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Donald Gault Obituary
On Thursday, Jan. 12, Donald Joseph Gault passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family.
Don was born June 10, 1930, in Akron, Ohio. Don attended Akron St. Mary's grade and high school in Akron, Ohio, and was awarded a scholarship to St. Joseph's College in Rensselaer, Indiana, where he attended one year before being drafted by the U.S. Army. Because of the Cold War at that time, he served in France during the Korean War. His outfit won the European baseball tournament. He reunited with his army comrades throughout his life.
Don was a councilman for Cuyahoga Falls for 16 years and served as Council President. With the help of his mentor, Councilman Bill Lowe, he introduced legislation for the city to plant trees in the tree lawns. Don's life work was with East Ohio Gas (now Dominion) where he worked in Marketing and was a resource for builders.
Don was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, served as a Eucharistic Minister, a Knight of Columbus, Young At Heart committee, and volunteered with St. Vincent de Paul to help the needy. He served as President of the Associates of St. Joseph, a support group to the brothers of Holy Cross at Archbishop Hoban High School; Cuyahoga Falls Historic Society and AARP 682. He served as a Big Brother and helped with Ardmore Homes. One of Don's joys was coaching boys at Immaculate Heart of Mary grade school in track and soccer. He assisted coaching CYO football with the coach, his brother-in-law, Tom Daugherty, at Akron St. Peter's Catholic Church. Don had artistic talent and created pictures and note cards of Cuyahoga Falls historic buildings and sites.
Preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Ralph Hubert and Anna Gault, and his brother, Bob, Don leaves his wife, Mary Lou (Daugherty) of 62 years; daughters, Peggy (Jeff) Gannon (Hartville, Ohio), Mary Reagan (Chagrin Falls, Ohio), Kate Gault (Chagrin Falls, Ohio) and Eileen (Craig) Burmeister (Phoenix, Arizona); his brothers and sisters, Tom (Kathy) Gault, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Blanche Fagan, Akron, Ohio, Mary Charlotte (Paul) Reder, Boca Raton, Fla., Ralph (Mary Ann) Gault, Portsmouth, N.H., Carol (John) Gambaccini, Akron, Ohio and Carol Gault, widow of Bob Gault, Raleigh, N.C.; grandchildren, Ryan (Ashley) Gannon, Brendan Gannon, Maggie (Patrick) Jackson, Matt Deeken, Joe and Caitlin Reagan, Cameron Russell, Nathaniel and Lily Burmeister; and four great-grandchildren, Everett, Jackson and Nathan, sons of Ryan and Ashley; and Salem, daughter of Matt Deeken and Chelsea Toth.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Tom McCann at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1905 Portage Trail in Cuyahoga Falls. The family will receive friends at Immaculate Heart of Mary from 9 to 10 a.m., and immediately following the funeral in the Parish Community Center. Inurnment will take place at Chestnut Hills Cemetery.
(McGowan-Reid & Santos Chapel, Cuyahoga Falls)
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Jim Ogden
February 1, 2017
Dear Mary Lou:
I would have written to you sooner, but I just learned of Don's death a few minutes ago. It was with great pleasure that I worked with Don when I was community development director and he was a city councilman. Within a few moments after meeting Don, I knew that he was someone I would like to befriend ... and, because Don made it so easy to do so, I promptly did. I loved his candid nature, his honesty, his compassion, his loyalty, and his sense of humor, which dovetailed quite nicely with mine. May God comfort and bless you as you mourn the loss of Don's daily companionship.
When it seems that our sorrow is too great to be borne, let us think of the great family of the heavy-hearted into which our grief has given us entrance. And inevitably, we will feel about us their arms, their sympathy and their understanding. ~Helen Keller
January 17, 2017
Peggy and family, sorry to hear the loss of your father but know, without a doubt, he will be with you always through memories, laughter and love.
Cynthia Frola
January 17, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's Word be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.
Katie Surface
January 17, 2017
Mrs. Gault and family,
We were so saddened to hear of Mr. Gault's passing. He (and you) certainly had a long, tough road with his illness. He was always thought highly of in our home as we were growing up-- as a man of good humor, kindness, and respectability. He made this world a better place by his presence, and so many are better for having known him. On behalf of the entire Haubert family, please accept our condolences and know that we will keep you in thought and prayer during this difficult time.
Peace to you,
Katie (Haubert) Surface
John Gardin
January 16, 2017
My loss in this life not to have met your father. My great gain in the next that I will. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Jerry Krueger
January 16, 2017
Kate, My condolences on the passing of your Dad. It's been a number of years but I remember your Dad well. He was a nice, caring man always made me feel welcome when I came to pick you up.
Mark & Lisa Osterhage
January 16, 2017
Thinking of your entire family in the loss of this wonderful man!
Ann Merendino
January 15, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I know how your hearts ache. I pray you find comfort in each other and family memories. God Bless your family.
Gerry Peterson
January 15, 2017
Thinking of you and your family Kate . Love and prayers always.
Gerry
Jeannette Pittinger
January 15, 2017
God-speed, Don. May you rest in eternal peace. My prayers are with all the family.
Elizabeth Stillwell
January 15, 2017
It is with a sad heart to hear of the passing of Uncle Donald. My thoughts, prayers and love are being sent to the entire Gault family. Rejoicing in the thought of Grandma and Grandpa Gault, along with Uncle Bob, embracing him upon his arrival. Rest in peace good and faithful servant, your job is done.
Patricia Gresock Brunner
January 15, 2017
I remember the Gault Family well, as they lived on my same street Blanche, when I was a child. Donald was the same age as my brother Donald Gresock. Hello to sister Blanche, whom I idolized because of her height and basketball prowess. May Donald Rest In Peace.
Julie & Albert DiTommaso
January 15, 2017
Thinking about you and your family, Peggy. Hugs.
January 15, 2017
Mary Lou, I am so sorry to read about your husband's passing. My deepest sympathy to you and to all your family.
Jean Tondi (Natatorium)
John Fagan
January 15, 2017
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. Uncle Donald was a terrific guy with an amazing laugh. He will be missed by all.
Love,
John and Jack
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