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William Donaldson Obituary
Dec 27, 1969 - Apr 17, 2018
William Charles "WC" Donaldson, 48, passed away peacefully in Tampa on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends. W.C. is survived by his beloved wife Julie Donaldson, his sons Carter and Canon Donaldson; mother Becky Zremski and stepfather Neal Zremski; sister Tammy Kelly and husband Bob Kelly, father William F. Donaldson and Margie Donaldson.
W.C. was born in Naples, Florida. He received an Associate of Arts Degree from State College of Florida. He completed Fire Science and Paramedic at Suncoast Technical College. W.C. enjoyed watching his sons Carter play baseball with FIBA and Canon in the Mighty Drumline at Sarasota Military Academy.
He loved being a Firefighter/Paramedic for 18 years with Sarasota County Fire Department. The SCFD Honor Guard magnificently transported him home to Sarasota from Tampa. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund (SFFBF) at www.sffbf.org. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Gendron Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will begin on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Church of Saint Patrick, 7900 Bee Ridge Road.
Arrangements are under the direction of Gendron Funeral & Cremation Services located at 135 N. Lime Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237. 941-365-1767 www.gendronfuneralhome.com
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Peggy Rich
April 17, 2023
I reread this memory in today´s newspaper, I think WC wrestled with my son, Jason Rich at Riverview high school. Again, so sorry for the loss at such a young age, Jason was also a paramedic fire fighter EMT but went on to get his RN degree and works in an ER in Connecticut.
April 25, 2018
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Gail Walters and family
Blessings To Family
April 24, 2018
Thank you for your service. Rest In Peace. Prayers and strength to his family.
Hollie Graves
April 22, 2018
Love you my friend ! May you dance like no tomorrow
April 21, 2018
I love you, baby. Mommy
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