Donald L. Usher, 86, of 33 Zenith Dr., died Thursday Oct. 29 in St. Vincent Hospital.

    He leaves his wife of 35 years, Emilia "Sue" (Mucha) Usher; his brother, Gordon Usher and his wife Beverly of Oxford, and his step daughter, Donna Beth Dupskey and her husband Stephen J. Dupskey of Worcester. He was pre-deceased by a son, Donald L. Usher Jr. and 2 brothers, Albert and Edward.

    Born in Grafton, son of Edward P. and Gertrude M. (Keach) Usher, he was a Navy Veteran of WW2 and served on the destroyer USS Nashville for 2 yrs. and other destroyer's until the war ended. He was awarded five stars for the Asiatic-Pacific area, 2 bronze stars for the Philippine liberation and one star for the American defense. His ship was present at the signing of the surrender of Japan at Tokyo Bay. A finish carpenter, he was a life member for more than 50 years of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 475 and Joiners of America. He was an avid gardener, and his gardens were featured in Better Homes and Gardens magazine.

    A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday Nov. 7 in CASWELL-KING FUNERAL HOME, 474 Grove St. Burial will be in Worcester Co. Memorial Park. Calling hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Friday Nov.6 in the funeral home.