Donald R Vachon

Donald R Vachon obituary, Pensacola, FL

Donald R Vachon

Donald Vachon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory - North Chapel on Oct. 31, 2025.

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Donald "Don" R. Vachon, Sr., 84, of Molino, Florida, passed away October 04, 2025. He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on February 21, 1941 to the late George Renee Vachon and Eva Marie Russeau Vachon. Don had a career as a professional truck driver and had a passion for home improvement projects.
He was a member of Pugh's Chapel.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 25 years, Rebecca Poston Vachon; son, Leslie Poston; grandchild, RJ Vachon; sister, Arlene Gordon; and parents.
He is survived by his sons, Doug (Julie) Vachon, Rick (Serena) Vachon, Kenneth (Tabitha) Poston, Greg Poston, and Doug Poston; daughters, Denise McCaughan and Dawn Ramirez; grandchildren, Tanya Walker, Hunter Poston, Joshua (Lee Anne) Poston, Sara Poston, Brittanie (Nate) Hicks, Megan (RJ) Moye, Misty (Troy) Woodruff, Casey Vachon, Andrew Vachon, and Martin (Jen) Vachon; brother, George R (Peg) Vachon; great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North, 1000 South Highway 29, Cantonment, is entrusted with arrangements. You may express condolences online at www.fcfhs.com.
Cemetery
Barrancas National Cemetery
1 Cemetery Road
Pensacola FL 32508
US
Visitation
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory
1000 S Hwy 29
Cantonment FL 32533-6418
US
(850) 937-8118
Funeral Service
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
2:00 PM -
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory
1000 S Hwy 29
Cantonment FL 32533-6418
US
(850) 937-8118
Interment
Thursday, October 9, 2025
Barrancas National Cemetery
1 Cemetery Road
Pensacola FL 32508
US
Funeral Home
Faith Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory (North)
1000 S Hwy 29
Cantonment FL - 32533
US
(850) 937-8118
(850) 937-0827
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