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MR. DON HOUDE
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Memorial for DONALD J. HOUDE
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Born in WORCESTER MA on Nov. 22, 1932
Departed on Apr. 12, 2012 and resided in GRAFTON, MA.
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| Visitation: |
Tuesday, Apr. 17, 2012
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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| FUNERAL MASS CELEBRATION: |
Wednesday, Apr. 18, 2012
11:00 am
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| Cemetery: |
PINE GROVE CEMETERY
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Please click on the links above for locations, times, maps, and directions.
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GRAFTON: Donald J. Houde, 79, passed peacefully at home April 12, 2012, in the love and care of his family. He leaves his wife of 51 years, Marguerite I. (LaBrie) Houde, four children, Wayne R. and his wife Linda of Montrose CO, David D. of Harwich, Daniel J. in FL, Sandralyn I. and her husband Anthony Molinari Jr. of Grafton; one brother, Kenneth E. Houde and his wife Maureen of Venice FL, eight grandchildren, Nick, Andrea, Sam, Dustin, Chris, Spencer, Adam, Lauren and many nieces and nephews. Mr. Houde was predeceased by his parents Roland and Beatrice (Desrosiers) Houde and his brother Reggie Houde. Don was born November 22, 1932, in Worcester and raised there. He was a graduate of Worcester North High School where he was a standout athlete playing baseball and football being a member of the first Worcester Telegram & Gazette High School All Star Football Team. He furthered his education at Boston University earning a degree in education and played varsity football for the university. Don then enlisted in The US Army during The Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged at the rank of 1st LT. He then began a career as a safety engineer for 38 years working for Commercial Union Assurance Co., Safeco and Peerless Co. retiring in 1995. He then worked part time for Lori's Floral Bouquet in Grafton retiring fully to enjoy his passion for golf. Don loved times spent with his and his wife's families. He also enjoyed gardening, working around his home and property and singing with The Framingham Chapter of Barbershop Singers. He was a parishioner of St. Mary's Catholic Church in North Grafton. He also was a member of Adelphi Council #4181 Knights of Columbus in Shrewsbury, The Greendale Retired Men's Club and its golf league in Worcester. Donations in his memory may be made to St. Mary's Church Memorial Fund, 17 Waterville St. North Grafton MA 01536 or flowers may be sent if desired.
Funeral Mass & Calling Hours
All are invited to calling hours at THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME 152 Worcester St. North Grafton Tuesday April 17th from 5 to 8 pm. The members of Adelphi Council K of C will assemble and offer their ritual to Don at 6 PM at the calling hours. The funeral will be Wednesday April 18th beginning at 10 am from THE RONEY FUNERAL HOME followed by the celebration of his Funeral Mass at 11 am at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 17 Waterville St. North Grafton. He will then be laid to rest in Pine Grove Cemetery North Grafton
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