Donald B. Blier, a resident of Stoneham for 36 years formerly of Reading, died at his home on March 31, 2014. He was 81 years of age. Donald was born in Reading on May 5, 1932 the son of the late Edmund S. and Elizabeth (Kelley) Blier. Donald was a retired Supervisor of Industries, Walpole and Concord for the Massachusetts Department of Corrections.   He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal, National Defense Medal and the United Nations Medal. He enjoyed Marching Band music and dancing to Big Band music. He was a history buff, an avid golfer and Boston sports fan most especially the Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his family, which was first and foremost in his life, at Rye Beach in Rye New Hampshire. He was the beloved husband of Pauline "Polly" E. (Poynter) Blier. Devoted father of Marsha L. DiPerri and her husband Mark of Melrose. Loving Papa of his granddaughter Erin Tobin and great grandsons Jackson and Henry Tobin all of Merrimack, NH. Cherished brother of Betty Herrick of Saugus, Jean Hannon of Carrollton TX and the late Stewart Blier and his wife Rosemary "Bunny" Blier. He also leaves his dear friend and caregiver Connie Way and also several nieces. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 3 at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading at 11:30AM. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 10:30 to 11:30. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.  Burial, with military honors, will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Donald's memory to Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. Development Office 300 Commercial St. #19 Malden, MA 02148-7312. For directions and online guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com