PUTNAM – Donald E. Cournoyer, 83, died on Sunday, January 25th, 2026.

Born on September 16th, 1942, he was the eleventh of twelve children of Aime & Beatrice (Maynard) Cournoyer. He was brought up on the Cournoyer family farm on Fiske Hill in Sturbridge. He attended Notre Dame School and went on to start working at the Publick House at an early age.

Donald was an excellent cook and baker, always enjoying preparing food for the family and the large functions (especially during the holidays). He also had a green thumb for plants and flowers. Donald had a unique love for ducks, shown in his huge collection of duck memorabilia, which including some live ones that lived in the backyard of some of his houses.

He leaves his four children; Jean Janezyk and her husband Mark of Putnam, CT; Andrea McBride and her husband Jason of Tory, Missouri; Melissa Goyette of Southbridge, MA; and Roger Cournoyer of Putnam, CT. His legacy remains in his seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Donald is also survived by his two brothers, George Cournoyer of Florida, Aime Cournoyer of West Brookfield, MA, and his sister, Margaret Biron of Florida. He also leaves many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Donald was predeceased by his brothers, Roger, Robert, David, Raymond, Michael, Richard, Albert, and Ronald.

The funeral services for Donald will be private and are entrusted to the Belanger Bullard Funeral Home, at 51 Marcy Street in Southbridge.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

For an online guestbook and tribute video, please visit www.BelangerFuneralHome.com