Former Rockingham Park Worker, Army Veteran Dies at 86

From Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home

Donald F. “Ducky” Sullivan, age 86, of Salem, NH, died Friday at the Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA.

He was born in Wilmington, MA, grew up and was educated in Chelsea, MA. He was a resident of Salem for the past 28 years, formerly of Everett, MA.

Ducky was an assembler for Keene Lighting in Wilmington, MA. He also worked part time at Rockingham Park Race Track in Salem. He was a US Army veteran, serving in World War II. Ducky loved horse racing at Rockingham Park and enjoyed hanging out at Dunkin Donuts with his friends.

He is survived by his wife: Concetta (Sorrentino) “Tina” Sullivan of Salem, NH

Daughter: Patty and her husband Lou Lombard of Methuen, MA

Brothers: Owen and his wife Mary Sullivan of Hampstead, NH

Richard Sullivan of Peabody, MA

Sister: Geraldine Familetti of Wilmington, MA

Grandchildren: Chris and Jon Lombard

Great Grandchildren: Ayden and Abby

Several Nieces and Nephews

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 30th at 10:30 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Church, Salem, NH. Cremation will follow.

Calling hours will be Monday, April 29th from 5-8 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VA Hospital, 718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104.