Donald R. Griffin Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald R. Griffin Sr. of Willington, Connecticut, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 16, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid Donald farewell, let us not mourn the absence of his physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of his spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Donald is not truly gone, but merely transformed, his energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edward Kautz and Mary Griffin (Croteau); his son Paul Griffin; his stepfather Maurice Griffin; and his brothers, Paul and Richard Griffin.
He is survived by: his wife Lynette Griffin (Mills); his children, Donald R. Griffin, Jr. (Alejandro Pagan), Maureen Griffin (Michele) and Darryl Griffin (Kristy); and his brother Stephen Kautz (Pam). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692, or to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
