Donald E. (Sr.) Dwarska

Donald E. Dwarska Sr. was born on October 15, 1938, in Westfield MA to Alfred Hess and Doris Hess of Westfield, MA. died on Friday October 24, 2025, in Concord NH. He was predeceased by his wife Rosemarie (Decoteau) Dwarska on January 31, 2022. He was also predeceased by his grandchildren Allison Dwarska and Roger Pickford Jr.

He leaves his son Donald E. Dwarska Jr and his wife, Donna of Springfield, MA.

His daughter’s Kimberly White and Mark of Pittsfield, MA. Kelly and Marc Waring of Worthington MA , His step-daughters Michelle and Jon Lafreniere of New Boston, NH. Rosemary Miller, Linda and Don Griswold, his step-son Dennis & Cheryl Woodworth

He also leaves his sister Colleen Nadolski of TX

Don also leaves his grandchildren. His grandson Daniel Dwarska and his wife Mackenzie of Wilbraham. His granddaughters Kalya Mikuszewski of Westfield. Brittany and Danny Dickinson of Worthington. Allison Sheldon and Shaun Shuttleworth of Peru. Maddison and Arthur Errichetto of Hinsdale. His step-grandchildren Corey, Samantha, Shauna, Michael, Melanie, Meghan, Matt, Sean, Amber, Shane, Haleigh.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Jon and Michelle for always looking after Don after Rose passed away. We are grateful for your help and friendship to Don. We know how much he appreciated both of you and your help.

In his younger day’s Don was an avid hunter and loved to spend time in the woods with his son Donald Jr.  He also joked that sometimes he even brought bullets with him just in case he came across a deer.

Some of Don’s happiest times were spent with his loving wife Rosie at Cape Cod. They would sit by the harbor and watch the fishermen come in with their daily catch, enjoying an ice cream cone and each other’s company.

Don also loved to spend time at the Comfort Camp in Hillsboro NH, with his buddies reminiscing about all their hunting stories and the “big” ones that got away.

Most of all, Don loved spending time sitting on his porch smoking his favorite cigars and waving to every car that passed by whether he knew them or not.

All services for Don were held privately through Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street in Westfield, MA

If you would like to donate in memory of Donald please consider Special Olympics Western Mass Chapter 512 Forest St. Marlborough, MA 01752 https://support.specialolympics.org>massachusetts

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