In loving memory of

Donald P. Allaire
November 29, 2021

Donald P. Allaire, 77, of Hopkinton, died November 29, 2021 in UMass Medical Center, Worcester. He was the husband of Kathleen (Winston) Allaire, whom he married November 2009, and the late Sandra (Blanchette) Allaire.

Donald was a heavy equipment operator for the MA Division of Parks and Recreation, retiring in 2006. He was a member of the Bristol Yacht Club, and Nipmuc Rod and Gun Club. Donny enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending the summer at his home away from home on Hog Island.

Besides his wife, he leaves his son, Jason Allaire of Woonsocket; his daughter, Jocelyn Crisman of New Jersey; two stepdaughters, Jenine Burnett of York, ME, and Doreen Muzzi of Mississippi; six grandchildren, Katelyn and Craig Christiansen, Alec and Mackenzie Allaire, and Apryl and David Burnett. He was predeceased by his sister, Jocelyn Allaire.

His visitiation will be held Monday, December 6, 2021 beginning at 5 PM, followed by a service at 6:30 PM in the Holt Funeral Home, 510 South Main Street, Woonsocket. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 55 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1150, Chicago, IL 60601.

Tributes

Ken Foley wrote on Dec 6, 2021:

"STATE PARKS ASSOCIATION OF RETIREES SPARKS Wiz was one of our Park Equipment Operators Extraordinaire. I had the pleasure of having him work with me when I spent a year as Regional in the Northeast.  WIz was one of our "old school" colleagues that moved mountains, created spectacles and no job was too big, to small or too strange.  Tell him what you needed, give him what he needed to get it done and he came back to see you when he was complete.   He was one of those reliable people that make your job easier. He was a regular at our SPARKS events and a really nice guy. I will miss the Wizard very much.  May he rest in peace. KEN FOLEY (SPARKS coordinator) Deputy Director MA State Parks (ret)"

Cherry wrote on Dec 3, 2021:

"So SORRY about Donny.He was such a NICE man.ALWAYS HELPING us on The Hog on nurses weekend.My Heart goes out to you Kathy & your family.??Cherry"

The Bromley Family wrote on Dec 3, 2021:

"Our memories will forever bring you to our table eating egg sandwiches and telling the tallest tale. Rest In Peace Dear Whiz . "

John & Nancy wrote on Dec 2, 2021:

"Dear Kathy & family. It is with a very heavy heart we send our deepest sympathy. He had a kind and gentle spirit about him. Rest in Peace our dear friend. We will miss you and we will always remember your smiling eyes. Using your words Donny, (yup, yup, yup)!!!! Love John & Nancy"

John C. Murray wrote on Dec 1, 2021:

"God Bless you Donny. We will miss you. Thank you for all you did for us. Slainte my Buddy. Go in Peace. Love, John and Sue ??????"