Donald E. Grinnell 81, of Tiverton, RI passed away on January 25th. He was the husband of the late Patricia Ann (Virdinlia) Grinnell. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late Edith (Goodwin) and Lawrence Grinnell. He was a graduate of De Lasalle Academy and Bradford Durfee Technical School, now U Mass. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a Display manager for Sears & Roebuck. A clambake master, he loved animals especially his huskies, fishing, gardening along with his grandchildren and great grandchild. He is survived by a daughter Donna L. Croft and her son Benjamin D. Croft (Kayla Walker) and their son Jaxson N. Croft. He also leaves a son Scott E. Grinnell (Susan) and their son Jeremy E. Grinnell. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 PM at the Pocasset Memorial Funeral lHome 462 Main Rd, Tiverton, RI. His Funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9am at the funeral home with a 10am Mass at St. Christopher's Church where he was a communicant. Burial at Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton. www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book.