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Donald Voorhees Obituary
AGE: 89 • Atlantic Highlands
Donald Edward Voorhees, 89, of Atlantic Highlands, well-known artist and beloved father, passed away on February 25, 2016 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. Born in Neptune, he had lived in Atlantic Highlands. Don was a self-employed artist, teacher, and author. He served his country honorably in the US Navy during WWII.
Don was predeceased by his wife, Terry Voorhees, his sister Laura Mueller, and his grandson, Preston Adler. Surviving are his 3 daughters, Kathleen Voorhees of Oceanport; Patricia McLaughlin and her husband Michael of Burlington, MA; Nancy Ledis of Brooklyn, CT; their mother, Janice Voorhees; a step son, Jimmy Smith and a step daughter, Diane Adler and her husband Larry; 4 grandchildren, Ian Nitto, Timothy McLaughlin, Jeremy Ledis and his wife Tracy Platt, Spencer Adler; and a great grandson, Eric Ledis.
A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday March 5 from 2 pm until the time of the service at 4 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave, (corner of Third Ave.,) in Long Branch. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, (331 Newman Springs Road, Blg. 1, Suite 143, Red Bank, NJ 07701) or alz.org. Letters of condolence may be sent through the web at www.damianofuneralhome.com.
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Paul Gundlach
November 5, 2016
I am very sorry to learn just now of Don's passing. I first met him on Cape Cod where I had the privilege of buying several of his pieces, some of which later ended up in his book. When I moved to Highlands in 2000, I was thrilled to learn he lived just one town over, and we were able to get together with some degree of regularity. One wonderful thing despite this sad news is that Don's legacy will live on not just in his original artwork but in his influence on other artists: Just yesterday I went to a show of a watercolorist who I like very much, and the stylistic similarity was close enough that I asked if he had studied with Don. He said he had, and I'm sure that's a key reason to his current success. My thoughts are with Don's family, and I can just imagine the artwork he is creating in heaven and the incredible framing job that Terry is doing for it!
Carl Rinck
June 21, 2016
I have just learned of Don's passing. It is with great sadness I send my prayers and condolences to his family. I also just learned about Terry's passing. My prayers to all. I worked for them as a picture framer/manager for a long time. So many great memories. They will be missed.
William Wilson
March 2, 2016
I have had the pleasure and honor of not only knowing Don for over 45 years, but of having him (and Terry) as a friend.
His great compassion , his caring for others, his pureness and gentleness of Spirit, informed his beautiful art, his teaching , his writing and how he communicated and interacted with others .
He touched everyone with his Grace, Wisdom and depth of Soul which will continue to embrace, cradle and inspire through the memories which he helped create in all of our lives.
To those who did not have the good fortune to know Don personally, they will feel this same Grace, Wisdom and depth of Soul through his beautiful art that will continue to embrace, cradle and inspire for generations to come.
Harry & Loretta Voorhees
March 2, 2016
Dear Voorhees Families,
We own some of Don's paintings and they have brought us so much enjoyment over the years. We always enjoyed his December gatherings and our conversations about possibly being related. He was a great artist and person. May he rest in peace.
We are so sorry to learn of his passing.
Our deepest sympathy to all.
Harry & Loretta Voorhees
March 2, 2016
Your paintings that we own have brought us such happiness. We will always treasure them. Dear Sir, you and your talent will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to your family.
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