Worcester- Donald E. "Don" Matrow, Jr., 76, passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025. He was born on November 4, 1949 in Palmer, MA to the late Donald and Alice (Doyle) Matrow. Don graduated from Palmer High School in 1967 and earned his bachelor's degree from Boston State College in 1981. He worked as an Investigator at the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission in Boston for many years before retiring. Don had a great appreciation for the outdoors. He enjoyed going to the beach, hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends.Besides his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sisters, Donna Matrow in 2011 and Mary Matrow in 2014. He is survived by his brother, Christopher Matrow and his wife Maryann of Palmer. He also leaves his niece, Stephanie Ward and her husband John of Chicopee. "Unkie Don" will be dearly missed.A period of visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 3:00-4:30pm with a celebration of Don's life to begin at 4:30pm at the Beers & Story Palmer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donald's memory can be made to the Audubon Society by visiting www.audubon.org.