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Donald J. Granger
March 29, 1933 ~ June 18, 2017 (age 84) 84 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Eric Beebe
July 5, 2017 1:15 PM
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A candle was lit by Holly Barnes and Family
on June 21, 2017 10:18 AM
Message from Charles Orvis
June 20, 2017 9:49 PM
Hello to the Granger Family; may I please offer my condolences and respects on Don's passing. You do not know me, and this is going to sound a little strange to you, but I felt that I had to share a little story with you: I went to work at Hilldreth Press in 1974, as a 19 year-old helper trainee in the Bindery Dept. That's where I met Don; he was operating a Stand-up forklift truck at the time, and he was THE BEST FORKLIFT OPERATOR THERE!!! ( I tried driving it once, and almost fillipped it over, it was like driving a tractor-trailer in reverse!!!). He had a very intimidating presence about him(at least for a young guy like me, who was 21 years younger than him) he always wore tight tee-shirts with the cigarette pack rolled up, and he was really muscle led-up, and had kind of long hair. Me being one of the new kids, he would only speak to me for strictly business reasons, and that was okay by me!!! But after I had been there a couple of months, Don became an apprentice and worked with a journeyman named George LeBuff, I think; and they seemed to be real good friends, and so I got to work with Don and to know him better, and even though I was kind of a klutz, and sometimes the saddle stitcher or the perfect binder machine would go too fast to keep up with, Don would always come over and help us catch-up, and when the trimmer machine way down on our book -catching end would shut off , we would yell to Don (it was his job to keep that part running, even though it was a long way from his station, and it was so loud he couldn't hear or see it shut down, he would have to come running to reset it, or everything would back-up into a big mess!!! So Don appreciated it when we called him as soon as it stopped, and maybe that's one of the reasons Don seemed to get nicer and friendlier with me, and after a while him and George and another journeyman named Jack Nichols kind of "adopted" me into the crew and I even went out for beers with Don and the guys a couple of times on Friday nights after work!! I was never afraid of Don after that, I kind of even though of him like a big brother type of guy. I was laid-off from there after that year(last hired, first fired!) and I never saw DON again, but I wanted you to know, even though this happened all those years ago, that when I saw Don's name and picture today I was reminded of how this rough-tough man that I was scared of, went out of his way to show kindness and friendship to a young guy that's never forgotten him!!!! THANK YOU FOR READING THIS, AND BEST WHISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! Sincerely, Charles Orvis, Plainville, Ct.
Message from Ken granger
June 22, 2017 10:50 PM
Hi, Charles, that was very nice story of my father at work. He intimidated me also when i worked there also , but my father was tough on the outside and a kind loving man on the inside . I will miss him greatly. Ken granger
A candle was lit by Terry Walden
on June 20, 2017 6:38 PM
Message from Mark D. Gervais
June 20, 2017 1:27 PM
I will miss my good neighbor and our talks about that 69’ Ford Torino Talladega. My condolences go out to Kenny, Greg, Tracy and the entire family.
Message from Neumann family
June 20, 2017 9:38 AM
Our sincere condolences to the entire family. Don was one of a kind. He will be forever in our hearts.
Message from Shauna Andrews
June 19, 2017 11:10 PM
I know Don from working with his wife and my friend Mary..He was a very nice man..He gave me a nickname he always called me Shauny..He will be missed greatly.❤
A candle was lit by Shauna Andrews
on June 19, 2017 11:06 PM
A candle was lit by Beth Kenna Grayson, Abigail and Kylie
on June 19, 2017 8:34 PM
Message from Michael Werner
June 19, 2017 7:13 PM
I worked with Don for several years at the bus company. He was a fun guy. He was a good friend with my uncles, and I enjoyed listening in to their many stories. Don was one of a kind. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
A Sacred Duty Spray was sent on June 19, 2017
Dad was proud to serve, Love Son, Ken, Charlene, Garrett and Amanda
A candle was lit by Denise Rivard, Montreal, Qc, Canada
on June 19, 2017 6:45 PM
My deepest condolences to the family.
What the caterpillar calls death the butterfly calls life. May you find peace and serenity in the knowledge of his spirit having been freed.
My deepest condolences to the family.
What the caterpillar calls death the butterfly calls life. May you find peace and serenity in the knowledge of his spirit having been freed.
A candle was lit by Kenneth, Charlene, Garrett, and Amanda Granger
on June 19, 2017 6:36 PM
A candle was lit by And Grandchild Amanda
on June 19, 2017 5:11 PM
A candle was lit by Daughter Deborah and Son Kenneth=Grandchildren Neil Garrett
on June 19, 2017 5:11 PM
Message from Daughter Deborah and Son Kenneth=Grandchildren Neil Garrett and Amanda
June 19, 2017 5:10 PM
To our Dad..sleep in peace. Neil Garrett and Amanda are saddened by our loss but grateful you are in the arms of Angels now.
A candle was lit by Tim & Cheryl Dudzinski
on June 19, 2017 2:23 PM
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