Port Charlotte, Florida
04/04/1936 - 09/23/2025
John Wallace Donkus, born April 4, 1936 in Lisbon, Maine, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Venice, Florida.John graduated from Lisbon High School in 1954 and enlisted in the US Navy February 1955. He reported to his first submarine, the USS Corsair SS435 in February 1956....
Read MoreJohn ALWAYS greeted us with a smile and words of encouragement. I often graced his home in Venice to practice harp with Kathy. No matter how bad we sounded, John thought we were "lovely". He was a lovely man and will be missed on earth. John, keep encouraging us from heaven!
Margi Miller
September 27, 2025 | Friend
Deepest condolences to Johns family. John was a great guy. We enjoyed meals out and loved to hear his submarine story´s. Jim had many fun flying days with John. We sure will miss him.
Helen and Jim Martyn
September 26, 2025 | Friend
