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Donald Golden Obituary

Donald E. Golden, 64, of Bethlehem Twp., formerly of Wilson Borough, died suddenly Monday, April 1, 2013 after being stricken at home. Born: January 20, 1949 in Phillipsburg, NJ, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Ethel (Stem) Golden, Sr. Personal: He was employed by Royal HomeStar, LLC, Bethlehem (formerly St. Luke's HomeStar Services) for the past 10 years; prior to that he had been employed by Electric Sanitary as a sales truck driver. He also served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War era. Memberships: He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Wilson; the Wilson High School Class of 1968 and the Varsity E Club. Survivors: A daughter, Amanda and her fiance David Gibb, of Henryville, PA; sister, Bonnie Mammana and her husband Peter, of Easton; brother, Kenneth, Jr. and his wife Clara, of New Smyrna, FL; twin brother, Daniel and his wife Ilona, of Fountain Hill, PA; two grandchildren, Alexis and Jayden; longtime companion, Colleen Markle, of Wilson Borough; and her sons, Jacob and Eric. Services: A graveside service will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2013 in the Northampton Memorial Shrine, Green Pond Rd., Easton; with a viewing from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

Published by The Express Times on Apr. 3, 2013.
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Donald, you were a wonderful and caring brother-in-law, and you will truly be missed. I will always have memories of our trips to the races and Easton football games.

Peter Mammana

April 19, 2013

Uncle Don, Kyle and I shall always remember you and all the "long talks" while waiting for our wash to dry. I will miss hearing you cough in the morning along with you coming up the steps when I am baking cookies. The angels and Nan are so very lucky to have you join them. We will miss you so much.

jackie Ahner

April 9, 2013

To the entire Golden Family,
Who could forget Donny. I remember loads of great times, with the Golden Twins, from Hay elementary school and WHS. I graduated in 1966, but the feeling during those days, was that we were all family K - 12. It is so sad that we grow up and depart from each other. Kenny, Bonnie and Danny, all my best. Donny RIP my friend.
Always

Skip Remaly

April 7, 2013

We will miss you Donald....so sad.
Our sincere condolences to your family.

Sue and Gordon Connochie

April 4, 2013

you will be miss by all, your friend john

john higbee

April 4, 2013

Donald, our card games won't be the same. We had so much fun playing blackjack. Our Aunt Katie will be so sad & disappointed that she will not be able to see you anymore. We are going to miss your personality & humor. You left your family way too early and you will be missed by all. Please keep a special watch over your brother Dan. He is going to be lost without you. Our hearts go out to the entire Golden family.

Love, Rudy & Kathy Rodrigues

Kathy Rodrigues

April 4, 2013

My condolances to your family on your loss. May God give you strenght and comfort during this trying time.

Peter Zelinsky

April 4, 2013

May the peace of the Lord be with the family of Donald. I remember both you and your brother walking the halls of Wilson. Class of 1967

Michele Deemer Jennings

April 3, 2013

Our condolences to the Golden family. May God give you strength in your time of sorrow. Marvin, Gladys and Jeff.

April 3, 2013

Family and friends lost a great person always smiling and full of fun. I remember the times we all spent at the races. May you rest in peace among the angels. You will be missed.

Marianne Gruver

April 3, 2013

MY SYMPATHY FOR THE GOLDEN FAMILY AS I REMEMBER DONALD AND DANNY BACK IN THE HIGH SCHOOL DAYS AND IT SAD WE LOST A CLASS MEMBER OF HIGH.
JOHN WYANT CLASS OF 1967

John Wyant

April 3, 2013

Our family and the world lost a great person. You will be really be missed. You have given us so many happy times over the years with your humor and good spirit. Thanks for being you.

Kenneth Golden III

April 3, 2013

You'll be missed, Don.

Art Olson

April 3, 2013

Heaven gained another angel. I know you are in heaven with nan watching over all of us. You were a great uncle and we will hold our memories if you in our hearts forever. You will be truely missed.

Denise, Justin, Kaneesha, Nichole

April 3, 2013

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Don's family. Colleen, Jake and Eric we are so sorry for your loss..we know how special Don was to all of you and he will be sadly missed.

Allen and Kathy Reed

April 3, 2013

My sympathy goes out to all of Don's family. He was a SUPER nice guy and was always fun to be around.
He will be sadly missed by me and my entire family.

Barbara Markle

April 3, 2013

Dyanne rasley class of 68

April 3, 2013

RIP Don. I've known you and Dan since 6th grade. I could never tell who was who, so I called both of you "Goldy".It's sad when people our age pass on much too early. I'm glad I got to see both of you 2 years ago.

Dave Sechrist

April 3, 2013

You are going to be missed deeply....you were a fun,loving,caring little brother. Clara and I know you are in good hands now with Mom and Dad. Out of all the fun times we had....the one I remember the most was at Dorney Park on the flagstand,when the race car hit the stand....and I turned around and you were already running straight for the park and left me standing there laughing at you. We love you Donald!!!! Thank you for all the good times and great memories.

Kenny & Clara Golden

April 3, 2013

You will be missed greatly.....you are a special Uncle in so many ways. You are resitng at peace now with Nanny. Love you....Thank you for all the memories.....

Dawn Golden

April 3, 2013

Don, so many memories... you will be missed. RIP

Bill Parks

April 3, 2013

Love u Daddy , you will be missed greatly. You are forever in my heart.

Amanda Golden

April 3, 2013

Heaven gained another angle. May he look down on all of us. Love to everyone.

Kimberly Golden-Aliff

April 3, 2013

I am so very sorry for the loss of your brother Donnie.

Kathy (Harrison)Mattes

April 3, 2013

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