Donald L. Courchesne, 53, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, departed this earthly life after a brief illness on September 8, 2023.

Born on March 5, 1970, Donald was the fourth child and youngest son of Gerard and Carmen Courchesne of Manchester, New Hampshire. Donald was preceded in death by his father, Gerard Courchesne.

Don was a graduate of Manchester Central High School, class of 1989. In his teen years, he developed a passion for downhill skiing, which would later motivate him to move west to the Rocky Mountains in Colorado in 1991. He remained in Colorado, residing in Colorado Springs until his death. 

Don loved the outdoors and took great pleasure in mountain biking, golfing, and lake fishing. In recent years, he enjoyed fishing with friends and his nephew, Nathan. He was a loyal Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He loved his French-Canadian heritage and his large extended family. He is remembered as a son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

Don is survived by his mother Carmen Courchesne of Fort Myers, FL; sister, Judy Davis of Milford, NH; sister, Denise Chase and brother-in-law Ron Chase of Fort Myers, FL; brother, Norman Courchesne and sister-in-law Kim Courchesne of Falmouth, MA; niece, Marina Chase; niece, Alyssa Chase Simpson and husband Logan Simpson; niece, Grace Courchesne; nephew, Nathan Courchesne; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins in Canada and the United States.