Donald G. Morin, 73, of Richmond, Vt., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on September 5, 2025, following a six-year battle with frontal temporal dementia and progressive supranuclear palsy.
Don utilized medical assistance in dying and died with dignity. He was the second oldest of 12 children and raised on a farm in Holland, Vt., where he learned the value of hard work and perseverance and the importance of family.
He graduated with high honors with an AS degree from Vermont Technical College in 1973 and graduated cum laude from the University of Vermont with a BS degree in civil engineering in 1977. He remained involved with his fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta, for many years.
Don worked as a project manager for Pizzagalli and Engelberth Construction companies before going into business on his own, starting DG Morin Construction Company. Outside of work and family life, Don enjoyed a variety of passions and interests. He was a storyteller, a connector and a builder. He enjoyed card playing, gardening, working with stone, family gatherings, deer camp, hiking, traveling and biking. He cared deeply about the environment, sustainable practices and community service work. He was a motivated competitor and curious explorer of the world around him.
Don is survived by his wife, Bonnie Morin of Richmond. They recently celebrated their 46th wedding anniversary on August 25. He is also survived by his children, Danielle Morin of Richmond; Justin Morin, husband Matthew Silvia and grandson Baker of Ashland, Mass.; and Emily Morin and partner Dave Williams of Richmond, Vt.
A Celebration of Don’s Life gathering will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, 4 to 7 p.m. at the Morin family home at 142 Mountain View Rd. All are welcome. There will be refreshments and sharing of Don’s stories.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025, 11 a.m., at Westlook Cemetery II in Glover, Vt., at the corner of Routes 16 and 122.
Following the service, a reception will be held at Le Belvedere at the Emory Hebard Building at 100 Main St. in Newport, Vt.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Don’s memory may be sent to Age Well Vermont and the University of Vermont Hospice and Palliative Care Program.
This article appears in Sep 17-23 2025.