Donald W. Whinnem, 53, formerly of Somersworth died March 3, 2004 at Riverside Rest Home in Dover following a lengthy illness. Mr. Whinnem was born on January 20, 1951 in Hartford, CT the son of the Donald Y. Whinnem and Helen (Shea) Whinnem. Don leaves behind many friends and loving family who will miss him dearly. Family members include; his wife, Susanne (Strempfer) Whinnem of Somersworth; one son, James D. Whinnem of Somersworth; one daughter, Julie M. Whinnem of Somersworth; his mother of Connecticut; one brother, Richard Whinnem of Connecticut; one sister, Cory Baron of Connecticut; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father and by one brother, Billy Whinnem. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at a later date in Connecticut. The Cremation Society of New Hampshire is in charge of arrangements. To view an on-line obituary or to send a condolence go to www.csnh.com.