Donald J. Carr was born in West Lebanon, NH to Charles J. and Eva Jane (Rowell) Carr on May 9, 1924. He and his siblings grew up in Hartford, VT where he also attended school. He married the love of his life, Pauline Allard and together they moved to Bridgewater, VT. It was in the community of Bridgewater that they raised their two beloved sons, James Carr and Stephen Carr. Donald ("Gramp") was a hard worker but made time to support and teach his sons the fine points needed to be a successful deer hunter, home builder, mechanic, plumber……you name it. He and Pauline raised their sons to be dedicated to whatever they took on, from being athletes, to raising their own families, and having successful careers of their own.

Donald touched countless lives during his tenure at WUHS where he was a custodian and bus driver. He was always the smiling face in the driver's seat when he drove the sports teams to and from games. He spent 20+ years as a bottling plant worker at Billings Dairy in Wilder, VT., and again, made lifelong friends.

Donald was an avid golfer in Vermont and their winter home in Arcadia, FL. He and his brothers Horace and Walter played whenever possible in Vermont and Florida.

Donald was a volunteer with the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department. He also maintained close ties to the Bridgewater Congregational Church. He belonged to the American Legion, after having served in the navy during WWII, from 1942-1946. He proudly marched with area vets every Memorial Day in Woodstock, VT. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Post #31 in Woodstock, VT.

Donald was predeceased by his siblings Charlie, Gordon, Mary, Elsie, and Margaret. Tragically, Donald and Pauline suffered unimaginable pain in losing their two sons, James Carr and Stephen P. Carr, as well as their grandson, Jeremy Carr, who was the son of James and Lois Carr (now Jenne). They were also predeceased by Pauline's brother Earl Allard (survived by wife Peggy), Sisters-In-Law, Kathleen Carr (survived by Horace), Cynthia Carr (survived by husband Walter) and Olive Greenough, (widow of Colburn). Niece Paula Carr Maxham (survived by dad Horace, husband Bruce and family) sadly passed before Donald as well.

Donald is survived by his wife Pauline and their beloved extended families; He leaves behind his brothers, Horace and Walter ("Danny") Carr, Grandsons Aaron (wife Amy) Carr, Troy Carr (son Tucker), and Sam Carr (wife Jacquie, daughter Emma and son Calvin). "Gramp" cherished his 3 grandsons, his 3 Great Grandchildren, and their respective families. He was happiest when in the company of any or all of them.

Prior to the necessity of Donald having to leave his home and enter a hospice facility, he was lovingly cared for (along with Pauline), for months by their primary caregiver and widow of son Steve, Bonnie Jean Birmingham Carr. Her devotion to them allowed them to be in their winter home of 30+ years in Arcadia, Florida. Anyone who knew Donald knows that he made lifelong friends in that time.

Donald died very peacefully in his final hours, thanks to the staff at Tidewell Hospice – Arcadia Hospice House, Arcadia, Florida. The family is extremely grateful to them for that care.

Donald James Carr will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Those wishing to remember him with a donation, may do so to either the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department, 7392 US Route 4, Bridgewater, VT 05034, or to the Bridgewater Congregational Church, 7213 US Route 4, Bridgewater, VT 05034.

Services for Donald are being planned for a later date in Bridgewater, VT

The Cabot Funeral Home is assisting the family. An on line guest book can be found at cabotfh.com