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Donald MacCheyne Obituary
A private graveside service will be held at Seneca-Union Cemetery in Valois, officiated by The Rev. Diane Walker of the Ovid Federated Church.
In lieu of flowers,
kindly consider a donation to the Lodi Fire Dept, PO Box 299, Lodi, NY 14860 or the American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Road North, Rochester, NY 14609.
Donald was born in Lodi on March 9, 1937, a son of the late George and Edith (Clark) MacCheyne. He had worked at Willard Psychiatric Center for more than 35 years, initially as a ward attendant, then in the dietary department, and eventually retiring from the transportation office. Following his retirement, he worked at the P&C grocery store in Watkins Glen. He enjoyed many trips visiting his family all over the country, from Kentucky, to California, Texas and his favorite destination … Las Vegas.
He is survived by his loving companion, Marleigh Wood; his sons, Michael (Mollie) of Allen, Texas, D. Max (Kevin Clauss) of Lodi, and Kevin (Marisol) MacCheyne of Dover, N.J.; his grandchildren, Nicole, Cody, Katelin, Chelsee, Aaliyah, Kobre and Cecilee and a great-granddaughter, Athena; his siblings, Virginia (Thomas) Olsowske of Romulus, Jim (Georgia) of Interlaken, Richard of Lodi, and George (Eileen) of Lodi.
Donald was preceded in death by his siblings, Norman "Pete," Hazel MacCheyne, Betty Morse and Marian Kendall, by the mother of his children, Peggy, and by his wife Meribeth.
Arrangements are under the direction of Covert Funeral Home, 7199 Main Street, Ovid, NY 14521. www.covertfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald MacCheyne
Art & Charlene Bowie
May 3, 2010
Father's are so very special. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Semper Fi,
Art, Charlene & CHRIS Cosgrove Bowie
Katelin MacCheyne
April 26, 2010
Grandpa,
I love you not only for who you are but for who I am when I am with you. I love you for the part of me that you bring out. I love you for putting your hand into my heaped up heart, and for passing over all of the foolish and frivolous things that you cannot help but dimly see there, and for drawing out into the light all of the beautiful, radiant belongings that somehow no one else looked quite far enough to find. I love you always grandpa and I happy to know you have found peace at last.
Love always and forever,
Katiedid
Katelin MacCheyne
April 26, 2010
Grandpa,
I love for not only who you are but who I am when I am with you. I love you for the part of me that you bring out. I love you for putting your hand into my heaped up heart, and for passing over all of the foolish and frivolous things that you cannot help but dimly see there, and for drawing out into the light all of the beautiful, radiant belongings that somehow no one else looked quite far enough to find. I will love you always grandpa and I will see you again.
Love ,
Kate
Mary Anne Rosetti
April 25, 2010
Max and family, Although I didn't know your dad, I want you to know that I'm thinking of you and I send prayers to you and yours.
barb kinne
April 24, 2010
Blessings to you all
Great Grandpa and Athena
April 22, 2010
William Woodard
April 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
April 21, 2010
Kevin, Squeak and Mike -
"The Oak Tree" A Message of Encouragement.
A mighty wind blew night and day.
It stole the oak tree's leaves away,
Then snapped its bark
until the oak was tired and stark...
But still the oak tree held its ground
while other trees fell all around....
The weary wind gave up and spoke,
"How can you still be standing, Oak?"
The oak tree said, "I know that you
can break each branch of mine in two,
carry every leaf away,
shake my limbs, and make me sway.
But I have roots stretched in the earth,
growing stronger since my birth.
You'll never touch them, for you see,
they are the deepest part of me.
Until today, I wasn't sure
of just how much I could endure.
But now I've found, with thanks to you,
I"m stronger than I ever knew.
Especially now,
try to remember
that you're stronger
than any problem
you encounter
or any disappointment
life will bring.
Thinking of you,
believing in you,
caring for you.
Patricia Randall
April 21, 2010
PLease remember the good times his wonderful Green thumb.My he rest in peace...
Mollie M
April 21, 2010
Dad--you are forever etched into our hearts. Your smile, your wink and your perserverance will urge me forward. I hope you knew how much you meant to us. Your grandkids adored you and I am proud to be a MacCheyne!! Thank you for accepting me as your daughter and I look forward to seeing you again in the great hotel of the sky!!! Love and miss you Pops
April 20, 2010
One of the best Uncles to have, I will always have you in my heart, you will be greatly missed by all.. I will always remember bingo with you and your favorite number :) I love ya..
Lisa O
April 20, 2010
Our condolences to all of Donnie's Family.
Tracy and Shirley Everett ( Spring Hill Fl )
Ann Spott
April 20, 2010
Such sad news to hear and what great memories are recalled! Uncle Donny was such a sweet and funny man! My love and prayers go out to all of our family. Mike, Max, and Kevin, I hold you close in thought and prayer!
susan wilde
April 20, 2010
iam so sorry to hear about Uncle Donnie. so many child memeories i have .bless all of your hearts ill be praying for you all and thinking of you all wish i could be there to hug and kiss everyone . stay strong let the memories live on to my uncle donnie.. you made the best rolls around ! love susan wilde
Marion Kobre
April 20, 2010
My prayers are with you at this time of loss.May your memories be of comfort.
April 20, 2010
To my Brother Donnie: we had a lot of fun when we were growing up and some fights but who doesn't.I loved you so dearly and wll always think of youwith loving memories. A person such as you will live on in our hearts forwever. Good my brother and the best friend I ever had . Love you, Virginia
Cathi Lynn Stewart
April 20, 2010
Mike, Squeak & Kevin~Thinking of you all during this difficult time. I have alot of fond memories of your Mom and Dad and our growing up time in Lodi. Peace be with you all.....
Brunch May 2009
April 20, 2010
Dad and Great Granddaughter Athena
April 20, 2010
Michael MacCheyne
April 20, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.
patricia champion
April 20, 2010
to the family of donald mac cheyne, we are sorry to read the news of the loss of donald weve known him for many years he will be missed by many friends sincerely leon and pat champion
Patti Schimizzi
April 20, 2010
Dear Max,
I am so very sorry about your dad. I always enjoyed talking with him at the P&C.
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