DONALD NELSON LATTRELL SR.

BRISTOL — Donald Nelson Lattrell Sr., 85, passed away March 5, 2026, with family by his side. Born on Sept. 7, 1940, in Bristol, Vt., he was the son of the late Archie and Alberta (Dushaney) Lattrell.

He graduated from Bristol High School and attended UVM for two years. He met the love of his life, Lorayne Starling and married her July 28, 1962. They were happily married for nearly 60 years. They started their family soon after marrying and had three children, Donald Jr., Jeffrey, and Kristen; and eight grandchildren, Elizabeth, Chelsey, Donald III, Jeremy, Nathan, Kyle, Brandon and Jesse.

He worked for many years at Grand Union in Bristol, Two Brother’s, and Burlington Food Service. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend to all. He owned the Green Camp in Goshen for many decades, where friends and family gathered and he adopted the nickname of Chef, always cooking for others. He loved the great outdoors — fishing and hunting, especially in Goshen and on trips to Illinois with his son Jeff.

He took great pride in tending to his gardens and showing off his prized tomatoes to anyone who stopped by.  He enjoyed watching the Boston Red Socks, New England Patriots, NASCAR, and was a Jeopardy buff.

His family lovingly remembers him as their rock, with the kindest, most giving heart. He was special to many and will forever be missed by all he leaves behind. His family finds some peace in knowing he is reunited with the love of his life, Lori.

He is predeceased by his parents, Archie and Alberta; his beloved wife, Lori; sisters Delna and Alice; and son-in-law Matt.

He is survived by his children, Donald Jr., Jeffrey (Pam), and Kristen White; his eight grandchildren and their partners; five great-grandchildren; siblings Rita (Larry) Davis, Bette (Larry) Abare, and Dan (Brenda) Lattrell, and many family members and friends.

His calling hours will be held Sunday, March 15, at Brown McClay Funeral home in Bristol, with family visit from 1-1:30 p.m. and public hours from 1:30-4 p.m. ◊