Donald L. Gracia, 71 of Dartmouth passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in St. Luke’s Hospital. He was the husband of the late Roberta (Hallett) Gracia.
Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Sylvester and Irene (Assencao) Gracia, Don was a lifelong resident of Dartmouth and was a graduate of Dartmouth High School. He went on to Graduate from Fitchburg State University with a Master’s degree in Education. Don was an educator for the Greater New Bedford Regional High School for more than 20 years.
Don loved his family dearly; he enjoyed sailing, was a longtime member of the Low Tide Yacht Club in New Bedford. He had also worked for the United Nations in New Zealand and had been a longtime volunteer in the Peace Corps in Nicaragua.
Don is survived by a son, Shane Lawlor of New York; a brother, Robert Gracia of Roslindale; and his longtime companion Judy Blumberg of Dartmouth and many cousins.
Arrangements are in the care of the Waring-Sullivan Home at Dartmouth, 230 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748. To leave a note of condolence: www.waring-Sullivan.com