Donald W. Vickery, 90, of Natick died on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Metrowest Medical Center (Leonard Morse Hospital) of Natick.
Born in Hingham on September 29, 1923, he was raised in Cohasset, Massachusetts.
Beloved husband of Catherine P. (Schumb) Doucette of Medford & Natick & brother of the late Doris Doyle of Weymouth & her late husband Fred.
Donald leaves a son, three daughters, grandchildren, two nephews, four stepchildren and their children.
Brother-in-law of Annamae Conserva & her husband Ralph of Tewksbury, Joann Schumb of N. Reading & her late husband Charles, the late Virginia Richardson & her late husband Charles, the late Charlotte Fortin & her husband Robert of Holliston, as well as the caring staff of Elliot Healthcare Center of Natick.
A WWII U.S. Army Veteran who served well in the European Theater & a member of the Natick Chapter of Disabled American Veterans. After his retirement as a counselor from the U.S. Postal Service, he worked for JFK Transportation of Natick.
Don made his home in Natick in 1977, was an avid golfer, sports enthusiast, a great fan of Natick High Sports, having been a youthful athlete himself. Don was a fifty-year friend of Bill W.
Funeral from the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park St., at Natick Common, Monday, February 24th at 9:00AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Patrick Church, 44 E. Central St., Natick at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends respectfully invited.
Interment in St. Patrick Cemetery, Natick with Military Honors.
Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, February23rd from 2:00-4:00PM in the funeral home.
Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to St. Patrick’s Church, 44 E. Central St., Natick, MA 01760.
For directions or to send the family a condolence, please visit www.everettfuneral.com