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Walter Donat Obituary
Walter was born in New York, son of the late Edward and Caroline (Sturm) Donat and came to the Worcester area many years ago. Walter worked as an engraver and also as a salesman for a local food company. He was a WWII Army Veteran serving in the European-African Middle Eastern Theatre.
Walter's funeral will be held Thursday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM in the Chapel Of Notre Dame Du Lac Assisted Living Center, 559 Plantation St. A calling hour will be held from 8:30 AM until 9:30 AM in the funeral home. Interment will be in the National Veteran's Cemetery, Bourne at 1:45 PM.
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Memories and Condolences
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Janice & Richard Varone
March 12, 2009
Our sincere condolences
Rita McGair and Family
March 11, 2009
Dear Marie, Doctor, Susan and all of the Donat Family:
Please accept our most sincere condolences on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather.
Marie and Walter Sr., have blessed this world with an exceptionally wonderful family for which the McGairs will always be grateful.
Please let us know if we can be of any assistance.
God's blessings to all of you at this time and in the days ahead.
Bridie and Peter Harris
March 11, 2009
We offer our sincere condolences and pray that his Guardian Angel will carry his soul directly to the gates of heaven where he will be welcomed by the choir of angels.
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