WOOLWICH — Donald Merrill Page, 73, passed away on June 23, 2015, with family by his side.

Donald was born on Aug. 19, 1941, in South Portland, ME, to Don and Leah Page, formerly of Bath. He graduated from Morse High School in 1959 and attended the University of Miami until he joined the Army in 1966. During the Vietnam War, he saw combat as a Special Ops Captain in the Green Berets. Don was a proud military veteran who truly loved his country. Upon his completion of service, he returned to the University of Miami where he completed his MBA degree. He was employed many years with BIW.

Donald is survived by his wife of 23 years, Ruth (Hunter) Page.

He is also survived by his brother Greg and wife Ann, his brother Rick and wife Susan and their children, his three stepdaughters, Becky Young, Ginny Leonard and her partner Rae Hebert, Amy Leonard and her husband Channing Jones, his stepson James Leonard and his wife Dawn, nine grandchildren: Lilly, Nikki, Hunter, Connor, Jack, Kate, Anna, Evan and Porter, and his faithful canine companion, Brody.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to their dear friend, Fran Tiene, for his kindness and care through Donald’s illness.

A reception to honor his life will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on July 18 at the family’s home, 719 River Road in Woolwich.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad St., Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620, or Embrace a Vet (embraceavet.org).

Arrangements are by Daigle Funeral Home, 819 High St., Bath. Condolences may be made online at www.Daiglefuneralhome.com.