Donald Luther Southall

Donald Luther Southall, age 88, of Maynard, formerly of Carlisle, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Care One of Concord.

Born in Boston, on June 1, 1937, son to the late Luther Southall and Katherine Connolly. Raised and educated in Cambridge, Don attended Cambridge High and Latin and graduated in 1955. He went on to attend Harvard University and graduated with High Honors. He went on to serve his country by becoming a member of the United States Army. Don married his former wife Sybil on December 29, 1962, in Cambridge. From there the two settled in Carlisle where they raised a family.

Family was absolutely everything to Don. Everyone that knew him understood that was his priority. He greatly looked forward to every holiday or impromptu gathering, showed an immense amount of gratitude, and frankly was overjoyed. Definitely the only time he was on time for anything! Don’s respect for nature was impressive. His love of birdwatching, camping, hunting, fishing, and simply appreciating the great outdoors was unique. His trips to Africa and birdwatching with his son Greg were definitely his most memorable. In his later years merely sitting on his daughter’s deck, surrounded by his family was enough for him. Don was probably the only one not bothered by the weeds…He knew how to live in the moment and enjoy the simple things in life, always bringing a smile to those around him.

Don is survived by his son Gregory Southall of Maynard, Erica Cannarozzi and her husband Samuel of Boxborough, and Todd Southall of Danvers. He is also survived by his loving granddaughters, Jacqueline Murphy and her husband Christopher of Ayer, and Samantha Cannarozzi of Watertown.

Services and burial at Green Cemetery, Carlisle will be private

Arrangements under the care of Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA 01742  978-369-3388  www.concordfuneral.com