Donald J. Gregory

Donald J. Gregory, 94, of Mattapoisett passed away Sunday June 28, 2026 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of the late Beatrice M. (Antoune) Gregory; they had been married for 67 years.

Born in Mattapoisett, the son of the late Manuel J. and Mary H. (Morgado) Gregory, he lived in Mattapoisett for most of his life.

Donald was formerly employed as a firefighter at Otis Air Force Base until his retirement.

During the Korean War, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a former member of the Knights of Columbus, Damien Council, the American Legion Post 166 in Fairhaven, and the Antique Truck Club of America. He and his late wife had been active in Worldwide Marriage Encounter. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking.

He is survived by his sisters, Joann Rocha and Rose Marie Gonsalves; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was the brother of the late Patricia Gregory and Nancy Gregory.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday July 9th at 10 AM at St. Anthony's Church, Mattapoisett. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Anthony's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wedneday July 8th from 4-6 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd., Route 6, Mattapoisett.