With heart felt sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Donald E. Daggett, 90, of Haverhill, MA, a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, and a friend to many on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at D'Youville Center for Advance Therapy in Lowell, MA. He is survived by his beloved wife Jeannette M. (Lambert) Daggett, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage.

He was born in Framingham, MA on May 26, 1933 and was the son of the late Alfred C. and Ethel M. (Gaskin) Daggett.  Donald moved to Haverhill as a young child with his parents and older brother Leroy "Lee" Daggett.

Donald graduated from Haverhill Trade School as a tool and die maker, class of 1951. During his high school career, he was very active in school clubs and sports. He played football for one year, basketball for three years and baseball for three years as a short stop and co-captain. He also belonged to the yearbook committee, sports rules and interpretations and the rod and gun club. After high school, he was an employee at Western Electric practicing his trade until he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1953 until 1956. Donald proudly served his country in Korea as a ground radio equipment repairman for one year. Upon his discharge from the service, he returned to Western Electric as an employee in his trade and later was promoted to supervisor/instructor of the tool and die shop. Prior to his retirement of 37 years, he was promoted to supervisor of plant maintenance. During his employment, he donated blood to the American Red Cross. After his employment, he continued to be a long-time member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.

He was a true outdoorsman.  He enjoyed spending time fishing and hunting with his sons and other family members. Otherwise, you would find him meticulously manicuring his lawn, hedges, bushes, and flower gardens. Donald was an avid sports fan. Playing baseball in his younger years and later coaching his sons' little league team, the Haverhill Twins. He also enjoyed golfing, bowling, and watching all of his New England sports teams on television.

Besides his wife Jeannette, he is survived by his children Donald M. Daggett of Haverhill, Lynne Smith and her husband Brian of Freemont, NH., Jean Grand and her husband Stephen of Lowell, MA., his 5 grandchildren, Gavin Daggett, Kara West, Erika Richardson, Amanda Grand and Marie Grand and 6 great grandchildren, Cameron, Mia, Ava, Madeline, Jones and Carson.  He also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his son Carey Daggett, his daughter-in-law Leslie (Liston) Daggett, and his brother Leroy Daggett

The family would like to acknowledge the loving and compassionate care Donald received from his Hospice Team and staff at D'Youville Center for Advance Therapy.

Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 9-11am on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. His funeral service will follow at the funeral home at 11:15am. Interment in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill, MA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Tufts Medicine Care at Home (Hospice Division) in Lawrence at: www.homehealthfoundation.org.