Donald C. Wood, affectionately known as “Woody” throughout his life, passed peacefully at Sippican Healthcare on May 22, 2016. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Marjorie, to whom he was married for over 66 years. He was the father of four daughters, Roxanne Roberts, Betsy Jackson, Dianne Wood, and Susan McMahon. Born to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (Rowland) Wood, he was a lifelong resident of Mattapoisett.
He was the brother of the late Kenneth M. Wood, Jr. and Richard E. Wood.
Woody was a devoted member of the Mattapoisett Fire Department, starting out as a call-firefighter at a young age. He remained a firefighter for the town, working his way up to Chief, until he retired in 1993, and also worked as a firefighter for the federal government at Camp Edwards, Fort Devens and Wellfleet A veteran of World War II, he served proudly in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Mattapoisett Congregational Church, a member of the Plymouth County Fire Chiefs Association, the Machaucum Club, the Pythagorean Lodge A.F. & A.M. and a former trustee of the Mattapoisett First Meeting House, now the Historical Museum.
As the proud grandfather of nine, Caitlyn Roberts, Megan Ocampo, Sarah Johnson, John Roberts, Ian Lake, Caleb Wood-Daggett, Nathaniel Jackson, Emily Jackson, and Seamus McMahon, he derived great pleasure watching sporting events or performances of his grandchildren. Many afternoons and evenings were spent watching soccer, hockey, baseball, or basketball games, babysitting or providing transportation whenever and to wherever needed. He was their biggest fan and they his. In addition, he leaves five granddaughters, Maddie, Eden, Emelia, Ellery, and Brinley whom he loved and enjoyed. A true “family man” in every sense.
His Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. Burial will follow in Cushing Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday from 4-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Mattapoisett Firefighters Association. For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.