Donald J. Charest Sr., age 72, of Lawrence, MA died on Monday January 17, 2011 at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. He was born on August 29, 1938 in Methuen, MA the son of Louis J. Charest and Bernadette R. (Matte) Charest. He. attended St. Anne's School in Lawrence and Essex Agricultural Technical School and Served in the U.S. Navy.Don enjoyed camping and golfing and woodworking. He is survived by his Wife of 36 years, Arlene F. (Croteau), Son, Donald J. Charest Jr. and partner Patricia Dancause, Daughters, Lisa M. Loiselle and her husband Michael, and Donna J. Charest. Grandchildren Jessica Charest, Shawn and Camron Loiselle, Brother and Sister-In-Law Albert and Suzanne Charest of Lincoln, RI. Sister-In-Laws Marilyn and her husband Joseph Jozokos of Methuen, Pearl Lavin of East Hampstead,NH, Brenda Croteau and her partner Glenna Butler of Lawrenceville, GA, Brother-in-Law Joseph Croteau of Quincy, MA, several nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Prince.
Calling hours will be on Thursday January 20, 2011 from 3 to 7 pm at The Charles F. Dewhirst Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen. A Funeral Mass will be on Friday January 20 at 9:00 am in St Monica Church, Methuen. The burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Methuen.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Michael Jozokos Scholarship Fund c/o 227 Hampstead St. Methuen, MA 01844, or Merrimack Valley Hospice House 360 North Ave. Haverhill, MA 01830.