Donald F. Dwyer, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Fairview Nursing Home in Hudson. Born on January 24, 1940, in Nashua, New Hampshire, Donald was the son of Augustus and Thelma (Smith) Dwyer. He attended St. Patrick School in Nashua, where he spent his early years.

Donald enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He loved riding his bicycle throughout Nashua and was an avid collector of records, cassette tapes, and CDs. His passion for music brought him many years of enjoyment. Donald worked as a landscaper for Pitary's, where he took pride in his work and the time he spent outdoors.

Donald is survived by his son Donald L. Dwyer of Lowell; his siblings David R. Dwyer and his wife Louise of Nashua, Judy Hoffman of FL, Kathy Brown of Woodville, NH, and Susan Blais of AZ; his grandchildren Jacob, Christian, Devan, Leo, Angeline, Natasha, and McKenzie; his great grandchildren Joseph and Gabriel; his niece Laurie who visited and helped Donald frequently; as well as his former wife Diane.

He was predeceased by his brothers Kenneth Dwyer, Charles Dwyer, and Gus Dwyer; and his sisters Elizabeth Sarantakis, Linda Everette, and Virginia "Ginny" Guilmette.

All services will be held privately