Donald L. Willett, Sr.

Donald L. Willett, Sr., 70, of Winchendon, Mass. passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013, at his home. He was born July 29, 1942, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, a son of the late Henry R. and Isabelle (Morin) Willett.

Mr. Willett owned his own business in the construction field in the Nashua, NH area for many years. He had been retired for many years due to health issues. During his retirement he enjoyed his lake house, often spending time just sitting on the porch and looking out over the water. Mr. Willett was constantly making jokes with his grandchildren and loved to make everyone laugh. He was also an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan and enjoyed cooking. Mr. Willett recently celebrated his 70th birthday with many of his friends and family and had a wonderful time. Simply put, he was a “family man” who loved and adored his family.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Viviane J. (Gagnon) Willett of Winchendon; six children: Lisa Ouellette and her husband Robert of Hollis, NH; Donald Willett, Jr. and his wife Cynthia of Winchendon; Paula Oliveira and her husband Michael of Exeter, NH; Laura Scholefield and her husband Colin of Hollis; Eric Willett and his wife Brenda of Brookline, NH; and Joshua Willett and his wife Angie of Bradenton, FL. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren ranging in ages from 27 years to 15 months; a great-granddaughter; two brothers: Henry Willett and his wife Linda and Richard Willett and his wife Pamela, all of Nashua; four sisters: Carmen Guerette and her husband Richard of The Villages, FL; Carol Pelletier of Pennsylvania; and Rena Couturier and Patricia LeBell, both of Nashua; and by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Gerald Willett.

Visiting hours were held on Friday, January 11, 2013, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Zis-Sweeney Funeral Home, 26 Kinsley St., Nashua. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 12, 2013, in The Parish of the Resurrection, 449 Broad St., Nashua.