Donald “Don” Guilmette, 89, of Winter Haven, FL passed away peacefully on April 20th, 2025, when God called him to be by his side. Don was born on May 11th, 1935, in Rochester, VT to parents Laurence and Priscilla Guilmette. He grew up in Rochester, VT and married the love of his life, Mary Jane Lizotte whom he was married to for 69 years. He spent the last 29 years residing in Winter Haven where he was an active member of St. Matthew’s Church.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Jane; his father, Laurence; mother, Priscilla; brother, Dean and his Grandson Bryan. He is survived by his sister, Jane Moretin; children, Jeffrey (Lisa), Shari, Steve (De), Michael (Cindy) and Dennis (Lynn); his grandchildren, Matthew (Ashley), Adam (Brittney), Cory (Callan), Nikki (Shannon), Nick (Brittany), Abbie, Jessie, Dylan, Eryn, Sara, Keli (Brad), Kevin and Ashley (Joey); his great grandchildren, Brynnley, Hayden, Alana, Cecilia, Holden, Nash, Caden, Gavin, Slade, Sage, Kieran, Avery, Wyatt, Logan and Theodore “Theo”. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. He was a kind and gentle soul that will be missed by everyone that knew him. He is at peace with our savior.

A mass celebrating his life will take place August 22nd at 9:00am at St. Matthew Catholic Church 1991 Overlook Drive Winter Haven FL 33884. Interment at St. Matthew’s Columbarium to follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Matthew Church.