y settled in Dunstable Massachusetts in 1974, where, in addition to his job in the burgeoning field of electronics, he enjoyed the role of gentleman farmer. In 2001, he made his final move to his waterfront home in Portsmouth Rhode Island. Over the years, Donald and Joanne enjoyed many memorable vacations together. They toured the Louvre in Paris, the Palace of Versailles and Edinburgh Castle. They traveled to Israel, Nova Scotia, and several US states. They sailed on cruise ships, helicoptered onto an Alaskan glacier and flew on the supersonic Concorde. Donald was also fortunate enough to sail on the USS Constitution during two turn around cruises; a huge thrill for the seasoned Navy veteran. Donald, an avid fisherman since childhood, was lucky to have the opportunity to catch a marlin in the Gulf Stream and to go salmon fishing in Alaska. For any willing listener, many a great, if slightly exaggerated, fish stories were shared. Donald had the ability to make people feel at ease and could easily bring a smile and laughter with his entertaining anecdotes. In his leisure time, Donald found satisfaction and comfort in the pleasures of gardening, fishing, and building intricate model ships. His gardens were a source of beauty and tranquility, not only for him but for all who had the delight of experiencing them. His memory will live on through the beauty he created in his gardens and his generous sharing of his bountiful crops with friends and strangers alike. A service to celebrate this life well-lived will be held on March 30, 2024, where no doubt tales as tall as his towering sunflowers will be shared. While Donald has left us to tend God's ultimate garden, his earthly presence will forever bloom with love, laughter, and the indelible memories he planted in each of us.