ATHOL -- Donald G. Patriquin, 72, of 548 Intervale Ave., died Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2011, at home, following an illness.
Born on Dec. 25, 1938, in Gardner, he was a son of Robert and Beatrice (Boucher) Patriquin and grew up in Gardner prior to enlisting in the United States Army.
A majority of Donnie's military time was served in Germany both as a jump master and parachute rigger with the 82nd Airborne Division, where he was also a member of a newly formed skydiving team called Victory Parachute Club executing jumps as a hobby for spectators during his off time in the era when skydiving was an upcoming sport. He logged a total of 105 static jumps and 106 free falls some of which were logged right here at the Orange Airport.
After discharge from the military, Donnie's passion for auto racing started as a participant and continued as a lifelong fan of the sport.
Throughout his life he was always quick to help out with whatever task, project, or problem a family member or friend may have going on.
Donnie worked for many years as a truck driver and later a special police officer for the former Gardner State Hospital, then as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Northwoods Construction Company of Leominster. Donnie also held positions in the manufacturing sector for companies like Rodney Hunt Company of Orange, Digital of Westminster, and Packard Bell of California.
A member of the Athol-Orange Elks Lodge 1837, Donnie was also a member of the Orange Gun Club.
He enjoyed his time with family and friends, attending Air Shows, hunting and fishing, and watching the New England sports teams.
Survivors include his son Daniel Patriquin of Templeton; his brother Gerald Patriquin and his wife, Peggy, of Gardner; sister Joyce Flood and her husband Fred of Hubbardston; nephews Gerry Patriquin and his wife Lauree of Athol, and Jason Flood and his wife Christina of Ocala, Fla.; niece Brenda Letourneau of Athol; great-nephew Jason Patriquin and his girlfriend Robyn Suojanen of Athol; great-nieces Sarah Patriquin of Athol, Katelynne Patriquin of Athol, and Malissa Bean of Athol; and a great-great-nephew, Austin Bean of Athol.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Patriquin.
Longtime caring friends and neighbors include Alan Savoy, Scott Woodbury, Tom Lozier, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ledeau, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Palulis as well as the staff of the Health Alliance of Leominster Hospice, the nurses from the Gardner VNA, and CNAs Amy Chirco of Gardner and Troy Smith of Winchendon.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange.
A funeral service with military honors will follow the calling hours at 8 p.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Gardner Visiting Nurses Association Inc., 34 Pearly Ln., Gardner, Mass. 01440.
ATHOL -- Funeral services with military honors were held on Friday, Aug. 12, at Witty's Funeral Home in Orange, for Donald G. Patriquin, 72, of 548 Intervale Ave., who died on Aug. 5 at home, following an illness.
Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church officiated. Family and friends offered words of remembrance.
Military honors were provided by the Massachusetts Army Honor Guard, with Sgt. Michael Pierce, Spc. David Lopez and Spc. Andrew Whitehall. Spc. Whitehall and Spc. Lopez folded the American flag and Sgt. Pierce presented it to Donnie's nephew, Gerry Patriquin. Spc. Lopez played Taps.
Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange, was honored with directing the arrangements.
Guest book and directions are available online at www.wittyfuneralhome. com.
Born on Dec. 25, 1938, in Gardner, he was a son of Robert and Beatrice (Boucher) Patriquin and grew up in Gardner prior to enlisting in the United States Army.
A majority of Donnie's military time was served in Germany both as a jump master and parachute rigger with the 82nd Airborne Division, where he was also a member of a newly formed skydiving team called Victory Parachute Club executing jumps as a hobby for spectators during his off time in the era when skydiving was an upcoming sport. He logged a total of 105 static jumps and 106 free falls some of which were logged right here at the Orange Airport.
After discharge from the military, Donnie's passion for auto racing started as a participant and continued as a lifelong fan of the sport.
Throughout his life he was always quick to help out with whatever task, project, or problem a family member or friend may have going on.
Donnie worked for many years as a truck driver and later a special police officer for the former Gardner State Hospital, then as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Northwoods Construction Company of Leominster. Donnie also held positions in the manufacturing sector for companies like Rodney Hunt Company of Orange, Digital of Westminster, and Packard Bell of California.
A member of the Athol-Orange Elks Lodge 1837, Donnie was also a member of the Orange Gun Club.
He enjoyed his time with family and friends, attending Air Shows, hunting and fishing, and watching the New England sports teams.
Survivors include his son Daniel Patriquin of Templeton; his brother Gerald Patriquin and his wife, Peggy, of Gardner; sister Joyce Flood and her husband Fred of Hubbardston; nephews Gerry Patriquin and his wife Lauree of Athol, and Jason Flood and his wife Christina of Ocala, Fla.; niece Brenda Letourneau of Athol; great-nephew Jason Patriquin and his girlfriend Robyn Suojanen of Athol; great-nieces Sarah Patriquin of Athol, Katelynne Patriquin of Athol, and Malissa Bean of Athol; and a great-great-nephew, Austin Bean of Athol.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Patriquin.
Longtime caring friends and neighbors include Alan Savoy, Scott Woodbury, Tom Lozier, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ledeau, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Palulis as well as the staff of the Health Alliance of Leominster Hospice, the nurses from the Gardner VNA, and CNAs Amy Chirco of Gardner and Troy Smith of Winchendon.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange.
A funeral service with military honors will follow the calling hours at 8 p.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Gardner Visiting Nurses Association Inc., 34 Pearly Ln., Gardner, Mass. 01440.
ATHOL -- Funeral services with military honors were held on Friday, Aug. 12, at Witty's Funeral Home in Orange, for Donald G. Patriquin, 72, of 548 Intervale Ave., who died on Aug. 5 at home, following an illness.
Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church officiated. Family and friends offered words of remembrance.
Military honors were provided by the Massachusetts Army Honor Guard, with Sgt. Michael Pierce, Spc. David Lopez and Spc. Andrew Whitehall. Spc. Whitehall and Spc. Lopez folded the American flag and Sgt. Pierce presented it to Donnie's nephew, Gerry Patriquin. Spc. Lopez played Taps.
Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange, was honored with directing the arrangements.
Guest book and directions are available online at www.wittyfuneralhome. com.
ATHOL -- Donald G. Patriquin, 72, of 548 Intervale Ave., died Friday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2011, at home, following an illness.
Born on Dec. 25, 1938, in Gardner, he was a son of Robert and Beatrice (Boucher) Patriquin and grew up in Gardner prior to enlisting in the United States Army.
A majority of Donnie's military time was served in Germany both as a jump master and parachute rigger with the 82nd Airborne Division, where he was also a member of a newly formed skydiving team called Victory Parachute Club executing jumps as a hobby for spectators during his off time in the era when skydiving was an upcoming sport. He logged a total of 105 static jumps and 106 free falls some of which were logged right here at the Orange Airport.
After discharge from the military, Donnie's passion for auto racing started as a participant and continued as a lifelong fan of the sport.
Throughout his life he was always quick to help out with whatever task, project, or problem a family member or friend may have going on.
Donnie worked for many years as a truck driver and later a special police officer for the former Gardner State Hospital, then as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Northwoods Construction Company of Leominster. Donnie also held positions in the manufacturing sector for companies like Rodney Hunt Company of Orange, Digital of Westminster, and Packard Bell of California.
A member of the Athol-Orange Elks Lodge 1837, Donnie was also a member of the Orange Gun Club.
He enjoyed his time with family and friends, attending Air Shows, hunting and fishing, and watching the New England sports teams.
Survivors include his son Daniel Patriquin of Templeton; his brother Gerald Patriquin and his wife, Peggy, of Gardner; sister Joyce Flood and her husband Fred of Hubbardston; nephews Gerry Patriquin and his wife Lauree of Athol, and Jason Flood and his wife Christina of Ocala, Fla.; niece Brenda Letourneau of Athol; great-nephew Jason Patriquin and his girlfriend Robyn Suojanen of Athol; great-nieces Sarah Patriquin of Athol, Katelynne Patriquin of Athol, and Malissa Bean of Athol; and a great-great-nephew, Austin Bean of Athol.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Patriquin.
Longtime caring friends and neighbors include Alan Savoy, Scott Woodbury, Tom Lozier, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ledeau, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Palulis as well as the staff of the Health Alliance of Leominster Hospice, the nurses from the Gardner VNA, and CNAs Amy Chirco of Gardner and Troy Smith of Winchendon.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange.
A funeral service with military honors will follow the calling hours at 8 p.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Gardner Visiting Nurses Association Inc., 34 Pearly Ln., Gardner, Mass. 01440.
ATHOL -- Funeral services with military honors were held on Friday, Aug. 12, at Witty's Funeral Home in Orange, for Donald G. Patriquin, 72, of 548 Intervale Ave., who died on Aug. 5 at home, following an illness.
Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church officiated. Family and friends offered words of remembrance.
Military honors were provided by the Massachusetts Army Honor Guard, with Sgt. Michael Pierce, Spc. David Lopez and Spc. Andrew Whitehall. Spc. Whitehall and Spc. Lopez folded the American flag and Sgt. Pierce presented it to Donnie's nephew, Gerry Patriquin. Spc. Lopez played Taps.
Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange, was honored with directing the arrangements.
Guest book and directions are available online at www.wittyfuneralhome. com.
Born on Dec. 25, 1938, in Gardner, he was a son of Robert and Beatrice (Boucher) Patriquin and grew up in Gardner prior to enlisting in the United States Army.
A majority of Donnie's military time was served in Germany both as a jump master and parachute rigger with the 82nd Airborne Division, where he was also a member of a newly formed skydiving team called Victory Parachute Club executing jumps as a hobby for spectators during his off time in the era when skydiving was an upcoming sport. He logged a total of 105 static jumps and 106 free falls some of which were logged right here at the Orange Airport.
After discharge from the military, Donnie's passion for auto racing started as a participant and continued as a lifelong fan of the sport.
Throughout his life he was always quick to help out with whatever task, project, or problem a family member or friend may have going on.
Donnie worked for many years as a truck driver and later a special police officer for the former Gardner State Hospital, then as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator for Northwoods Construction Company of Leominster. Donnie also held positions in the manufacturing sector for companies like Rodney Hunt Company of Orange, Digital of Westminster, and Packard Bell of California.
A member of the Athol-Orange Elks Lodge 1837, Donnie was also a member of the Orange Gun Club.
He enjoyed his time with family and friends, attending Air Shows, hunting and fishing, and watching the New England sports teams.
Survivors include his son Daniel Patriquin of Templeton; his brother Gerald Patriquin and his wife, Peggy, of Gardner; sister Joyce Flood and her husband Fred of Hubbardston; nephews Gerry Patriquin and his wife Lauree of Athol, and Jason Flood and his wife Christina of Ocala, Fla.; niece Brenda Letourneau of Athol; great-nephew Jason Patriquin and his girlfriend Robyn Suojanen of Athol; great-nieces Sarah Patriquin of Athol, Katelynne Patriquin of Athol, and Malissa Bean of Athol; and a great-great-nephew, Austin Bean of Athol.
He was predeceased by a daughter, Cynthia Patriquin.
Longtime caring friends and neighbors include Alan Savoy, Scott Woodbury, Tom Lozier, Mrs. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ledeau, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Palulis as well as the staff of the Health Alliance of Leominster Hospice, the nurses from the Gardner VNA, and CNAs Amy Chirco of Gardner and Troy Smith of Winchendon.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange.
A funeral service with military honors will follow the calling hours at 8 p.m. at Witty's Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Gardner Visiting Nurses Association Inc., 34 Pearly Ln., Gardner, Mass. 01440.
ATHOL -- Funeral services with military honors were held on Friday, Aug. 12, at Witty's Funeral Home in Orange, for Donald G. Patriquin, 72, of 548 Intervale Ave., who died on Aug. 5 at home, following an illness.
Rev. Mark Bariloni of the Athol-Orange Baptist Church officiated. Family and friends offered words of remembrance.
Military honors were provided by the Massachusetts Army Honor Guard, with Sgt. Michael Pierce, Spc. David Lopez and Spc. Andrew Whitehall. Spc. Whitehall and Spc. Lopez folded the American flag and Sgt. Pierce presented it to Donnie's nephew, Gerry Patriquin. Spc. Lopez played Taps.
Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main St., Orange, was honored with directing the arrangements.
Guest book and directions are available online at www.wittyfuneralhome. com.
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