Southbridge: Donald C. Cournoyer, 85, peacefully passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Sept. 12th, in UMass Memorial Health – Harrington, Southbridge.

He leaves his beloved wife of 63 years, Barbara A. (Hamel) Cournoyer; his son, Atty. Donald C. Cournoyer, Jr. of North Brookfield; his daughter, Melissa D. Hilli and her husband Theodore of Southbridge; and his four grandchildren, Nathan Hilli and his fiancé, Sarah Francis, of Worcester, Elizabeth Hilli of Southbridge, Alexis Cournoyer of Salem and Gabrielle Cournoyer of North Brookfield.  He was predeceased by his brother, Leo Cournoyer.  Donald was born in Southbridge, the son of the late Leo and Armande (Ethier) Cournoyer.  Donald received his bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst and went on to receive his law degree from Boston College Law School.

Donald was a longtime Attorney of Law practicing with his law firm, Cournoyer and Cournoyer for over 40 years, retiring 20 years ago.  Prior to his law firm he worked for the Worcester County District Attorney's Office.  Donald served many years on the Board of Directors of the Southbridge Credit Union.  Donald was an avid pickleball player and always enjoyed meeting new and old friends on the court. He cherished the many memories made traveling with his wife, Barbara. He loved spending time with his family whenever he could.  He was warm-hearted and always brought a smile to everyone who met him.

Donald's funeral and burial in New Notre Dame Cemetery, Southbridge, will be private.  There are no calling hours.

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