MANCHESTER, NH: Donald R. Grover, Sr., 49, died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of Diannalee Q. (Hannan) Grover.
Born in Haverhill on August 17, 1962, he was the son of the late Agnes E. (David) Grover. Donald lived in Haverhill for many years and attended Haverhill High School. He had been a resident of Manchester, New Hampshire for the last 10 years. Donald worked for and was a proud member of the Carpenters Union Local # 26 for twenty-five years.
Donald was a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Litchfield, New Hampshire. He was a dedicated New England sports fan and loved to cheer on all the teams.
In addition to his wife of 28 years, he is survived by his four children, Donald R. Grover, Jr., David J. Grover, Daniel G. Grover and Deana C. A. and her husband, Aaron M. Stehlik all of Manchester, NH; two sisters, Agnes M. Littlefield and Anna C. Jones both of Haverhill; four brothers, Robert E. and Steven W. Grover also of Haverhill, Michael B. Grover of S. Berwick, ME and Timothy G. Grover of Chicago, IL; his mother-in-law, Carol J. Campoli of Derry, NH; his father-in-law, David D. Hannan, Sr. and his wife, Marion of Dalton, NH and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by his sister, Patricia Beckett and brothers, William D. and John H. Grover; his stepfather-in-law, Frank J. Campoli.
His funeral service will be held on Tuesday at the First Baptist Church 217 Main Street Haverhill,MA at 11 a.m. Visiting hours will be held on Monday from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Linnehan-Grondin Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the “Donald R. Grover, Sr. Fund” at any TD Bank branch. Interment will be held in the Walnut Cemetery, Haverhill.