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Donald Cole Obituary
His kind, gentle manner was well suited for his long career as a physical therapist.
Mr. Cole is survived by a son, Brian Davis Cole; his grandchildren, Doni Cole Hansford, Tobi Cole Tyndall, Rush Brian Cole, Taylor Allison Cole; and four great grandsons, Cole, Payton, Brandt and Elijah.
He was buried next to his wife of over 50 years, Barbara Davis Cole.
The family thanks the staffs of Mennowood, Riverside Hospital and James River Convalescent. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Cole
Cassandra Bieber
September 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mr. Cole was a very quiet man who loved his family dearly. I hope that all of you take comfort in that, as he always talked about you.
Erica Colston
September 19, 2008
Brian,
May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts are with you.
Ferguson Center Marketing Department
September 19, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief, May your memories bring you comfort
Staff of Mennowood Retirement Community
Karen Seamster
September 17, 2008
Doni,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
September 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathies go out to Mr. Cole's family. His kind and gentle companionship will be missed not only by his son and grandchildren but also by his friends at Mennowood.
- Doris Capstaff, Newport News, Virginia
- Arthur Capstaff, Jr., Boston, Massachusetts
Martha McClanahan & Family
September 17, 2008
Our deepest sympathy to your family. We have so many fond memories of Donald and Barbara Cole as neighbors.
Perry & Louisa Coons
September 17, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Cole's family. We know he will be dearly missed by his loving son and grandchildren.
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