WATERVILLE – Donald E. LaRochelle, 86, of Waterville, died Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Oak Grove in Waterville.

Born Feb. 16, 1937, in Waterville, he was the only child of Wilfred and Alice LaRochelle (Joler). Don attended Waterville schools and married the love of his life, T. Pauline LaRochelle on Feb. 5, 1965, in Oakland. He worked at the Wyandotte Woolen Mill for 26 years where he gained the nickname “Red” for his red hair, until the mill closed. Don then worked at Mount St. Joseph in Waterville until he retired in 2010. Don loved dancing, was a member of the Boy Scouts of America for many years and enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his favorite shows on TV including football, wrestling, and the Hallmark channel.

Don was predeceased by his parents, and his wife, T. Pauline LaRochelle (Poirier) who passed away in 2009. He is survived by his three children Julie Stillwell of Winslow, Tim of Smithfield, and Dan and his wife Libby of Waterville; and two grandchildren Sara Warner (Stillwell) and her husband Forest of Topsham, and Joshua Stillwell of Winslow, and two great grandchildren, Madelyn and Elijah of Winslow; along with several cousins.

Visiting hours will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Veilleux and Reddington Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Waterville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. Nov. 2 at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Waterville. He will be buried at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, Waterville.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Veilleux and Redington Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made online to the American Heart Association at https://www.heart.org/ by following the link Ways to Give, then Make a

Memorial Donation.

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