Donald R. "Saint" St. Pierre, 73, of Southington, formerly of Plainville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born on March 16, 1936, one of four sons of the late Luc St. Pierre and Rose (Proulx) St.Pierre Celis. A lifelong resident of Plainville, he graduated from Plainville High School, marrying his high school sweetheart, Joan Czerbinski, with whom he shared 54 years of love and devotion. Excelling in both football and basketball in his youth, and the original "Blue Devils" mascot, his love for sports continued through his many years of coaching midget football, the Alumni Basketball League, and Plainville Little League, where he also assisted as an umpire, and as a proud member and Past President of the Athletic Backers Club. As the owner of Saint's Restaurant for over 30 years, he leaves an endless circle of friends and customers. His many civic affiliations include past membership on the Plainville Fire Department, the Plainville Jaycees, member and Past President of the Plainville Rotary Club, for which he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow, and devoted member of Our Lady of Mercy for close to 70 years where he was also on the church council. Devoted to his town through politics, Don served in various capacities on the Democratic Town Committee, was elected as a State Representative from 1975-1976, served on the Town Council as both Chairman and Vice Chairman, First Chairman on the Middle School Building Committee, member and Chairman for Parks and Recreation, and finished as a member of Economic Development. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, who were the light of his life, and playing golf with his sons and dear friends. Don was a pillar in his community, a loving husband, father and grandfather, a true gentleman and friend who will be missed by many, but will remain in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family extends their sincerest gratitude to the doctors and staff at St. Francis Hospital, for the excellent care, attention and compassion given to them.
In addition to his loving wife, Joan, he leaves his sons and daughters-in-law, James and Linda, David and Nancy, and John and Claudia; his grandchildren who were is pride and joy, Joseph, William Donald, Ashley, Tyler, Ryan, Morgan, Kevin, and Andrew; his brothers, Roger and his wife, Isabel and Leo and his wife, Sonja; his sisters-in-law, Rita St. Pierre, Janet St. Pierre, and Janet Pettis and her husband, Bill; his brother-in-law, Jeff Czerbinski and his wife, Loretta; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his younger brother and best friend, Luc.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Committal services will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Don may be remembered with contributions to the Petit Family Foundation, PO Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062. For directions and online condolences, please visit
www.bailey-funeralhome.com
He was born on March 16, 1936, one of four sons of the late Luc St. Pierre and Rose (Proulx) St.Pierre Celis. A lifelong resident of Plainville, he graduated from Plainville High School, marrying his high school sweetheart, Joan Czerbinski, with whom he shared 54 years of love and devotion. Excelling in both football and basketball in his youth, and the original "Blue Devils" mascot, his love for sports continued through his many years of coaching midget football, the Alumni Basketball League, and Plainville Little League, where he also assisted as an umpire, and as a proud member and Past President of the Athletic Backers Club. As the owner of Saint's Restaurant for over 30 years, he leaves an endless circle of friends and customers. His many civic affiliations include past membership on the Plainville Fire Department, the Plainville Jaycees, member and Past President of the Plainville Rotary Club, for which he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow, and devoted member of Our Lady of Mercy for close to 70 years where he was also on the church council. Devoted to his town through politics, Don served in various capacities on the Democratic Town Committee, was elected as a State Representative from 1975-1976, served on the Town Council as both Chairman and Vice Chairman, First Chairman on the Middle School Building Committee, member and Chairman for Parks and Recreation, and finished as a member of Economic Development. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, who were the light of his life, and playing golf with his sons and dear friends. Don was a pillar in his community, a loving husband, father and grandfather, a true gentleman and friend who will be missed by many, but will remain in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family extends their sincerest gratitude to the doctors and staff at St. Francis Hospital, for the excellent care, attention and compassion given to them.
In addition to his loving wife, Joan, he leaves his sons and daughters-in-law, James and Linda, David and Nancy, and John and Claudia; his grandchildren who were is pride and joy, Joseph, William Donald, Ashley, Tyler, Ryan, Morgan, Kevin, and Andrew; his brothers, Roger and his wife, Isabel and Leo and his wife, Sonja; his sisters-in-law, Rita St. Pierre, Janet St. Pierre, and Janet Pettis and her husband, Bill; his brother-in-law, Jeff Czerbinski and his wife, Loretta; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his younger brother and best friend, Luc.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Committal services will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Don may be remembered with contributions to the Petit Family Foundation, PO Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062. For directions and online condolences, please visit
www.bailey-funeralhome.com
Donald R. "Saint" St. Pierre, 73, of Southington, formerly of Plainville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born on March 16, 1936, one of four sons of the late Luc St. Pierre and Rose (Proulx) St.Pierre Celis. A lifelong resident of Plainville, he graduated from Plainville High School, marrying his high school sweetheart, Joan Czerbinski, with whom he shared 54 years of love and devotion. Excelling in both football and basketball in his youth, and the original "Blue Devils" mascot, his love for sports continued through his many years of coaching midget football, the Alumni Basketball League, and Plainville Little League, where he also assisted as an umpire, and as a proud member and Past President of the Athletic Backers Club. As the owner of Saint's Restaurant for over 30 years, he leaves an endless circle of friends and customers. His many civic affiliations include past membership on the Plainville Fire Department, the Plainville Jaycees, member and Past President of the Plainville Rotary Club, for which he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow, and devoted member of Our Lady of Mercy for close to 70 years where he was also on the church council. Devoted to his town through politics, Don served in various capacities on the Democratic Town Committee, was elected as a State Representative from 1975-1976, served on the Town Council as both Chairman and Vice Chairman, First Chairman on the Middle School Building Committee, member and Chairman for Parks and Recreation, and finished as a member of Economic Development. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, who were the light of his life, and playing golf with his sons and dear friends. Don was a pillar in his community, a loving husband, father and grandfather, a true gentleman and friend who will be missed by many, but will remain in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family extends their sincerest gratitude to the doctors and staff at St. Francis Hospital, for the excellent care, attention and compassion given to them.
In addition to his loving wife, Joan, he leaves his sons and daughters-in-law, James and Linda, David and Nancy, and John and Claudia; his grandchildren who were is pride and joy, Joseph, William Donald, Ashley, Tyler, Ryan, Morgan, Kevin, and Andrew; his brothers, Roger and his wife, Isabel and Leo and his wife, Sonja; his sisters-in-law, Rita St. Pierre, Janet St. Pierre, and Janet Pettis and her husband, Bill; his brother-in-law, Jeff Czerbinski and his wife, Loretta; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his younger brother and best friend, Luc.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Committal services will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Don may be remembered with contributions to the Petit Family Foundation, PO Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062. For directions and online condolences, please visit
www.bailey-funeralhome.com
He was born on March 16, 1936, one of four sons of the late Luc St. Pierre and Rose (Proulx) St.Pierre Celis. A lifelong resident of Plainville, he graduated from Plainville High School, marrying his high school sweetheart, Joan Czerbinski, with whom he shared 54 years of love and devotion. Excelling in both football and basketball in his youth, and the original "Blue Devils" mascot, his love for sports continued through his many years of coaching midget football, the Alumni Basketball League, and Plainville Little League, where he also assisted as an umpire, and as a proud member and Past President of the Athletic Backers Club. As the owner of Saint's Restaurant for over 30 years, he leaves an endless circle of friends and customers. His many civic affiliations include past membership on the Plainville Fire Department, the Plainville Jaycees, member and Past President of the Plainville Rotary Club, for which he was honored as a Paul Harris Fellow, and devoted member of Our Lady of Mercy for close to 70 years where he was also on the church council. Devoted to his town through politics, Don served in various capacities on the Democratic Town Committee, was elected as a State Representative from 1975-1976, served on the Town Council as both Chairman and Vice Chairman, First Chairman on the Middle School Building Committee, member and Chairman for Parks and Recreation, and finished as a member of Economic Development. He enjoyed being surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, who were the light of his life, and playing golf with his sons and dear friends. Don was a pillar in his community, a loving husband, father and grandfather, a true gentleman and friend who will be missed by many, but will remain in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. The family extends their sincerest gratitude to the doctors and staff at St. Francis Hospital, for the excellent care, attention and compassion given to them.
In addition to his loving wife, Joan, he leaves his sons and daughters-in-law, James and Linda, David and Nancy, and John and Claudia; his grandchildren who were is pride and joy, Joseph, William Donald, Ashley, Tyler, Ryan, Morgan, Kevin, and Andrew; his brothers, Roger and his wife, Isabel and Leo and his wife, Sonja; his sisters-in-law, Rita St. Pierre, Janet St. Pierre, and Janet Pettis and her husband, Bill; his brother-in-law, Jeff Czerbinski and his wife, Loretta; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his younger brother and best friend, Luc.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 9 a.m. from Bailey Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Committal services will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Family and friends may gather on Wednesday, from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, Don may be remembered with contributions to the Petit Family Foundation, PO Box 310, Plainville, CT 06062. For directions and online condolences, please visit
www.bailey-funeralhome.com
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