Name: Celebration of Life for Rev. Donald T. Isaac
Start: 2017-04-20T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-04-20T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home

Rev. Donald T. Isaac of Rockland, MA, entered eternal life after a long illness on Friday, April 14, 2017. He was born in Brockton, MA on December 10, 1932 to Melville T. Isaac and Doris (Ernest) Isaac. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Patricia, in July 2016. Her loss left him heart-broken | they are now together again as he wished. He leaves behind three loving daughters and their husbands - Cheryl Murphy (Robert) of Newton, Diana Johnson (Jay) of Duxbury, and Deborah Blair (Andrew) of Gaithersburg, MD. He was the younger brother of Claire Stahl of Michigan and the older brother of the late Janet Crain (Dight). He was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren. Don graduated from Stetson (Randolph) High School in 1950 and then Boston University in 1954. Answering the call of God, he attended Berkeley Divinity School at Yale University and received his Master of Divinity. Don was the beloved minister of Trinity Episcopal Church, Rockland, for 16 years. While there he received his Master of Psychology degree from BU and became a full-time family and marriage counselor in 1976. He continued to be involved in the church and diocese, being named Vicar Emeritus in 1997. Don enjoyed playing guitar and singing with the Three Dons and friend Jody, supporting the Rockland Food Pantry, and helping others in need. He always made people feel special and put them at ease with his friendly, engaging conversation. Dons family would like to invite family and friends to join them as they celebrate his life at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street, Rockland on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. A funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Trinity Episcopal Church Church in Rockland. Donations in his memory may be made to the Trinity Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, Rockland or the Patricia Isaac Memorial Art Scholarship, Town of Rockland. For directions or to share a memory on his Tributes page, visit www.magounbiggins.com.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Apr. 18, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Isaac

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16 Entries

marcia dunham

December 9, 2021

Gosh, it's been decades since I last spoke with the Rev. Isaacs. He was our pastor in the sixties whom my mother loved. RIP dear man.

Leslie Cassidy

July 20, 2017

I missed that Don died on FB so send my very belated condolences.

Leslie Cassidy

Rayanne Mello

April 21, 2017

Uncle Don was such an amazing man. I used to love his and Aunt Pat's visits to Vermont. He and Aunt Pat are together again. MAY they both rest in peace. Love them both dearly

Jim and Trudy Harney

April 21, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of both parents in such a short time. Jim and I did not have the privilege of knowing Fr Don and Pat as many did because we are relative newcomers to Trinity. But we knew what a good cook he was! And weremember Pat was in 'advanced' ASL when we were rank beginners! We wish we could have known both of them better.
May they both Rest In Peace
Trudy and Jim Harney

sandra coulstring

April 19, 2017

I'm so sorry for your loss. Rev. Issac was the best. He marrie us and baptised my son.I used to babysit for he and Mrs. Issac. I remember when he first came to Trinity. Great guy

The Morse Family

April 19, 2017

As part of Fr. Don's Trinity family, we feel truly blessed to have known him. A fond memory is Fr. Don playing guitar for us on Sundays around the 'Little Altar.' May he rest in eternal peace with his beloved wife, Pat. Our deepest sympathy to his family for their very great loss. Our prayers and much love are with you.

Bill McMakin

April 18, 2017

My thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to the Isaac family. I had the privilege of being Don's oldest and longest friend. We had birthdays within a couple of months of each other and ran around with each other during childhood from about the age of 3. Unfortunately, as we grew older we lost touch. About 25 years ago we got reacquainted primarily through email. He was the same friend and I was indeed happy to have known him. May the Lord bless him and keep him, May the Lord let His face shine on him and be gracious to him, may the Lord uncover His face to him and give him peace! Don & Pat are happy in Heaven forever.

Scott MacKinlay

April 18, 2017

If you had Don as a friend you were indeed very fortunate. When ever we met I knew I was in the company of a caring, kind and gentle man. He and Pat were very special people who left a lasting impression on those of us who had the privilege of sharing time with them. I count my blessings to have known them both and believe that GOD has a special place for them to continue his work. My deepest sympathy to Cheryl, Diana and Debbie.

Brian and Pam Kierce

April 18, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to the Isaac family. It is clear that Reverend Issac was an amazing and talented individual. This is a very sad loss for his family and the many lives he had enriched through his caring and concern.

Michael Brennan

April 18, 2017

Debbie & Ben
Sorry for your loss. It sounds like Don had a really great life and had a very loving family around him. Saying a prayer for you all.

Laurie Lewis

April 18, 2017

My heartfelt sympathies to the family of Rev. Donald T. Isaac. May he rest in peace now that he is reunited with his loving wife.

Carol Bird Lagana

April 17, 2017

My sympathy to the living family of this amazing man! I had Mrs. Isaac as an art teacher through elementary school and adored her! But when Mr. Isaac came in to sing for us...that was the BEST! I learned the song "BINGO" from him! He will be missed but I am glad that Mr. and Mrs. Isaac are now together once again and are painting and singing up a storm up there! God bless you all!

Judy O'Neil

April 17, 2017

We arrived at Trinity as a family of three on Easter 1972. Fr. Don was the priest. We were hooked and have been there ever since! Don was the best story teller we have ever encountered!

Then we met Pat and their three lovely daughters. What a wonderful family! Over the years our kids benefitted from Pat's wonderful art department at RHS.

And so, in this past nine months, our church family and our community of Rockland have lost so much in the passing of these two gentle people. As someone else said, they left behind a fabulous legacy in Cheryl, Diana, and Debbie and their families.

And we are blessed to have had this family in our life. Don was always a guide, a spiritual leader, a great listener, the best story teller, and just an all around wonderful human being. He and Pat will be greatly missed. We know they are happy to be together again.

Lynda Totte

April 17, 2017

I'm so sorry for yourloss, your Dad I remember being such a great guy, his smile is contagious, I remember Don from church, as well as your mom Pat. Wonderful man! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..

Sharon and Adelino Pereira

April 17, 2017

We are so sad to hear of the passing of Don. We are his neighbors. He was such a wonderful man and had a way of making me smile. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

The Rev. Billie Mae Gordon

April 14, 2017

So sad to hear of Fr. Don's passing. I was just arriving home from vacation when I saw the notice. He fought a good fight but was missing Pat terribly. I will miss his kind and gentle ways. May he rest in peace now with his beloved Pat.

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