Donald A. Green, 81, of Old Forge and formerly of Newport, NY, died November 16, 2008, at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident for the past two weeks.
Don was born on March 10, 1927 in Utica, NY, the son of Arthur and Bessie Pierce Green. He graduated from Poland Central School, and was a Seaman 1st Class in the US Navy during World War II. He was a lifetime member and Past Commander of West Canada Valley Post #1524 American Legion.
In July of 1954, he married Mary Bernadette Wald in St. Mary's Church, Utica, NY.
In 1959, Don was appointed Game Protector for NYS Conservation Dept. in Herkimer County. He retired in 1978 as Lieutenant of Region VI Dept. of ENCON.
Donald leaves his wife, Bernadette; five sons, Don Jr. of Reseda, CA, David of Tampa, FL, Douglas of Old Forge, NY, Darryl and Mary of Liberty Township, OH, and Dennis and Beth of Bennington, NH; three daughters, Beth Anne Weibel of Barneveld, NY, Barbara Harrington and Matt Martin of Old Forge, NY, and Marianne Green and John Schwendy of Lowville, NY. He also leaves his grandchildren, Russel and Amy Weibel, Molly and Jessie Harrington, Jeromey and Riley Green, Alexandra and Victoria Green, and Scout and Sawyer Schwendy. He is also survived by two sisters, Marion Jones of Vestal, NY, and Beverly Brenning of Poland, NY; as well as several nephews and nieces. Don was predeceased by his parents, and by his sister, Eleanor Paine of Barneveld, NY.
Calling hours are Friday from 5:00-7:00 p.m., at Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, 128 Fern Ave, Old Forge. Funeral services will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m., at St. Bartholomew's Church, Old Forge. Burial will be in North Gage Cemetery, at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in Don's name to a charity of your choice, or to the North Gage Church and Cemetery Association.
Messages of Sympathy
To all of the Green Family
You have our sympathy and wishes that the best memories of Don remain with you.
Richard & Jane
St Simons Island
Posted by: Richard & Jane Knight | December 7, 2008 09:59 AM
Dear Beth,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and for you.
Bob
Posted by: Bob Collin | November 24, 2008 08:06 PM
Beth,
Just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.
Mark
Posted by: Mark Fulmer | November 24, 2008 01:29 PM
This is my 2nd message - 1st did not go thru? Our prayers and hearts are with you, Bernadette. As we read Don's ob, we identified with much of your family life. We have 7 sons & 2 daughters - one of which we lost. We enjoyed reading your recent column in the ADK paper. Keep up the writing - I believe it is therapeutic.
Looking forward to seeing you in the Spring.
God bless,
Elizabeth & John Droz
Posted by: Elizabeth Droz | November 24, 2008 09:31 AM
Dear Barb and family, I'm sorry about your Dad. Take care, Peg
Posted by: Peg Higgitt Delaney | November 22, 2008 10:57 PM
Dear Barb and family. Sorry about your dad. Take care, Peg.
Posted by: Peg Higgitt Delaney | November 21, 2008 04:52 PM
Bernie and family, I am so sorry for your loss, Don was a great person and he will be missed alot. You are in my thoughts and prayers.. Take care.. Love JoJo..
Posted by: Joanne Spellman Bienkowski | November 21, 2008 09:12 AM
Beth and family,
I'm so sorry about your dad. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of him. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmest Regards,
Cindy Hugick Woody
Posted by: Cindy Hugick Woody | November 20, 2008 11:31 AM
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We remember our old neighbor with fond memories. As we well know it is a difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with your family. The Mock Family
Posted by: Mock family | November 20, 2008 09:22 AM
To the Green Family, so sorry about the loss of Don, he was a wonderful Person.
Posted by: Donna | November 19, 2008 12:36 PM
Dear Beth and Green Family,
I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
Much Love,
Audette
Posted by: Audette E. Wood | November 19, 2008 10:11 AM
Just a note of sympathy to the entire family, so sorry about the loss of your husband/father and that we are thinking of you.
Posted by: Eric and Erna Newman | November 19, 2008 09:02 AM