Death date: Aug 23, 2006
Donald L. Brisson, 77, of Colgate Dr., Manchester, CT, and formerly of Stafford Springs, CT, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at his home with his family by his side. He was born in Portland, ME, son of the late Leon and Read Obituary
Don and your entire family was very kind to me when I was a troubled teenager, opening your home to me while I was in high school with Wally. I appreciate all of you and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
He and Wally and Kevin were instrumental in my pursuit of music through the years. My Love and thanks to you.
Don
Lynne told me of Donnie's passing. Lynne and Lori kept me up to date through the years, so I knew he had been having a tough time. When she phoned the other day with the news though, it was still a shock to think he's gone. My memories of him though are not sad ones. I remember the picnics and how everyone, kids and adults alike, kind of just gravitated towards him as he pulled out his guitar, sang his songs and told his jokes. It wasn't just the songs and jokes, it was just that you felt comfortable around him. He was a good guy who liked people and people liked him. So, Flossie, I'm so sorry for your loss of your husband and best friend, and to Mary, Pat, Sarah, Laura, Wally and Kevin, for the loss of your Dad. As a Dad, he was the best, but I'm sure you've known that for a long time.
So sorry to hear about Don.I remember him when we were younger and he would come out from break and sit by the sidewalk outside the mill where he was working in the boiler room and play his guitar and sing to the neighborhood kids. He was so nice and sang wonderful.I haven't seen him in years, but never forgot him..He was a wonderful man.so sorry for your loss Nancy
