Athol: Donald A. Cameron, 81, of Gage Rd, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, January 23rd.

He leaves his wife and best friend of 55 years, Jean K. (Rowe) Cameron; his three daughters, Heather Harbour and her husband Todd of Rindge, NH, Kelly Fisher and her husband Robert of Charlton and Christine Aaron of NC; a brother, James Cameron and his wife Becky of Oakham; his sister, Joyce Taft of Templeton; his 10 beloved grandchildren, Chelsey, Zachary, Alexander, Colby, Jaydon, Kinley, Teagan, Katie, Alexis and Kyle; his 11 great grandchildren, Hadley, Nolan, Evan, Austin, Ryan, Kaydence, Kassidy, Tristan, Gavin, Hayden and Colt.  Don was predeceased by two brothers, John Cameron and Ronnie Cameron.

He was born in Athol and was the son of James and Irene (Haskins) Cameron.  Don attended Trade School and went on to enlist in the US Army serving honorably during the Vietnam War.

He worked as a machinist for many years at UTD in Athol, John Bath in Worcester, Greenfield Tap and Die as well as the Rodney Hunt Company in Orange where he retired many years ago.

Don was an outdoorsman who enjoyed many long walks through the Quabbin, Bears Den and anywhere else he should happen to end up.  He loved his family home and took pride in making sure his yard always looked perfect.  Don also enjoyed playing golf with family and friends, fishing, playing cards and cheering on his grandchildren and great grandchildren at all their many games.  He was well traveled and loved the many road trips and cruises with his wife Jean and many family members.   Don had a great personality and was a friend to all.  His skill as a handyman helped so many people over the years even well into his retirement.  He was a longtime proud member of the Elks Lodge, VFW, American Legion, North Quabbin Anglers and Wheelerville Club.  Don's proudest accomplishment was his family.  He loved every second he spent with them and would always brag about them as he watched them change and grow.

Funeral services and burial for Don will be Private.  There are no calling hours.

Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.