FARMINGTON – Donald “Don” F. Fitch, 78, a lifelong resident of Wilton, passed away, Friday, Sept. 16 at Sandy River in Farmington, following a brief illness.
He was born May 26, 1938 in Wilton, the son of Erwin A. Fitch and Nettie (Bean) Fitch.
He attended school in Wilton and received his GED through Jay High School. He also attended Foster Technical School in Farmington. Donald proudly served in the U.S Navy. He worked through the years at Bass Shoe in Wilton, in building construction at DeCoster’s in Turner and later worked as a self-employed finish carpenter. Donald enjoyed working with wood and building furniture.
He was devoted member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Wilton.
He is survived by his son, Christopher D. Fitch and his wife Rebecca of Livermore; his daughter, Melissa Brackley and her companion, Peter McGray of Turner; 5 grandchildren, Kevin, Payton, Samantha, Megan, and Michael; 5 great-grandchildren, Noah, Kara, Matthew, Elizabeth and Dominic; his brother George Fitch and his wife Eleanor of Wilton and his sister, Maxine Baston of Auburn.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers, Erwin and Kenneth Fitch and his sister, Kathleen Slater.
Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com
A graveside service and interment with full military honors will be held 1PM, on Monday, September 19th at Lakeview Cemetery, Route 2, Wilton, Maine. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine. If desired contributions may be made to: Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, Maine 04254 to help the family with the funeral arrangements.
Awe Don…I didn’t see this coming.
Going to miss seeing you standing down by Steves Market waiting for a ride.
I always looked for you,hoping to repay those many rides you gave me to my first job in Turner 40 years ago.
Thank you so much for all that you’ve done for me.
Rest easy my friend,until we meet again.
Sorry Jodi and Maxine
You will be missed RIP.
I would often pick him up as he was walking and I really enjoyed our conversations along the ride. He was such a nice man. My condolences to the family and friends of Don.
I will miss randomly giving you a ride and gabbing. God is waiting with open arms!