Spouse of Mellony G. Light, born 1954.
Donald H. Light
Clayville
Donald H. Light, 57, passed away on August 15, 2010, at Faxton-St. Lukes Health Care Center, with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 30, 1952, in Sidney, NY, the son of the late Eric and Myrtie Webster Light. Don graduated from Gilbertsville High School in 1971 and, in 1973, graduated from SUNY Delhi. On June 12, 1976, Don and Mellony Gilbert were married in the Federated Church in West Winfield. He was currently employed as a sales representative with Oneida Asphalt Products in Sangerfield, NY. Don was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and for over 25 years, he and Mell traveled all over the US and Canada racing sled dogs. He was also a stamp collector and fan of both the NY Yankees and NY Giants. The never ending strength, hope, will power and pride he showed will be with his family and friends forever. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, New Hartford. Don is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Mell; his son and his fiance, Jeffrey Light and Emily Watterworth, of Niskayuna, NY; his brother-in-law, John (Jack) Gilbert, of Clayville; his niece, Katherine and Erik Merrill; his nephew, Michael Gilbert; and many cousins. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-7 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St., Sauquoit. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 19, at 9:00 at Zion Lutheran Church, 630 French Rd. in New Hartford. Interment will be in Hillington Cemetery. In memory of Don, please consider donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4053 Maple Rd. Suite 110, Amherst, NY 14226. His family would like to thank all of their friends and family for the outpouring of support and love they have given during this difficult time and also thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at Faxton-St. Lukes CCU, especially Lynn and Chris, and a special thank you to Lynn on the 6th floor. To view Dons online memorial, please go to: www.smith-funeralhome.com
Donald Light
Published in The Observer-Dispatch from August 16 to August 18, 2010
Spouse of Mellony G. Light, born 1954.
Donald H. Light
Clayville
Donald H. Light, 57, passed away on August 15, 2010, at Faxton-St. Lukes Health Care Center, with his loving family at his side. He was born on September 30, 1952, in Sidney, NY, the son of the late Eric and Myrtie Webster Light. Don graduated from Gilbertsville High School in 1971 and, in 1973, graduated from SUNY Delhi. On June 12, 1976, Don and Mellony Gilbert were married in the Federated Church in West Winfield. He was currently employed as a sales representative with Oneida Asphalt Products in Sangerfield, NY. Don was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and for over 25 years, he and Mell traveled all over the US and Canada racing sled dogs. He was also a stamp collector and fan of both the NY Yankees and NY Giants. The never ending strength, hope, will power and pride he showed will be with his family and friends forever. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, New Hartford. Don is survived by his devoted wife of 34 years, Mell; his son and his fiance, Jeffrey Light and Emily Watterworth, of Niskayuna, NY; his brother-in-law, John (Jack) Gilbert, of Clayville; his niece, Katherine and Erik Merrill; his nephew, Michael Gilbert; and many cousins. Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4-7 at the Smith Funeral Home, 3022 Oneida St., Sauquoit. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 19, at 9:00 at Zion Lutheran Church, 630 French Rd. in New Hartford. Interment will be in Hillington Cemetery. In memory of Don, please consider donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 4053 Maple Rd. Suite 110, Amherst, NY 14226. His family would like to thank all of their friends and family for the outpouring of support and love they have given during this difficult time and also thank the wonderful and compassionate staff at Faxton-St. Lukes CCU, especially Lynn and Chris, and a special thank you to Lynn on the 6th floor. To view Dons online memorial, please go to: www.smith-funeralhome.com
Donald Light
Published in The Observer-Dispatch from August 16 to August 18, 2010
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