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Donald J. Unwin

03/08/1945 - 05/05/2016

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Obituary For Donald J. Unwin

Donald J. Unwin, 71 of Halifax died at the home that he and his late wife Jean R. (Gallagher) Unwin built together in 1974. He was born in Weymouth son of the late Donald M. and Barbara M. (Heffernan) Unwin and was raised and educated in Rockland. He was a graduate of Rockland High School.

Don had been employed at Halliday Lithograph Company in Hanover and retired as a supervisor after 30 years of service. He was an American History buff and he enjoyed gardening and maintaining his custom home.

He is survived by his children, Donna J. Faulkner and her husband Gregory of Rocky Hill, CT., Kathleen M. Avtges and her husband Nicholas of Bridgewater, Michael S. Unwin of Middleboro and Brian T. Unwin and his wife Caitlyn of Wayland. He was the brother of Robert E. Unwin of Rockland. Also surviving are 8 grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate his life on Monday, May 9, 2016 at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland, from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 9:00 AM at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Halifax. Donations may be made in his name to Cranberry Hospice 36 Cordage Park Ste.326 Plymouth, MA.

Services

9 May

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
10 May

Mass of Christian Burial

09:00 AM

Holy Family Church 403 Union St. Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 05/25/2021

    Diane O'Brien

    So sad to see this, and late. We lost another Halliday work mate last week. Saw Don a few times at Stop and Shop and he seemed healthy and happy. So very sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy and will be missed.

  • 05/25/2021

    Phil Keeley

    I was sad to here of Don's passing he was a good man,I worked for Don back in the good ol'e Halliday days.My condolences go out to his
    Wife and family and will always be greatful to him for giving me the job at Halliday.

  • 05/25/2021

    Gail Adams McNamara

    I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing; I grew up in Rockland and was dating his brother Bobby for years. I loved the family and am very saddened by this. I wish I could talk to Bobby now to see how he is doing...

  • 05/25/2021

    Marilyn (Noland) Perry

    Prayers for the family. We all grew up together in Rockland

  • 05/25/2021

    Lauren (Ferguson) Frame

    We were at our 50th class reunion in Scituate not too long ago. He was very kind and had a great sense of humor. He and Dean Tilden kept us laughing the whole time we were there. My condolences to the family.

  • 05/25/2021

    Beverly Shea

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