McDONOUGH – Donald H. Sheldon, Sr., 77, of McDonough passed away at his home on April 1, 2008. He was born in Norwich on February 25, 1931 the son of the late Harvey and Marion (Wright) Sheldon. On November 30, 1951 he married Jane Deforest, who survives.
Besides his wife, Jane of McDonough he is survived by his children, Donald, Jr. and Anita Sheldon of Oxford, Ron and Lorraine Sheldon of Orlando, FL, John and Cathy Sheldon of South New Berlin, and Dottie Jane and Jim Bollinger of Tampa, FL; his brother and sister in law, Kenneth and Ruth Sheldon of McDonough, his sister, Nora Sheldon of South Otselic; his grandchildren, Erica Sheldon, Geoffrey Sheldon, Danielle Hemphill, Kelly Sheldon, Gunnar Sheldon, Ashley Sheldon, Sara Sheldon and his great grandchildren, Joseph, Alexander and Taylor.
Don was employed by Ford Homes and FBY Construction as General Manager in McDonough for many years. He was a Life Member of the McDonough Fire Department, a charter member of the McDonough Emergency Squad and a past chairman of the McDonough Board of Fire Commissioners. He had served on the McDonough Town Board and also as and assessor for the Town of McDonough. He was a member of the McDonough United Methodist Church. He had also worked for Opportunities for Chenango, Ridge Homes and the City of Norwich as a building inspector. He was a member and past president of the Lake Ludlow Club. He enjoyed woodworking and gardening.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the McDonough United Methodist Church with pastor, Rev. John Martin officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Hospice of Chenango County, 25 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Behe Funeral Home Inc, 21 Main St., Oxford.