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Donald Gaines Jr.
Jul 7, 1953 — Sep 30, 2024
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Funeral Service
Batavia First United Methodist Church
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Donald Gaines Jr.
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Donald Gaines Jr., age 71, peacefully departed this life on Monday, September 30th, 2024, in Brockport, NY.
Donald was born on July 7, 1953 in Albion, NY, the son of the late Donald Sr. (2015) and Constance Ione Callard Gaines.
He was a collector and enthusiast of fossils from all periods. He was a member of the Batavia first United Methodist Church and the Conservation Club of Brockport.
Donald graduated from Holley Central School and soon after proudly served his country in the US ARMY. He spent 37 wonderful years with his wife, Barbara, until her passing in (2015). Donald found love again and married Josephine Richards on August 8, 2016. He worked as a truck driver for Dolomite Quarry until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Gaines; mother Constance Gaines; sisters, Dorothy (Late David) McElhenny and Trudy (Chet) Hein; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to the military funeral honors and funeral service for Donald at the Batavia First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home.
Donald was born on July 7, 1953 in Albion, NY, the son of the late Donald Sr. (2015) and Constance Ione Callard Gaines.
He was a collector and enthusiast of fossils from all periods. He was a member of the Batavia first United Methodist Church and the Conservation Club of Brockport.
Donald graduated from Holley Central School and soon after proudly served his country in the US ARMY. He spent 37 wonderful years with his wife, Barbara, until her passing in (2015). Donald found love again and married Josephine Richards on August 8, 2016. He worked as a truck driver for Dolomite Quarry until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Josephine Gaines; mother Constance Gaines; sisters, Dorothy (Late David) McElhenny and Trudy (Chet) Hein; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are invited to the military funeral honors and funeral service for Donald at the Batavia First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Arrangements are under the care and direction of H.E. Turner & Co., Inc. Funeral Home.
Past Services
Funeral Service
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
4:00 - 5:00 pm (Eastern time)
Batavia First United Methodist Church
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