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Donald O. Doyon

WINSLOW – Donald O. Doyon, 91, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Don was born in Bucksport, on Jan. 12, 1934, the son of Mandoza and Cleophee (Pomerleau) Doyon.

He attended Winslow public schools and later became a member of the United States National Guard. He worked for 44 years at Scott Paper Co. and was a life member of the American Legion. Don was known as a jack of all trades. He loved woodworking, carpentry, electronics, and mechanics. Most of all, he was incredibly social and loved meeting and talking to people.

Donald was predeceased by his parents, his daughter, Lisa Ann Fortin, and his two sisters, Carmen Guerette Fecteau and Anita Skibiki Furmanik.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, M. Jeanine (Breton) Doyon, daughter Jewel Currie and husband Tod, daughter Carmen Theriault and husband Timothy, and son Jeffery Doyon and wife Carol. He has nine grandchildren: Meryia Michaud, Eric Currie, Ciara (Doyon) Gordon-Magro, Patrick Guerette, Tristine Cothran, Ryan Tucker, Eric Fortin, Amanda Fortin, and Steven Fortin. Don is also survived by 12 great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, July 11, at 10 a.m., at Notre Dame Catholic Church, 116 Silver Street, Waterville followed by interment at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery, 78 Grove Street, Waterville.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the hospice staff for all their support.

Arrangements are under the direction and care of Gallant Funeral Home, 10 Elm Street, Waterville. An online guestbook may be signed, condolences and memories shared at http://www.gallanth.com.

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