Donald C. Harris passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025, he was 92. Born on November 7, 1932, he was the son of Arthur L. Harris and Helen (Clark) Harris. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Julia Harris.

Donald is survived by his sons D. Michael Harris and wife Barbara of Upton, Carl Harris and wife Barbara of Wakefield, NH, daughter Debra Peaslee and husband Jonathan of North Sandwich, NH. Six grandchildren: Hannah Hayes, Amanda Peaslee, Nichole Perreault, Jennifer, Michael, and Kevin Harris, four great-grandchildren: Lincoln and Colt Hayes, and Leah and Julia Perreault. He was predeceased by granddaughter Heather Siebert, grandson Carl Harris Jr., and sister Muriel Thompson. He is survived by his sister Marjorie Butcher.

Donald was a graduate of Reading High School and Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass in 1952. He served four years in the Navy making four Mediterranean cruises during the Korean War. He was on the USS Lake Champlain aircraft carrier.

Donald worked for many years as a diesel mechanic at Dario Diesel Truck Center in Worcester, retiring in the early 1990's.  He later drove a courtesy van for McGowen Eye Care Center in Framingham.

Donald was a man who lived his life by his values and principles. He was a devoted family man who was loyal and dedicated, caring for those that he loved with his whole heart. He was a dutiful and loving caretaker to his wife, who he cherished. He loved sharing stories and making inside jokes and always shared memories about his beloved '39 Ford "Dreamboat."

Donald enjoyed riding snowmobiles, spending summers at Popponesset on Cape Cod, going to York Beach, and spending time at the family camp in North Sandwich, NH. Donald enjoyed traveling with his wife Julia and adventured worldwide, including Germany, Austria, Ireland, Bermuda, Hawaii, and many national parks.

A funeral service will be held Wed. May 7th at 11:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. Ashland, MA with urn burial to follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Hopkinton.  One visiting hour will be held Wed. from 10:00-11:00am prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Hopkinton Emergency Fund or the Hopkinton Senior Center .

Hopkinton Emergency Fund, Inc. - P.O. Box 44Hopkinton, MA 01748

The Friends of the Hopkinton Seniors, Inc. c/o The Hopkinton Senior Center
28 Mayhew Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748