Donald P. Tacy

Donald P. Tacy CHARLESTOWN — Donald Paul Tacy died June 30, 2021. He was the son of Harold and Margaret (Freniere) Tacy, born Dec. 11, 1943, in Northampton, Massachusetts. He spent his childhood in that area until, in the early-’60s, he joined the Marines. Don then returned to Massachusetts where he married the late Janet Foster and had two children. In the early-’70s, Don spent time hitchhiking across the country, and eventually settled in Claremont, New Hampshire, where, in 1980, he met the love of his life, Judy Ouellette, and young daughter, Jenni. They were married Aug. 13, 1983. Known as Uncle Don to most everyone, he worked as a lathe operator at Joy and J&L and turned to carpentry as a profession when the machine shops closed. In 1987, the family bought a 1778 colonial farmhouse on the banks of the Connecticut River in Charlestown, New Hampshire. Don spent many years restoring their home and enjoying the great fishing and wildlife in his “backyard.” Don was predeceased by his parents and two sisters, Elaine Betsold and Jeanne Narushof. He leaves behind his wife, Judy, Jen (Dominic) Saladyga and the other love of his life, granddaughter, Morghan. He is also survived by a son, Michale, and his children, Brandon and Caleb; a daughter, Michele Martin, and her children, Crystal, Janeen and Daniel; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews (special thanks to Lydia and Brian). Donations in Don’s memory can be made to the Connecticut River Conservancy, 15 Bank Row, Greenfield, MA 01301; or BAYADA Hospice at their website: https://donatenow.networkforgood.org. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at his home in Charlestown on Aug. 13, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. All are welcome to come and share their stories. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.