Donat J. Hamel, 86, of Byron Ave, passed Wednesday at the Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of the late Marguerite (Payette-Dusza) Hamel.

Born in Central Falls, a son of the late Ovila and Georgiana ( Caouette) Hamel.

He had been employed as a supervisor by Real and Reel for 49 years before retiring.

He was a WWII Veteran, serving during the Battle of the Bulge receiving a Purple Heart.

He is survived by nieces, nephews, sister in laws and dear friends.

His funeral will be held Saturday at 8:30 am from the Keefe Funeral Home, Five Higginson Ave, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Matthew Church 10 am. Burial with Military Honors will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.

Keefe Funeral Home
Five Higginson Avenue
Lincoln, RI 02865
401-725-4253