Donald Phillip Santor

Donald P. Santor, 51, of Hadley, passed away unexpectedly from Natural Causes on September 29, 2022, at the Knights Inn Hotel in Hadley, MA (which he called his home). He was born December 26, 1970, in Keene NH. The son of Donald E. Santor. Donald attended Winchester Elementary School and Thayer High School and dropped out in 10th grade. In school, he played sports. Following that he met his children's mother Dawn Smith in 1988 and they had 4 beautiful daughters together starting in 1990. He worked at O’Neills Paper Mill in Ashuelot, NH for many years and loved that job. They also lived in different places in Keene, NH, Winchester, NH, and Hinsdale, NH. They were together for 17 years and celebrated a lot of life and memories together until they split in 2005 but they remained really good friends. Donald had quite a few friends, he was well-known and loved by many. He enjoyed watching and playing football and basketball, hiking, fishing, ice fishing, and camping anywhere, especially in the White Mountains in NH. He loved Nature and Music, and some of his favorite music was Metallica. His favorite color was green. Some people may also know him as Donnie, Don, Dad, and Grandpa. He was survived by many. His Father Donald E. Santor of Winchester, NH, his sister Toni Bowne of Keene, NH, his daughter's mother and lifelong friend Dawn Smith, daughters Elizabeth Santor and her spouse Pat Russell, Samantha Santor and her spouse Matt Delisle, Heather Santor, and Tessa Santor and her spouse Connor Perreault. He also had 2 beautiful grandchildren that were his life and whom he talked about more than anything and they are Ashtyn Santor and Lilly Russell. As well as many family and friends he has met over the years. If you knew Donald you would know he was a very loving, kind, and caring person and he has made a significant impact on many people's lives. This world was forever changed that Thursday morning when we got the phone call. He would give the shirt off his back and his only meal for the day if it meant someone next to him needed it. Now it is our turn to all live on the memories and share what he would want us to share about him. Lastly, the family would like to thank everyone that was involved in Donnie’s life over the last 10 years and that has made a significant impact on him and helped him survive through everything and you all know who you are! Right now there are no arrangements for Service or anything like that, we as his daughters have a lot to think about and hopefully, in the future, we will be able to plan something and we will reach out to the ones that need to know.

Donald Phillip Santor

December 26, 1970 - September 29, 2022