1932 – 2016

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. — Donat Robert Veilleux, a longtime resident of Hampton, N.H., passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, at the Edgewood Centre, Portsmouth, N.H.

He was born on Nov. 16, 1932, in Lewiston, a son of the late Dolor and Anita

(Rousseau) Veilleux.

Raised in Lewiston, he graduated from Lewiston High School with the Class of 1951. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he proudly served for four years aboard the USS Dashiell as a boiler tech.

Don returned to Lewiston after his time in the Navy, where he started his career in textiles for the Milliken Co., first working in Lisbon Falls, from 1954-1965, then in Blacksburg, S.C. The family lived in Shelby, N.C., for four years, before moving to Hampton in 1969.

He continued his Milliken career in Exeter, until 1982. He later worked at J.D. Cahill Co. in Hampton, from 1982 until 1995, thereafter retiring.

Don enjoyed coin collecting, crossword puzzles and various types of woodworking, including building desks, chairs and airplanes, that he donated to the Richie McFarland Children’s Center.

Family members include his sons, Thomas Veilleux and his wife, Ann, of Arnold, Md., and Roland Veilleux of Largo, Fla.; daughter, Therese Veilleux of New Hampshire; brothers, Paul Veilleux and his wife, Jackie, of Lewiston, and Alphonse Veilleux of Lewiston; sisters, Irene Fraser of Lewiston, Louise Nickerson and her husband, Stephen, of Westbrook, and Gloria Moore and her husband, Paul, of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Elizabeth Straessle, Danielle Whitley and Christopher Veilleux; two great-grandchildren, Meagan Straessle and Corinne Whitley; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Don had many friends and acquaintances in and around Hampton. He leaves one very close and longtime friend who was especially dear to him.

Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Donat’s memorial website, sign his tribute wall or for directions.