LACONIA ---- Donald Phillip Morin, Sr., 91, of Randlett Drive, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, February 28, 2026, with loving family by his side.
Donald was born on December 16, 1934, in Laconia, the middle son of Charles and Alvira (Collette) Morin.
A lifelong resident of Laconia and Gilford, Don built a life rooted in hard work, family, and community. He graduated from Laconia High School and proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Pocono from May 1952 to November 1955. Following his service, Don devoted himself to both his craft and his community. He owned and operated three successful businesses: Don Morin Assoc., Inc. Plumbing & Heating; Culligan Water Conditioning; and White Ribbon Spring Water. Don shared a remarkable 64-year marriage with his beloved wife, Lorraine (Perry) Morin. Together they built a life filled with love, family, and adventure. Through Don’s leadership and involvement in the National Association of Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors (PHCC) and the World Plumbing Council, he and Lorraine had the opportunity to travel the world, forming lasting friendships and representing their profession with pride.
Donald is survived by his son, Donald Morin, Jr. of Gilford, daughter Donna Breault of Laconia, and son Shawn Morin of Ohio; grandchildren Sarah, Jeffrey (Lydia), and Rebecca Chadwick; Charles and Perry Morin; and Zachary, Gabriel, Samuel, and Lydia Morin. He is also survived by great-grandchildren Richard Fielders (Caitlin Farley), Dominic Ferrari, Addison Howard, Dante and Charlotte Morin, and Bradley and Travis Chadwick; and great-great-grandchildren Maddox Ferrari, and Colby and Cash Fielders. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends who were fortunate to know his kindness, generosity, and willingness to lend a helping hand. Donald had the pleasure alongside Lorraine to raise their 2 oldest great-grandchildren, Richard and Dominic, for many years.
In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by his beloved wife, Lorraine (Perry) Morin, and by his brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Dee Morin and Edward and Ellen Morin.
Calling hours will be Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Carriage House at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home,164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., at St. André Bessette Parish at Sacred Heart Church, 291 Union Avenue, Laconia, NH, with a luncheon to follow. You may livestream the Mass at standrebessette.org/livestream.
A graveside service with military honors will take place at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Garfield Street, Laconia, in the spring. Information will be updated in the spring at wilkinsonbeane.com.
For those who wish, the family suggests memorial donations in Donald’s name to the PHCC Educational Foundation, 180 S. Washington Street #100, Falls Church, VA 22046. Also, this spring, grow tomatoes in his memory and think of him with every harvest.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.