North Haverhill , NH- Donald Joseph Chaine, 68, of Reed Lane , passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loved one's following his courageous battle with cancer

Donald was born on June 18, 1947 in Waterbury , CT , to Ernest and Marguerite (Ricard) Chaine.

Donald graduated from Waterbury CT High School. He served with the National Guard for 6 years in Connecticut and Maine . Donald was a floor mechanic for many years in Connecticut and Maine . He also worked for 20 years in the warehouse at Burndy Corp. in Lincoln , NH . Donald married Bonita "Bonnie" Hatch on August 29, 1981. He was very active duck pin bowler for many years while living in Connecticut and the local candlepin league.

Donald lived a full life; he left his family with a lifetime of memories and so many reasons to be thankful, He was father to 6 children that have all left a very mark on this world. He worked incredibly hard for his family and passed that ethic on to his children. He had one of a kind sense of humor. He had a perpetual chill which meant we would always be warm when he was around. He accepted family with open arms regardless of blood relation. He would give his granddaughter horse backsides until he couldn't stand. The way he said "I love you hunny" melted your heart. He came with some fantastic Chaine siblings. No one ever had to ask for the TV to be turned up when he was around. He would get pushy when his family hadn't sent him photos in a couple of days and cause them to smile. He hand fed his little dog and it drove us all crazy but we hand fed her too when he was in the hospital. He survived months on life support and came out fine. He learned to live life again and we all fell in love more than ever before. He taught us miracles really do happen. He never gave up during chemo, radiation and surgery and taught us true strength. In the end even though he had no voice, he never missed an opportunity to tell us he loved us. He reminded us that our hearts are in fine working order on a regular occasion and to be thankful for Cottage Hospital. We are thankful to each of you that had sent up a prayer or good energy on his behalf and for the extra time we were granted. passed that ethic on to his children. He had one of a kind sense of humor. He had a perpetual chill which meant we would always be warm when he was around. He accepted family with open arms regardless of blood relation. He would give his granddaughter horse backsides until he couldn't stand. The way he said "I love you hunny" melted your heart. He came with some fantastic Chaine siblings. No one ever had to ask for the TV to be turned up when he was around. He would get pushy when his family hadn't sent him photos in a couple of days and cause them to smile. He hand fed his little dog and it drove us all crazy but we hand fed her too when he was in the hospital. He survived months on life support and came out fine. He learned to live life again and we all fell in love more than ever before. He taught us miracles really do happen. He never gave up during chemo, radiation and surgery and taught us true strength. In the end even though he had no voice, he never missed an opportunity to tell us he loved us. He reminded us that our hearts are in fine working order on a regular occasion and to be thankful for Cottage Hospital. We are thankful to each of you that had sent up a prayer or good energy on his behalf and for the extra time we were granted. Donald was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Marguerite (Ricard) Chaine; and a brother, Phillip Chaine.

Survivors include his devoted wife of 34 years, Bonita "Bonnie" (Hatch) Chaine of North Haverhill, NH; six children, Donald Wrigley, III and wife Terri of Madison, MD, Michael Wrigley and wife Wendy of Greensboro, MD, Suzette Indelicato and husband Thomas of Glen, NH, Michael Chaine and wife Janine of Bridgeton, ME, Matthew Chaine and wife Ashlee of Fryeburg, ME, and Kylie Phillips and husband Allen of Island Pond, VT; 18 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; two brothers, Dr. Jean Paul Chaine, . and wife Francis of Oahu, HI and Marcel Chaine and wife Marilyn of Chatham, NY; a sister-in-law, Arlene Chaine of Wolcott , CT ; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In keeping with Donald's wishes there are no public services being planned.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Horsemeadow Senior Center , 91 Horse Meadow Road , North Haverhill , NH 03774 .