Donald J. Gould, 98, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026 at the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. He was born on Nov. 11, 1927 in Whitefield, the son of Alton and Sadie Gould.
Don was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II. Upon his return from the service, he worked for John Dysart as a logger and truck driver. Shortly thereafter he met and married Frances Brann, from Coopers Mills, on Nov. 15, 1952. Together they had three children, Sally, Dennis, and Greta.
Don lived a long and fulfilling life; he was devoted family man. He started his career as a mechanic and worked with many dealerships within the Gardiner and Augusta areas until his retirement. Upon his retirement he could be found working on someone else’s car or his swimming pool.
He was an original member of the Falls Brook Rangers where he spent many spring and summers hunting and fishing. Oh, how he loved his fishing and hunting trips with the friends and family.
One of Don’s greatest adventures was his Honor Flight trip with his son. Arrangements were made for his grandson, USMC-RET Daryl/wife Marie Helene and Kayleen to meet up with him on his tour in Washington, D.C., unbeknownst to him.
He was the recipient of the Boston Post Cane for being the oldest living resident in Whitefield.
Special thank you to Shawnea, Ellen, Jennifer, Dillan, Julie, Jerimah, and The Maine Veterans Home in Augusta.
He was predeceased by his wife, Frances; daughters, Sally and Greta; grandsons, Mark, Don; and a special nephew, Leo. He is survived by son, Dennis and wife, Debbie Gould; grandsons, Daryl and wife, Marie Helene’ Russell, Lane and wife, Jessie Gould, Lucas and wife, Logan Gould; granddaughter, Pam and husband, John Hepburn; and great-grandchildren: Kayleen, Maya, Ellie, Blake, Josie, Brianna, and Kaley.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. at Rest Haven Cemetery, in Windsor. Arrangements and guidance are under the direction of Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Ave., Gardiner, ME 04345. Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared with the family by visiting the Staples Funeral Home website staplesfuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Donald’s memory to Honor Flight Maine at honorflightmaine.org/donations.
