Dr. Donald C. Rutter, 81, of 117 Towtaid St., Cherry Valley a section of Leicester, died Tuesday, July 17 at the Christopher House in Worcester. He was the husband of Norma C. (Desrosiers) Rutter who died in 1999.
     He leaves two sons, Michael C. Rutter and his wife Antonella of Rochdale, and Christian L. Rutter and his wife Charlene of Cherry Valley; four grandsons, Christian, Matthew, Steven and John Rutter; three granddaughters, Joslyn, Kaitlyn and Mary Rutter. Born in Warwick, R.I., he was the son of John & Annabelle (O' Connor) Rutter.
     Mr. Rutter was Superintendent of Leicester Schools for 18 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Pius X Church in Leicester. He was an experienced horse rider and taught the dressage style of riding in New York. He received his Doctorate in Education at the University of R.I. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was an avid boater and his grandchildren were his whole life.
     The funeral will be held Friday, July 20 from the MORRISON-MORIN FUNERAL HOME, 1131 Main St., Leicester, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Pius X Church, 1153 Main St., Leicester. Burial will follow with Military Honors in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Thursday from 5-8 p.m. in the funeral home.