Donald H. Lachance, 88, a well-known Nashua native and lifelong resident, passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Nashua on February 21, 1936, Don was a son of the late Henry J. and Juliette (Fecteau) Lachance. Educated in local schools, Don was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1954. An Air Force veteran, he enlisted in September of 1954 and served at Manhattan Beach Air Force Station in Brooklyn, NY until his honorable discharge in April 1958.
In 1956, Don married Lorraine R. Beaudet of Nashua. The couple shared 66 wonderful years together until her passing on October 3, 2022.
Upon his return from serving in the Air Force, he began working at the former Theriault’s Men Shop in downtown Nashua before becoming a insurance agent and underwriter for several agencies eventually owning his own agency Lachance Northwest Insurance for several years. In his retirement years. Don was a driver and funeral attendant for the Rochette Funeral Home and the Farwell Funeral Service for several years, where his warm and friendly personality was a comfort to many people.
Don was always up for a new venture where his love of people and traveling were always put to good use. He was a longtime member and Past President of the Exchange Club of Nashua and served the City of Nashua as Moderator of Ward 7 for many years. Don was a long-time communicant of Infant Jesus Parish where he and Lorraine were active in the church community. In his leisure time, Don enjoyed working in his yard and washing and waxing his cars. Don was always up for an adventure and would happily jump in the car for either a quick trip to the casino or a long road-trip to Florida, but Don’s most favorite activity was spending time with his family and friends and enjoying many laughs and good times.
Members of his family include his five children, Donna M. Lachance and her husband Arthur Lachance, Daniel Lachance, Susan Hammond, David Lachance and Julie Morris and her husband John Morris; ten grandchildren Wendy and her husband Brian, Arthur and his wife Kara, Andrea, Carl and his wife Abbie, Keith and his wife Katie, Jillian, Eric, Megan and her husband Jordan, Rachel and Abigail; ten great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his wife and parents, Don was predeceased by his sisters and their husbands, Estelle and Roger Berube, and Claire and Robert Wright.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday, November 21st from 2:30 to 4:30 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John XXIII Parish (Infant Jesus Church), 121 Allds Street, Nashua, Friday, November 22nd at 10 a.m. Air Force Funeral Honors and interment will follow in St. Louis Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to kindly meet at the church. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com
