Donald I. Garfield, 93, of Derry, NH passed away on November 29, 2019 in his home. He was born on December 8, 1925 in Boylston, MA to Ralph and Mildred (Pearson) Garfield. Donald served in the United States Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Battle of the Bulge. He worked as a building contractor in Worcester County for many years. Following his retirement from building, Donald worked well into his 80s as a product demonstrator for BJ’s Wholesale Club. He was also a Little League coach in his young adulthood and an avid Boston sports fan, as well as an accomplished bridge player. He was possessed of a curious mind and a sharp wit and enjoyed all manner of puzzles and games, which he played with family and friends whenever possible.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Hoskins and her husband Bruce of Derry; his son Stephen Garfield and Stephen’s partner, Donna Sundin of Worcester; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; his sister Carol Wetmore; and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his ex-wife Pauline (Young) Garfield, brothers, Vernon Garfield, Robert Garfield; and his sister, Faye Brigham.
There are no calling hours. Graveside services will be held during the spring of 2020 at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made either to your local SPCA, or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.