WESTFIELD – Donald R. Champiney, 89, (1929-2019) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was born in Westfield to the late Louis and Christine (LaFreniere) Champiney. Don was the owner of D. Champiney Construction for over 60 years. He enjoyed traveling, going to casinos, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. Don was predeceased by his wife Joanne F. (Bekech) Champiney in 2008, and his son Thomas H. Champiney. He leaves his loving children, Donna L. Clarke and her husband Wes of Southwick, David R. Champiney and his wife Connie of Montgomery and Stephen J. Champiney of Westfield, his nine grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and one great- great grandchild. Don leaves his loving brother David E. Champiney of Russell and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his devoted best friends and caregivers, Ruth and Jack Gallagher of Southwick. A Funeral Home Service will be held on Saturday at 2PM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday from 12-2PM in the funeral home. Donations in Don’s name may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 59 Bobala Rd. #2, Holyoke, MA 01040 or to the Springfield Rescue Mission, 19 Bliss St. P.O. Box 2435, Springfield, MA 01101. www.firtionadams.com
