Donald E. Randall

Fairlee, VT- Donald E. Randall died peacefully on August 3, 2016.Don began his life in Lowell, MA, the son of Everett and RuthRandall. He enjoyed a successful career in thebusiness which took him from Chicago, IL to Kent Ohio and lastly, to Dartmouth College where he was Director of the Food Service for many years. He particularly enjoyed running the DOC House Restaurant in the summer months.Cooking was Don's passion. He was always ready to prepare a meal for family and friends. His prime rib, oyster stew and lobster bisque were better than any you could get in a restaurant.Don'shobbies included fishing, boating, gardening and restoring antique cars. He spent many hours restoring the farmhouse on River Road in Lyme, where he and Norma raised their 3 boys: Stephen, Matthew and Daniel.Don enjoyed traveling, including a trip to Australia with his wife, Norma and later trips to England and Germany. He also enjoyed spending time and traveling with his cousin Gerry and his wife, Ruthie.Don had a good sense of humor; his subtle, but dry wit often caught you off guard, but made you laugh.He also enjoyed a good practical joke, once placing an ad stating that firewood would be delivered, cut and split, for a ridiculous price...and he included a friend's phone number.Most recently, Don was honored with his 50 year Masonic Veteran's Medal at the Mount Cube Masonic Lodge in Orford, NH. In his retirement, he was active with the Masons, becoming Master of the Mt. Cube Lodge and he served as Sword Bearer for his long time friend Woody, during his tenure as Master of the New Hampshire Grand Lodge.Don was a key organizer of the annual Masonic Antique Car Show, proudly presenting his 1940 Pontiac Business Coupe.Don was predeceased by his wife Norma and his sisters Beverly and Norma. He is survived by his son Stephen Randall, his wife Sue and their children Timothy and Thomas; his son Matthew and his children, Leah and Jake; and his son Daniel and his wife, Lynne.Burial services will be private. Any remembrance in honor of Don may be made to the Mount Cube Masonic Lodge in Orford NH.The Hale Funeral Homes and Cremation care of Bradford, VT is in charge of arrangements.To view an online guestbook go to www.halefuneralhomes.com .

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