Southington Obituary: Donald Damboise, 73

Donald Damboise, 73, of Bristol, went home to the Lord on Oct. 2nd after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was the husband of Jacqueline (Gagnon) Damboise.

Don was born on Nov. 9, 1943 in St. Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of the late George and Rose (Boutot) Damboise. He came to the US in 1965 and worked for 13 years for Kessler Construction started Damboise Concrete in Southington from 1978 to 1990. He continued in the concrete business after his business closed.

In addition to his wife Jackie, he is survived by his son Tom and wife Lynn and their sons, Joe and Steven, his daughter Diane Maluszewski and husband Edward and their sons Luke and Cole. He also leaves his 5sisters, Estelle and husband Luc and Theresa and husband Camille, Francoise and husband Bob all of Canada and Bernadette and husband Greg of Maine, Carmen of New York and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Giselle, Huguette, Rachel, and his only brother Larry.

He was a hardworking man, who always made everyone laugh. He had a great sense of humor, keeping a positive outlook and never wanting anyone to feel bad for him. He kept everyone laughing right until the end. Heaven certainly gained an angel today and he will be sorely missed here. But we know he is with his family now, living it up, drinking beer with his brother and hopefully playing a round of golf.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Oct. 9th at 7 pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Monday from 4-7 pm.

Donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 30 Spreen St. Framingham, MA 01701.

For online condolences and directions please visit www.dellavecchiafh.com.