Loudon - Donald D. Welch of Iris Lane passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at his home.

He was born in Bristol, CT in 1930 the oldest son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Rosborough) Welch.

Donald grew up in CT during the depression and moved to NH following his time serving in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. After the Navy, He met and married his wife, Rose Elliott in 1956. He was extremely dependable and loyal to his employer Allied Leather where he worked for over 32 years.  He was also loyal to his wife and family, as he hand-built a house for them in Chichester where they raised their three children. During this time, he was always busy gardening, maintaining his property and running a part-time small engine repair shop. He was his children's biggest fan attending as many sports events and activities as possible and always encouraging them to excel academically and professionally.

During retirement Don and Rose traveled extensively in their multiple RV's. They traveled for nearly 20 years visiting every State and some years worked as campground hosts welcoming fellow travelers.  They had great memories of those trips and often consulted other RVers who were seeking travel advice.

Donald is survived by his two sons, Donald D. Welch II of Bow, and Thomas E. Welch of Charlotte NC; his daughter Elizabeth A. Fusco of Plaistow, NH; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and a sister, Ethel McCulloch of Largo, FL.

He was predeceased by his wife Rose E. Welch and four other siblings.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, December 8 ^th at 1 PM at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen.

The Waters Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.