Donald Privee

RICHFORD - Donald Delphias Privee died peacefully with his family at his bedside on Thursday the 14th of November. Don was born in Montgomery Center, Vermont, on December 15, 1937 to Leon and Edessa Privee.

Don was the second born of six children. Alfred, the eldest, lives in Vernon, Arizona. The younger brothers and sisters are Noel (died in 1998) Dianna, who lives in Florida, Christine, who lives in Arizona, and James, who lives in Vermont.

Donald is survived by his wife, Gloria Jill Privee (married on June 15th, 1957) and his five children: Debra Lynn, who lives in Richford, VT, Daniel Leon, who lives in Plattsburgh, NY, Dawn Michele, who lives in Tolland, MA, Julie Denise, who lives in Richford, VT, and Joshua Keith Ashton, who lives in Saint Albans, VT. Donald has seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

In his lifetime, Don was a licensed pilot who enjoyed flying his Cherokee Piper, a veteran who served in the Navy during the Korean War, and an avid golfer. Don worked as the maintenance manager at Blue Seal at the time of his retirement.

Don lived a full life and was generous to friends and family; he expressed his love by giving of himself. He will be greatly missed by all who love him.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Dons name to the American Cancer Society - Vermont chapter, 55 Day Lane, Williston, VT 05495-4420.