Donald L. Whitten, 82

LACONIA — Donald Lee Whitten, 82, of Blueberry Lane, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the Laconia Rehabilitation Center — Genesis.

Donald was born on Aug. 13, 1943, in Laconia, to the late Linwood Whitten and Ardele (Page) Whitten.

Donald worked as a sander for Aavid Thermalloy. He was very involved with the Salvation Army Church. Donald stood at the kettles for years until he was unable to do so.

Donald is survived by his sons Christopher Whitten of Laconia, and Chad Whitten and his wife Shannon of Florida; daughter Angela Stimpson and her husband Brian of Deering; brother Linwood Whitten Jr. of Hobe Sound, Florida; grandchildren Brian Stimpson Jr., Candice Patterson, Brett Bourassa, Devin Whitten, Brandon Whitten, Tyler Whitten and Katlyn Whitten; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Donald is predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Norma (Cheney) Whitten, daughter Melanie Whitten, grandson Andrew Whitten, and sister-in-law Jane Whitten.

A calling hour will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, followed by a memorial service at 2:30 p.m. at the Laconia Salvation Army, 177 Union Ave.

Burial will be held at a later date in the family lot in Maplewood Cemetery, Route 4, Salisbury.

For those who wish, memorial donations in Donald’s name can be made to the Salvation Army, 177 Union Ave., Laconia, NH 03246.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, visit wilkinsonbeane.com.