Goffstown– Donald T. Reilly, 68, died November 20, 2013 at Community Hospice House in Merrimack following a brief illness.
He was born in Manchester on March 28, 1945 the son of Thomas Donald and Lena (Labarre) Reilly.
He served his country in the U. S. Army.
He had been employed as a meat packer for Mades, Schondland’s and Granite State Packing. He held membership in the DAV and was a parishioner of Ste. Marie Church..
Donald took great pride in being a grandpa, he also enjoyed reading and Elvis. Following his retirement he traveled to Memphis and finally visited Graceland.
Family members include his wife of 38 years, Carol (Jameson) Reilly of Goffstown, one daughter, Kimberly (Reilly) Copson of Goffstown, one son, Ricky Chickering and his wife, Amy of Manchester, his adopted daughter, Julie Dowler of Weare, 7 grandchildren, and several cousins.
Carol would like to especially thank her sister, Gail McFarland for donating one of her kidney’s to Donald and giving Carol 20 more precious years with her husband.
Calling hours will be on Friday from 4 to 7 PM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge St.
A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9 AM in Ste. Marie Church, 378 Notre Dame Ave.
Burial will follow in St. Augustin Cemetery.
Flowers to be omitted due to family health concerns.
A memorial donation will be established at the funeral home.
For more information and on line guestbook please visit www.bouffordfuneralhome.com.