Donald Peter Twomey

Hampton- Donald Peter Twomey passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, Hampton, NH, with his family at his side. He was born December 26, 1931, Manchester, NH. He was an only-child to parents; John Peter Twomey and Mary Frances (Coyne) Twomey. On October 20, 1956, Donald married Lucille A. Demers (predeceased) of Manchester, NH. They were loving partners for more than 50 years recognizing both Irish and French-Canadian heritage. He leaves his children; Donna M. (Twomey) McClintick, husband, Michael B. McClintick, Rose M. (Twomey) Schwab, husband, David D. Schwab, John P. Twomey, Joy (Twomey) Roper. Grandchildren; Marie K. Schwab, Sara M. Schwab, Josh Twomey, Joel Twomey and Brandy (Drew) Burke, granddaughter of friend Donna Noftle. Donald attended St. Patrick’s Grammer School, Manchester, NH, Class of 1947. He graduated High School from the St Joseph’s Boys School, Manchester, NH, Class of 1951. In 1953 he graduated from NH Technical School, receiving his degree in engineering as a draftsman. He served his country as a member of the NH National Guard 172 Headquarters, Field Artillery, from 1949-1957. Donald was proud of his 42-year career as a draftsman and designer for General Electric Aircraft Turbine Division, Lynn, MA. In 1986 he was recognized as the General Electric Draftsman of the Year. He received many awards for his aircraft engine designs and many of his designs are still in use in military and commercial aircraft. Donald enjoyed fishing, boating, camping, hunting, travel and photography. He attained a great knowledge of Civil War history. He also loved trips to Amish country with his wife Lucille as well as vacations on Lake Pawtuckaway with his daughter Rose, cruises and travel with his daughter Donna, fishing and hunting with his son John. Donald loved his grandchildren and was very involved in their activities. Always the storyteller, he gave them an appreciation of life “back then”. Donald’s values were influenced from, growing up in the Great Depression, life during WWII and working in the industrial cultures of Manchester and General Electric. He always said he had no regrets in life because he had the love of his wife Lucille and his family. Visitation will be held from 10am to 10:45am on Friday, October 11, 2024 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home- Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11 AM immediately following visitation in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Burial will be in the High Street Cemetery, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent De Paul Society of Hampton, NH by clicking here or by mail at 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842.

Donald Peter Twomey

December 26, 1931 - October 4, 2024