Woodstock – Donald L. Genest, Jr., 64, of Brickyard Rd, died Saturday , November 8, 2014, in Westview Rehabilitation Center. He is the loving husband of Susan (Joyal) Genest. Born in Putnam, he is the cherished son of Edward Bourdia, Sr. of Thompson and the late Pauline (Burdick) Bourdia.
Mr. Genest was a honorably discharged veteran of the Vietnam War serving with the United States Army, where he received the Purple Heart, Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Bronze Star Medal.
Donald was united in marriage to Susan Joyal on July 24, 1976, at Sacred Heart Church in West Thompson.
Mr. Genest worked for several years as a truck driver for Jolley Concrete and was also a Constable for the Town of Woodstock.
He was an avid Boston Red Sox, New England Patriots, and NASCAR fan.
Donald is survived by his wife; a son Ryan Genest of Woodstock; a daughter Amy Genest of Woodstock; three brothers Leonard “Lenny” Genest of Putnam, James “Jimmy” Genest of Putnam and Edward Bourdia, Jr. of Thompson; five sisters Donna Drake of Etowah, NC and Theresa Chira of Hubert, NC, Mary Preston and Cora Grider, and Lorinda Radzik all of Thompson; and a granddaughter Alyssa Egan of Woodstock.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Donald’s family from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November, 11, 2014, in the Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St., Putnam. Burial services will be private. Memorial donations in Donald’s memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or through their website at www.dav.org. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Theresa Guertin
To Sue and family,
My heart and prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time. God give him peace, and all of you comfort and healing. Love you all
Dolores Manis
don will be missed he was family as well as a friend, we had a great time playing cards, he made me laugh,he was a great guy RIP Don Love You
Dolores Manis
Sue, Ryan,Amy and Alyssa so sorry, my heart and thoughts are with you all, love you
Nancy Simonds
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. I will always be grateful for Don’s relationship with Michael.
Judith Gee Lyon
My family and I are so sorry for the loss of your husband and father, I was very privileged, to have known Donald and Sue. You both are very loving wonderful people, Donald will forever be in my prayers,
Angela Clark
Aunty Sue, Ryan and Amy. I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May many great memories comfort you at this time of sorrow.
Paula Kaseta
My deepest sympathy go out to you Sue, Amy, and Ryan .There are never the right words to say when a loved
one passes away. Donald was a great man and will be missed by many .I am glad that I had the chance to see and
speak with him a few months ago. Prayers go out to you and all the family that will help you at this time.
Heidi
Sue,
I am terribly sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God grant you peace and heeling in your time of sorrow.
All my best,
Heidi Pollone
Janet Szpyrka
I am so sorry for your loss may you all find the peace in god heaven to get you though this.He was a gentle giant.
Alisha
Genest Family,
We are so sorry for your loss.. May you find comfort in knowing that he is not suffering any longer… He is now your Angel, always with you.
With Love,
The Morrison’s
Patricia Cheever
To Terry and family sorry for your loss. May all your fond memories of times always be with you!
Judie and Craig Johnson
Sue, Ryan,and Amy, May Gods great mercy, Bring you each peace, hope, and, strength, for the loss of your Husband and Father who you loved so dearly. Those we love don’t go away they walk beside us everyday. Each Breeze, Butterfly, Snowflake, Bird, will be a remembrance of your Dad. Sue Keep an eye out for that Owl.. you never know..I Love you All as I loved Donald.. May he Rest in Peace
Pat lajeunesse
Can’t believe that he gone.old friend . Patty Mailloux
Guy LaPointe
Dear Sue, Any, and Ryan. Our families thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Donald was a great guy and left a smile with everyone who had the pleasure to meet him. I am sure you are saddened by his loss, but very proud of the man he was. He will be in our prayers. Guy, Monika, and Bianca LaPointe
Guy LaPointe
Dear Sue, Amy, and Ryan. Our families thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Donald was a great guy and left a smile with everyone who had the pleasure to meet him. I am sure you are saddened by his loss, but very proud of the man he was. He will be in our prayers. Guy, Monika, and Bianca LaPointe
Tara Savoie
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to all of you
Ginny Menzigian
Dearest Sue & family,
My heart goes out to you at this very sad time. Donald was the best neighbor I’ve ever had. He did so many little jobs & big jobs around my house. He was always willing & never once said no to my many requests of him. He was the Man in the neighborhood. He was also a friend & a good listener. I am profoundly sad about his passing. I do know he suffered much pain. My prayers are with him & u also. I feel fortunate that I lived in the neighborhood for 14 years. I always felt safe knowing Donald & his family lived next door. He was the best!
With much affection,
Ginny Menzigian/855
Camilla Salo
I was so sorry to read about your loss, Sue. My sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Deb Prunier
So sorry for your loss Sue, Amy and family. You are all in my daily prayers and thoughts .
Connie Bellanceau
Donald was a loyal friend and supporter of youth sports and helped out in every way possible. I am sorry to hear tat Donald has passed on and my thoughts and prayers go out to the family in their time of sorrow.
Jill Burdick Arnold
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love from your cousin Jill.
Paulette Sheldon
I am so very sorry for your loss Donald will be sadly missed.
Kim Preston
Thoughts and prayers for the family. Sorry for your loss
Kathy (Ladyka) Brodeur
So sorry for your loss Sue. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Your cousin
Kathy
Mary Langer
It I a with great sadness that I read of your loss. Early in my teaching career, I had Donald as a student. I recall him as a fine young man with strong beliefs and values. From what I read, he continued to posess these qualities throughout his life. What a tribute to all his family and friends!
My sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with all of you. May God hold you all in the plam of His hand.
Mary Langer
Linda Leveille
Sue and Amy I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you both during this sad time.
Pam and Mike Jones
Thoughts and Prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss.
S.Rubio
I would like to express my condolences at this time to your family. The Bible is a great source of encouragement at times like this. A comforting thought is at Revelation 21:3,4, where it states “…And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry be anymore the former things have past away”. This scripture gives us hope for the future! You can also find comfort in Acts 24:15 – Death does not end it all. May Jehovah bring you comfort and peace during this difficult time.