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WATERVILLE – Donald Gerard Fournier died on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, and is on his healing journey to eternal life. He was born on Feb. 25, 1960, the son of Donald J. and Lauretta (Blier) Fournier.

People who knew Don, knew that he had an exceptional work ethic, was a volunteer extraordinaire, had a generous heart, and was always helping anyone who needed anything.

Donald was predeceased by his parents; his nephew, Benjamin Fike; mother-in-law, Normande P. Rossignol; and sister-in-law, Sherry (Blais) Rossignol.

He is survived by his wife, Amy Rossignol Fournier. He was a brother to Denise Fournier, Claire Gargiulo, Jeanne Fournier (Fike), and Renee Fournier; a son-in-law to Philippe J. Rossignol; and brother-in-law to Scott Fike, Mark and Elena R. Desjardins, and Eric P. Rossignol. He was also a godfather to nephew and niece, Anthony Gargiulo and Ava Rossignol; and an uncle to Sarah Gargiulo (DJ Kunec), Megan Gargiulo, Catherine Fike, and Sarah Rossignol.

A private Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Notre Dame Catholic Church in Waterville, followed by an interment in St. Bruno Catholic Cemetery, Van Buren.

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.gallantfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to

Avian Haven

418 N. Palermo Rd.

Freedom, ME 04941

or the

Travis Mills Foundation

647 Castle Island Rd.

Mt. Vernon, ME 04352

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