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Donald Seymour Obituary
Born in Scranton, son of the late Donald E. Seymour and Lottie Sadowski, he was a former member of Holy Family Church. He was educated in Scranton public schools and attended Scranton Technical High School. A Navy veteran, he was employed by Linder Bros. before retirement.
Don was an avid bowler, pool player and shuffleboard player, participating in many leagues. He also enjoyed baseball, fishing and family cookouts.
He was a loving husband, father and brother who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His great- est joy in life was his grandchildren.
Also surviving are four daughters, Donna J. Passino and husband, Brad, Scranton; Lisa M. Florey, Scranton; Beverly A. Klush, Pittston; and Theresa Stanton and husband, Eric, Aynor S.C.; two brothers, Ronald and Theodore Seymour, both of Scranton; eight grandchildren, Candice Murphy, Brad Passino Jr., Karen Passino, Jacob Florey, Stephen Florey, Troyel Klush, Shelby Klush and London Stanton; four great-grandchildren, Adam Murphy, RoseMary Murphy, Donna Murphy and Natnael Passino; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was also preceded in death by two sons, John and Joseph Seymour; and a sister, Delores Seymour.
The funeral will be Friday at 8 p.m. in the McGoff-Hughes Funeral Home Inc., 1401 Capouse Ave., Scranton, with a blessing service by Monsignor Michael Delaney, assistant pastor, St. Paul's Church. Interment, private at the convenience of the family. Friends may call Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Donald E Seymour Jr. Memorial Fund, c/o First Liberty Bank, 500 Davis St., Scranton, PA 18505.
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Lisa Solarczyk
August 30, 2011
Judy and family...
I'm very sorry to hear of the passing of Don. I didn't find out until today. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
"Fair Winds and Following Seas" Don.
August 4, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about don. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, rose lees, paw paw,michigan
August 4, 2011
Theresa - Karen called us and told us of your sad news. My husband and I will keep you, and your family in our prayers. Your Dad is resting in peace. We are truly sorry for your sorrow. God bless you all and take care. Nancy and Tony Bozym
Jerry Richardson
August 4, 2011
With deepest Sympathy.
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