DONALD MICHAEL CASTONGUAY

BRANDON — Donald Michael Castonguay, age 65, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, at his home in Brandon.

Donny was born in Middlebury on Dec. 8, 1957. He was the son of Edgar and Rena (Charlebois) Castonguay. He grew up on the family farm in Whiting. He graduated from Otter Valley Union High School, class of 1975. He began his working career at Carris Reels in Rutland. He later formed his own house painting business. Donny loved hunting, travelling, and playing cards. He loved the great outdoors.

He is survived by his son, Ryan D. Castonguay of Brandon; two stepsons, Andrew Buckley of Brandon and Jonathan Whittemore of Leicester; and one sister, Lynn Delancey and her husband, Rusty of Port Orange, Fla. He was predeceased by his parents and his loving wife, Mary Ruth Alberico, who died October 3, 2015.

A graveside committal service and burial will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 10 a.m., at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Brandon. Rev. Maurice Moreau, pastor of Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church, in Brandon will officiate.

Following the ceremony, the family will receive friends in a celebration of his life at The Lilac Inn, for a time of remembrance.

Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers may be made, in his memory, to the Brandon American Legion Post 55, P.O. Box, Brandon, Vt., 05733.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon.◊