Donald D. Trinque

Donald D. Trinque, 90, of Burrillville RI passed away peacefully at Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket on December 8, 2025. Born in Chepachet he was the son of the late Louis and Gertrude (Potter) Trinque. He is survived by his wife, Joan H. Trinque (Young) of 72 years.

Donald worked as a Master Electrician at Janton Electrical for many years.  He was a life-long resident of Burrillville.  He was a member of the Wallum Lake Rod & Gun Club. Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also enjoyed snowmobiling at his year-round camp in Maine. He loved hosting his fourth of July parties at his home in Burrillville surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He cherished playing cards with Barbara Feely and Donna Lewis.

Donald was the center of his family. He was the gravitational force that kept us all in orbit.  He loved nothing more than watching his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids enjoy the paradise he built at the lake.

He is survived by his children Barbara Sharpe (Fred), William Trinque (Karen) and Donna Ducharme (Roger).  He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheryl A. Gilmour.

He also leaves behind his sibling, Leonard Trinque (Rosemary) of Connecticut, his grandchildren; Jennifer, Kerri, Heather, Nathan, Nicole, Scott, Rebecca, Jessica, Jereme and Jeffrey and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his siblings Louis G. Trinque “Fuzzy” and Robert Trinque.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Brown Funeral Home, 1496 Victory Hwy., Oakland, RI.

Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Friday, December 12, 2025, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:00pm.

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