Donald-Dolben-Obituary

Photo courtesy of Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

Donald C. Dolben

May 12, 1937 - Jun 8, 2024

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Yesterday was the birthday of Mr. Dolben's daughter Victoria (Tory) Dolben. While revisiting the site as I remembered her particularly on this day, I learned of Mr. Dolben's passing as well. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Dolben through Tory while attending Tufts University. Mr. Dolben had a laugh that filled the room. He had a presence and demeanor that made you feel safe and seen, and he was an adoring father who had a fearless undeniable love for his children and his family. When I...

Don was a lovely, generous man. He was a wonderful supporter of Martha's work, especially the African Food and Peace Project. Sending love and condolences to Martha and their family.

A humble man who cared about others, a blessing to know him. Condolences to Martha and family from Bridgewater Mountain Snowmobile Club, and Don and Martha LeClair

This book of memories is to serve as a record of the services you entrusted to us. We hope it will help to preserve treasured memories and that we, in some small measure, have helped to ease your burden and bring you comfort.

Don was a wonderful human being. Thanks for sharing him with us. I served on an AMC committee with him, and also spent a lovely day cycling with him in Lexington.

Dearly missed
Rest well with the angels!

Obituaries

Donald's Obituaries

Donald Custis Dolben, neighbor, bicyclist, and Chairman of the Dolben Company, passed away peacefully at home, June 8, 2024, following a week-long inpouring of visits and messages of admiration and gratitude from family and friends, near and far. He was a beloved exemplar, showing throughout his...

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