LAMIE
February 24, 2015
GOD BLESS DONNIE ROUSSEAU. THE BABE RUTH OF CANTEEN TRUCK DRIVERS.
September 6, 2014
I try to go on with life like normal
Nothing was ever normal in our lives
My dear brother you will always be the brother no matter what would always be there for anyone
It's like I can not breath
The sun does not shine as bright
I wish I would of hugged you more
Told you I loved you more
Or just listened more
Love always and forever
Jojo
May 31, 2014
Hello donnie every day I think of how lucky I was to have met you and knowing how this was going to be my home I miss talking to you each morning it not really the same since you been gone but ashley and your boys been so good to me
maria
May 29, 2014
Heard you honored at West High
They gave out a scholarship in your name
How wonderful
Hope to meet the person who received this gift
Bernadette asked me to go fishing with her
At first I said no then I thought about it and called her back and said I will go with her
If anything I hope I have learned never pass up spending time with the ones you love
Love and miss you so so much
Jojo
May 14, 2014
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR BROTHER
LOVE ALWAYS AND FOREVEr
May 10, 2014
Missing you-Al...xoxo
May 10, 2014
Missing you-Al...
Joanne Bernier
May 3, 2014
Every day that passes is suppose to get easier
Nothing will ever be the same
I saw a lunch truck so I stopped I was craving a steamed hot dog
He informed me he only sells grilled hot dogs
I replied no official lunch truck if he does not carry steamed hot dogs.i left disappointed
A lot of people do not know this but our father took such pride in being a lunch truck driver he passed that on to my dear brother Donnie . Boy did my brother love tradition.I live in Pembroke nh and I get so sad just driving to manchester knowing my dear brother is not there.i still go because if it was me in place of Donnie he would be there for my family if I had kids no matter what
I love and miss you always
Love JoJo
Tammy Talbot
May 2, 2014
Thinking about you all often and praying that you have the strength and hope to comfort you through your days.
May 1, 2014
I miss you dad
April 29, 2014
Missing you very very much,never be the same with out you...love Al xo
April 23, 2014
I just heard from Kenny @ DPI that Donnie passed away just a month following my husband Randy Billodeau's death. They were friends growing up and attended the same school. Please accept my condolences for your loss. God Bless. Claudette Billodeau
Liz Geary
March 23, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Rosati
March 21, 2014
You will forever be missed by the Rosati family. RIP Donnie.
March 20, 2014
To the Rousseau Family,
We were so saddened to hear of the loss of your brother, Don. With our deep sympathy, Joey and Elaine Lacourse
Lynn Langer
March 20, 2014
South Main St. isn't the same....we will all miss seeing Donnie prepare his truck every morning.
To all the Rousseau's...I'm very sorry for your loss.
Timmy Doyle
March 17, 2014
Donnie you will be missed. My condolences to the Rousseau family
Pat Linehan
March 16, 2014
I was sorry to hear about Donny's death. I knew him as a young boy, he was a good friend of my brother Eddie.
I send his family, love, healing light, and lots of prayers and positive energy.
March 15, 2014
Donnie was an exceptional friend to whom I will always remember with a smile..........
Bill Barry
March 14, 2014
I just found out about the passing of my good friend "Donnie". I will always remember the talks that we had throughout the past few years. He was always a gentleman. He was my "Ward 10" go to guy for my recent campaigns. He was loved by all of the "volunteers" at Parker Varney School during the election process. My heartfelt sorrow to all of the Rousseu family. Thoughts and prayers.
connie groux duquette
March 14, 2014
Rest in peace Don't you will be missed
June Ward
March 13, 2014
Donnie was always smiling and happy, a great testamony to how happy his family made him. My deepest sympathies to the entire Rousseau family.
March 13, 2014
You will be missed.
Benny and Ang. (Tires inc)
Mrs. Karen Lemery
March 13, 2014
Dusty, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I remember him first as the "canteen truck" going to the shoe factories down on Dow Street, and then the Manchester Boys club while Bingo was going on. But I remember how he supported you at all your Soccer Games!... He loved people, and people loved him.. My thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time.
Sharon O'Leary-Graves
March 12, 2014
To the whole Rousseau family, very sorry for your loss. Donny will be missed.
Keith Dyer
March 12, 2014
I just found out about the passing of Donny. I am honored to have known him for many years. He always talked of his family and what they were doing as well as his wife he loved very much. I am sorry for your loss, he will be missed by all he has touched over the years. To the Rousseau family I have known for ever it seems, your father and brother Dickie will greet him with open arms. RIP my friend
Pat & Roland Proulx
March 12, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Lorraine and family. The memories that we hold of our families growing up together will never be forgotten.
Norman Gagnon
March 12, 2014
As a former canteen truck owner I saw Donnie almost everyday for over 25 years. He will be missed.RIP
martina milonas
March 11, 2014
so sorry for your loss Mrs. Rousseau and Dusty, Cody and Donald JR you are all in my thoughts and prayers
Tom and Diane Riley
March 11, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to Rousseau family. May you all find peace in the memories you all shared with Donnie.
Dave Erno
March 11, 2014
Don I will miss your Smile the wave when you go by. See us some day
ED &CAROL RILEY
March 11, 2014
our deepest regrets to the Rousseau family he will be deeply missed
John and Linda Allen
March 11, 2014
Sorry to hear of Donny passing--he will be missed by all.
March 11, 2014
Mr. Rousseau was always a friendly face on the PV playground in the morning. He was clearly a loving and attentive father. My heart goes out to his family and friends for their loss. He will be remembered.
Armand & Lorraine Cote
March 11, 2014
We offer our sincere condolences to the Rousseau family. My wife and I have fond (long ago, but still clear) memories of Donald, his parents and his siblings at Henri & Madeleine's famous July 4th parties. I am a cousin; but some of you may remember me as Uncle Armand.
Tammy Talbot
March 11, 2014
Alesha, Dustin, Cody and Donnie,Jr~ Our most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Donnie has made an impression on so many hearts....he will never be forgotten. May you find comfort and strength through your loving memories.
~ Tammy Talbot & Family
Jennifer Hayes
March 11, 2014
Alesha, Dustin, Cody, Donnie Jr and extended family, I'm so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prays with you all.
Donna (Gagnon) Talbot
March 11, 2014
To Joanne and The Rousseau Family,
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
~Donna
March 11, 2014
Alesha, Dusty, Cody and Donnie, Jr.: I have fond memories of being down the baseball field with the kids, and Alesha and Donnie looking forward to being parents again. Donnie was always friendly and always had time to say hi and talk. He was a kind and caring man. The West Side will not be the same. God Bless and my prayers are with the family.
Linda Ducharme (Potvin)
March 11, 2014
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.
March 11, 2014
My Brother Donnie was a man of action and a man of his word...most of all he loved his family even if you weren't family he made you fell like family.. even the dogs along his route when they saw the Dickey Boy truck they new a sweet guy was driving and a treat was coming the steamed dog. an historical land mark..a friend ask of all your brothers who most resembles my dad with no hesitation that would be Donnie.. my brother touched the hearts of many and left an imprint of his love to last a life time and beyond.. selfless love.. love you Donnie, Al, Dusty, Cody, and Donald jr Jackie ?
Shannon Nolin
March 11, 2014
So sorry to hear of Donny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
MARIA Gelin
March 11, 2014
I still can't believe you have left us you will be miss so much you did so much good for all of us and my prayers are with your famil
mannon family
March 11, 2014
Our heart's are heavy for his loved ones / he was such a good man,prayers are said for the one's left behind may god bless
Leilani Ulcickas (Murphy)
March 10, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Rousseau family from the Murphy family. Old friends from a life time ago. May God bless and keep you in this time of need.
March 10, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of your lost too the family. I'm a old time friend to Jackie we went to school together. SUE goffstown
Marianne Keenan
March 10, 2014
To my friend Bernadette and your family! So sorry for your loss Donald was a kind man. I will say prayers for you and your family
Marianne from sam's club
Terry Birmingham
March 10, 2014
Alesha, Dustin, Cody and Donald,
I am so sorry for your loss. I so appreciated the "Hi Honey" greeting whenever I saw him. I hope with time, the happy memories, his love and his kind spirit will bring a smile to your face, give you comfort, provide you guidance and forever warm your heart.
Terry Birmingham, Parker-Varney School, Manchester, NH
Bryan & Lynne (McDonough) Covey
March 10, 2014
Alesha, Dusty, Cody, and Donnie Jr, We are so sorry for your loss. I remember him down at the soccer and little league fields, always handing out drinks and candy to the kids, including mine. Always generous. I will miss seeing him washing the truck (sidewalk and street) in front of the shop. We are thinking of you.
mary
March 10, 2014
I am saddened to hear of this loss. He was such a nice man to all.
I will forever miss his smiling wave and beep of his horn everyday at school.
Lisa and Wendy
March 10, 2014
We coached Donald Jr at Parker-Varney (Basketball) for the past two years. What stands out to us most about Don is his unyielding dedication to his son, his generous spirit and the ease we felt at every conversation we had with him! He was always there with the offering of water and Gatorades for the team, grabbing them from the back of his truck with a smile! Alesha, Donnie Jr and the rest of the Rousseau family...we are so sorry for your loss!
Susie Champney
March 10, 2014
Alesha, I just wanted to extend my sympathies to you for the loss of your husband. I am thinking of you. Susie, the crossing guard.
Joan Vallieres
March 10, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rousseau Family. When dropping Donnie off at school or when I saw him out and about he always had a smile and a wave! May the memories and love of friends and family help you through this difficult time.
Ronda Kamka
March 10, 2014
Alesha, So sadden to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts. I send My love to you and your family.
Beth & Michael Kelly
March 10, 2014
Our heartfelt sympathies and prayers go out to all of the Rousseau family. We are so sincerely sorry for your loss.
Joanne Rousseau Bernier
March 10, 2014
To my dear brother Donnie
My heart is filled with sadness and love for you right now
But I take comfort in the memories
Daddy & Diickie will take good care of you.Do not forget to give Auntie Madeline & Uncle Henry a kiss for me
God only picks the good ones so they can help him take care of us here on earth
Love you to heaven and back
Your loving sister
JoJo
dan cochran
March 10, 2014
as i drove just last week, i heard a LOUD horn and, looking in the rear view mirror, saw Donnie in the truck waving at me. he was the kind of guy that would stop traffic at the busy S. Main/ Milford St. intersection to allow seniors to cross. One of a kind, sadly.
Mr. Johnson
March 10, 2014
Donald Was a great strong man. He set the standard for those around him. Humble giving soul that will be remembered forever.
Michelle Sauvageau
March 10, 2014
RIP...You will be missed by those you loved and close to you. My thoughts and prayers to Alesha, Dustin, Cody and Donnie Jr.
Ken Rhodes
March 10, 2014
To the Rousseau Family,
I to will miss seeing him outside washing the truck.It has been years since we last spoke but he was always smiling and waved to me when going by
Ken Rhodes
Catherine Fischer
March 10, 2014
Rousseau Family we are so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers to you & your family.
Mark Blondeau,Jacob Blondeau,Catherine
JOAN GAGNON
March 10, 2014
THERE ARE NO WORDS...KNOW THAT YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS...LOTS OF FOND MEMORIES WITH DONNY AND CHRIS, FROM MY STAYS ON SOUTH MAIN STREET...SO LONG AGO...
March 9, 2014
Donnie was a diamond in the rough.
Donnie was as real and genuine as anyone could possibly be.
Donnie was a rare gem who lived his life with much integrity.
Donnie's charismatic smile and charming personality melted many hearts.
Donnie had such a wonderful way of making everyone he met feel very special.
The world will never be the same without him.
Teri Desmarais
March 9, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very nice man and always make you feel special when you went in to get fries and a sub. We will miss his smile and seeing him outside on South Main street. God be with your famild
March 9, 2014
Steve and Shanna, deepest sympathy on the loss of Steve's brother.i'll never forget that Dickey Boy truck around town. JOHN AND JOANNE ARMITAGE
Michael Boutot Jr.
March 9, 2014
Donny was a great man to my family. Was like a brother to my dad. Donny helped myself out in many ways when I was a young man. He will never be forgotten.
Donny / Dickie Boys for ever will be missed.
Much love to the Entire Rousseu family
Love from the Boutot Family
Joseph Fischer
March 9, 2014
all the Rousseau Family Our hearts go out to you for your sudden loss . Donny was a great guy and will be missed by many including us . May you find peace in knowing he'll always be in your hearts and soul . Sincerely Joe Fischer & Family
March 9, 2014
Donald and Alesha open there door to me and gave me a fresh start I am so bless to have had the privilage of meeting donnie he was a blessing for all of us and those he had touch
Muss Bournival
March 9, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. He was a great friend . He will be missed. Muss
March 9, 2014
Dear Alesha, Cody, Dustin, Donald and the whole Rousseau clan, I am very sorry to hear of Donny's passing. My Prayers, Sympathies, and Love to all of you in your time of Sorrow.
Sincerely Joanne Duplessis Palys
Dotty McDonald
March 9, 2014
Willy and family, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Donny. Too young. I send my prayers to you all. May you find comfort in you memories of him.
James Gray
March 9, 2014
Dear Alesha and boys,
So sorry to hear this news. I remember my time at South Main street with such fondness. He will be missed dearly.
Thinking of you all and sending our love and prayers,
Jimmy Gray
March 9, 2014
Im so sorry for your loss Lorraine and Jackie and everyone in your family ..my prayers go with you all Deb Deshaies
Cathryne (Poulette) Hebert
March 9, 2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to school with Willi and Debra & Albie. I would see Donnie around the city, always hard at work. My sincere sympathy to the entire Rousseau family.
March 9, 2014
Dear Alesha and boys, we are so sad to hear of the passing of your beloved Donnie. He was such a friendly, kind, and generous man. We will always remember how special he made our boys feel anytime they saw him in his "hungry truck", as they use to call it! He would always give them a Slim Jim and a drink, many times while we were stopped at the red light right in front of the store as he was washing down his truck...you would have thought he gave
them the world! May he rest in peace and live forever in your hearts.
Gary and Diana Booth
March 9, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Frank & Diane Carey
Diane Hayes
March 9, 2014
Alicia, Dusty, Cody, and Little Donny so so sorry for your great loss. Donny was a great FRIEND to so many people. He will be missed a lot. Take care.
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