Donald M. Lawson

December 11, 1932 – January 25, 2026

LEXINGTON:  Donald M. Lawson, a longtime resident of Lexington passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the age of 93. For 72 years he was the beloved and devoted husband of Margaret H. (Lamoureux) Lawson.

Donald was the loving father of Richard E. Lawson and wife Noreen, of Lynnfield, MA; James D. Lawson and wife Regina, of Norwell, MA; Charles R. Lawson and wife Georgia, of Lexington, MA; Karin M. Pavio and husband Raymond of Lexington, MA; Peter J. Lawson and wife Judy of South Windsor, CT and father-in-law of Wendy Rose of Newton, MA. He was also the adoring grandfather of 14 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 15 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his grandson Andrew J. Lawson of Norwell, MA.  Born on

December 11, 1932 in Arlington, Donald was the son of the late Edwin and Lillian (Hansen) Lawson. He grew up in Boston with his two brothers, Robert C. Lawson of Nashua, NH and the late Richard E. Lawson of Westford, MA. Following high school, he enlisted in the US Coast Guard and served for 4 years. For the last two years of his service, he earned the distinction of being the last lighthouse keeper of the North Lighthouse located on Block Island, RI. Donald worked for over 40 years at Raytheon and Textron as a Mechanical Engineer.

Donald was a member of the Savin Hill Yacht Club for over 40 years. He found much enjoyment in boating, fishing and taking boat trips around New England with his family. He met his wife, Peg, at Nickerson State Park in Brewster when they were very young. After they married and their family grew, Don and Peg would return to Nickerson with their children and grandchildren. Don loved his time with his family. He was a quiet man of few words but his smile and frequent chuckles when surrounded by his family said it all.

A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday January 31 at St. Brigid Church, 1981 Mass. Ave. Lexington at 11am. Visitation immediately prior to the Mass at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington from 9am to 10:45am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Andrew James Lawson Foundation, 32 Millwood Circle, Norwell, MA   02061 ( https://andrewjameslawsonfoundation.org )

Private interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington.