Portsmouth - Donald Wotton died peacefully with his family by his side on Aug.3, 2016.  He was born on July 24, 1921 in Rochester, NH. to Wilbur and Fannie (Wyatt) Wotton and graduated from Spaulding High School.  Don enlisted in the U.S. Army during WW II, 1940-1945, the 1st Division "The Big Red One."  Then Don worked at The Portsmouth Navy Yard for 33 years.  He was a member of the Masons, Humane Lodge No. 21 F & AM, Rochester, NH, for 70 years and the BEKTASH Shriners.

He was pre-deceased by his loving wife, Vera (Hutchins) in 1994 and his brother, Robert and wife, Flora.as well as several brother and sister-in laws.

His surviving family are Rodney, wife, Norma, Bruce, pre-deceased wife, Sharon, Peter and Kathy, Jeff and Cheryl, Wendi and Tom, Ian, Meghan, Jake, Nicole, Molly, Kiana, Jackson and Malia.

To honor Donald's wishes, there will be a private service with military honor.  The Wotton Family thanks Patty Ramsey and the Edgewood Center for excellent care for him. Visit: www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com to sign to online guest book. Care for the Wotton family has been entrusted to the J S Pelkey Funeral Home