Donald G. LaRochelle, 76, of Tyngsborough, MA, passed away Friday evening, August 26, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital after a period of declining health.
A lifelong resident of Tyngsborough, he was born on September 16, 1945, a son of the late George G. and Florence E. (Cote) LaRochelle. Don was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1963 and earned a Bachelor’s degree from Lowell Technical Institute now known as the University of Massachusetts at Lowell. During the Vietnam War, Mr. LaRochelle served with the US Navy.
Don was an engineer in the electronics industry and worked for several companies including Sanders Associates and Lockheed Martin. In his leisure time, Don enjoyed golf and Black Powder fire arms.
Besides his parents, Don was predeceased by his wife, Janet A. (Saunders) LaRochelle, who passed away May 11, 2015.
Members of his family include his son and daughter-in-law, George A. and Karen LaRochelle of Tyngsborough; three grandchildren, Avery, Rylee and Zackary LaRochelle; three brothers, John P. LaRochelle and his wife Doris, Gerald R. LaRochelle and Thomas H. LaRochelle; and his nephews and their wives, John and Lisa LaRochelle and Corey and Darlene LaRochelle. Don was also predeceased by his sister, Joyce LaRochelle; and sister-in-law, Justine LaRochelle.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua, on Friday, September 2nd from 5 to 7 p.m. Friends are invited to attend. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
