DONALD ANDREW PICHETTE, 60, died peacefully at his home in Columbia, NH on March 17, 2019.
He was born onMay 3, 1958, in Swansea, Massachusetts a son of Maurice and Louise (Brochu) Pichette. He has been a resident of Columbia for thirty plus years coming from Massachusetts. He graduated from Joseph Case High School, class of 1976and then went on to attend Bristol Community College.
He worked in the health care field as a CNA for most of his life. He had a passion for taking care of others. That was exemplified not only in his work but in his life. He was always putting others needs before his own.
Donald's other passion in life was animals. He took care of many of his own as well as others and spent countless years showing Afghan dogs in shows. He owned and operated Shazan Kennels. He loved animals and was passionate about them. It is to no surprise that he died peacefully at home with his animals by his side.
Donald is survived by his father and step-mother Maurice and Paula; three sisters Lorraine, Jeanne and Ann Marie and his brother Paul. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was predeceased by his mother Louise and his longtime partner Jack Fitzpatrick.
A Celebration of Donald's life will be held at a later date in Massachusetts. Local arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Armstrong-Charron Funeral Home in Groveton.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations to be made to the Riverside Animal Rescue; 236 Riverside Ave, Lunenburg, VT 05906.
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