Donald Francis Cadorette, 82, formerly of Brookline, NH passed away on August 27, 2019 at his home in Milford, Mass. The youngest of seven children, he was born in Cambridge, MA on May 20, 1937. An Army veteran, he served in France in the early 60’s.
Known as “Pepe” to most, Donald joins his “chou-chou”, wife Carol Cadorette, who passed in 2002. Donald is known for the twinkle in his eye, his love of family and often initiating the family cheer, “HIP-HIP-HOORAY!” to celebrate our many joyful times together.
A straight-talking man who spoke his mind and joyfully lived life to the fullest. Donald loved clocks and found great pleasure building, repairing and tinkering with his many, many, many clocks.
Donald was craftsman who stayed busy with numerous projects from making maple syrup, wine, working in his shop, and even repairing the steeple of the town’s community center.
He always had time for friends and family, influencing many lives without fanfare or recognition.
He is survived by two sisters, Ginger Harris (Ray) and his twin Irene Ruszkowski. He also leaves behind his children Jennifer Peery (Randy), Andrew Cadorette (Reta), Raymond Cadorette (Christine), and Daniel Cadorette (Deborah), his ten Grandchildren Mitchell, Nathan, Lily, Anna, Kathleen, Ryan, Sean, Derek, Katelyn, Buddy, six Great Grandchildren, along with numerous nieces, nephews and close friends.
He was well loved and will be missed. HIP-HIP-HOORAY!
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12 from 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm, and Friday, September 13 from 1pm – 4pm, 6pm – 8:30pm at Zis-Sweeney and St. Laurent Funeral Home in Nashua NH. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday September 14 at 10 am at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, burial will follow at St. Louis Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations the family requests donation be can made to the American Cancer Society at https://donate3.cancer.org/.
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