Age 81, of Pine City NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday December 18, 2009 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center.He is survived by his loving wife, Jeannette, brother in-laws, Hubert Thornton of Brian, TX, and Allan Dimon of Waverly, NY; also several nieces and nephews. Donald was a United States Navy Veteran of WW II, and retired from NYSEG after many years of service. It was Donald's request that there be no calling hours and a Private Funeral Service be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for the family in Obituaries atwww.olthof.com.