Donald S. Freedlander

FREEDLANDER, Donald S. Age 85, a retired shoe manufacturing executive, passed away in Boynton Beach, FL on December 7th. Don was born in Haverhill, MA, the son of the late Samuel and Fanny Freedlander. He was a 1940 graduate of Haverhill High School. He graduated from Boston University in 1948, and the University of Southern California Graduate School of Management in 1949. He served as a pilot in the Army Air Corps. He was an executive in the shoe industry for many years, working in Massachusetts at Newbury Shoe in Newburyport, MA, Haymaker Shoe of Haverhill, MA, and Hyde Athletic Shoe of Cambridge, MA. He later worked at Auerbach Shoe in Brunswick, ME and Songo Shoe of Portland, ME. He retired from Applicators Sales and Service in Portland. Don lived in Portland, Maine for many years where he was a member of Temple Beth El and served for many years on its board of directors. He also volunteered as a scout master and a little league coach. He was a member of Riverside Golf Course for many years and played racquetball well into his 70s. An avid sports fan, he cheered on the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins and had the opportunity to meet many of their players during his lifetime. He was a very serious bridge player from his college years on. Don was married to the former Joyce Shrago in 1952, with whom he enjoyed a devoted relationship as partner and best friend. In addition to his wife, he leaves his children, Dr. Richard and Carol Freedlander of Royersford, PA, Nancy Freedlander Clark of Abington, PA, and Rob and Terry Freedlander of Irvine, CA. He was Papa Don to his loving grandchildren, James & Isaac Clark, Samuel & Benjamin Freedlander, and Jordan & Maverick Freedlander. He is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Harry & Joey Clark, a sister, Barbara Weisman, as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all.