Donald M. Courtemanche, 80, of Derry, NH, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Parkland Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was born on July 16, 1945, to the late Maurice and Rita (Landry) Courtemanche, in Nashua, NH.
Don was a man of many hats, including excavation, carpentry, metalworking and specialty welding. In his free time, Don could be found out on the open road riding his Harley, or in the garage building his prized motorcycle. Don enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and playing chess. Above all, Don was a family man and was always there for the people he truly loved.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 56 years: Gloria (Crippen) Courtemanche, of Derry NH; their daughters: Kerry Clancy and her husband Chris, of Carlsbad, CA, and Kristie Cardullo, of Nashua, NH; his siblings: Linda Mahoney, Dan Courtemanche, Daryl Courtemanche, and Doug Courtemanche; his grandchildren: Mckenna and Lincoln; as well as nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Don is predeceased by his siblings: Maureen Spinat and Dennis Courtemanche.
Friends and family are invited to Calling Hours on Monday, December 29, 2025, from 4-6 PM, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. A Funeral Service will begin at 6 PM, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Don's name may be made to either: Tunnels to Towers Foundation -OR- The Wounded Warriors Project.  To leave an online message of condolence, please visit: www.carrierfuneralhome.com.