1925
Donald
2015
Donald R. Christian
January 28, 1925 — January 12, 2015
The funeral will be held from the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Friday, January 16 with a Mass in Saint Cecilia’s Church, Leominster at 10:00 am. Burial with military honors will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery in Fitchburg. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, January 15, from 3-6pm in the funeral home.
Donald R. Christian, 89, formerly of Leominster, died on January 12, 2015 after an illness.He was born January 28, 1925, son of the late Ernest O. and Leonna D. (LaFrienter) Christian.
Donald was a member of many organizations including the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Franco American War Veterans Post #40 and Post #8, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, The Knights of Columbus #406, and the American Family Link; he was the Chaplain in many of these organizations.
As a World War II veteran in Europe, Donald received the following prestigious awards and honors: The Bronze Star, The Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge with a blue shoulder patch, four campaigns with four Bronze Stars, The French Croix Deguerre Medal and shoulder pad, the French Medal of Honor, The Combat Service Medal, US Army-WWII Victory Medal, National Defense Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Citation Medal, D-Day Medal, Cold War Victory Medal, and various other veteran’s medals.
Donald was truly dedicated to his community and fellow veterans. He cared deeply for the many organizations and people he worked with over the years. Along with many loving family and friends, Donald leaves a step daughter, Denise Hurgh of Omaha, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren; his brother Leo Christian of South Dennis; many nieces and nephews including his caretakers, Kathleen Vowels and her husband Edward of Leominster.
His wife, Mary (Crisafulli) Christian, died April 30, 1998. He was also predeceased by his step son Frederick Gauvin, and his siblings, Vernon, Wilfred, Beatrice, Clifford, Francis, Alwin, Dorothy, and Evelyn.
The family would like to thank the Gold Star Mothers for all their kindness and also Donald’s best friend David White.
Donald R. Christian, 89, formerly of Leominster, died on January 12, 2015 after an illness.He was born January 28, 1925, son of the late Ernest O. and Leonna D. (LaFrienter) Christian.
Donald was a member of many organizations including the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, Franco American War Veterans Post #40 and Post #8, Military Order of the Purple Heart, Veterans of Foreign Wars, AMVETS, The Knights of Columbus #406, and the American Family Link; he was the Chaplain in many of these organizations.
As a World War II veteran in Europe, Donald received the following prestigious awards and honors: The Bronze Star, The Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge with a blue shoulder patch, four campaigns with four Bronze Stars, The French Croix Deguerre Medal and shoulder pad, the French Medal of Honor, The Combat Service Medal, US Army-WWII Victory Medal, National Defense Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Citation Medal, D-Day Medal, Cold War Victory Medal, and various other veteran’s medals.
Donald was truly dedicated to his community and fellow veterans. He cared deeply for the many organizations and people he worked with over the years. Along with many loving family and friends, Donald leaves a step daughter, Denise Hurgh of Omaha, Nebraska; 6 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren; his brother Leo Christian of South Dennis; many nieces and nephews including his caretakers, Kathleen Vowels and her husband Edward of Leominster.
His wife, Mary (Crisafulli) Christian, died April 30, 1998. He was also predeceased by his step son Frederick Gauvin, and his siblings, Vernon, Wilfred, Beatrice, Clifford, Francis, Alwin, Dorothy, and Evelyn.
The family would like to thank the Gold Star Mothers for all their kindness and also Donald’s best friend David White.
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