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Donald Parr Obituary
Newfield - Donald E. Parr, 67, passed away suddenly at his home in Shelter Valley, Newfield, NY on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was born in Ithaca, son of Thelma Wittig Parr who survives him and the late Richard Parr, Jr.
Don was a graduate of Ithaca High School, SUNY Delhi and was retired from McDonald's where he had worked for many years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Ithaca Eagles Club.
In addition to his mother, Don is survived by his sister, Nancy Hubschmitt and her husband, Michael of Glenfield, NY; his nieces, Tracy Lewis and her husband, Christopher and Major Krista King (USAF) and her husband, Adam and his great niece, Esther Lewis.
Private graveside services will be celebrated by Fr. Augustine Chumo at the Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations in Don's memory may be directed to the charity of one's choice.
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Candy Poole
June 9, 2021
How could a year have passed so quickly. I miss you more with each passing day. I love you, my friend. No more pain, no more worries. I will see you in the near future.
Candy Poole
June 15, 2020
It has only been a couple of days and my heart is even heavier. To think of all the wasted time in our lives. There just doesnt seem to be the right words to describe my feelings. Thelma and Nancy, I feel your pain. Thank you for lending Donny to me for so many years. He was so important to my whole family and my NY friends. Rest my sweet, sweet Donny.
Bob
June 15, 2020
I worked with donnie at McDonald's he was a joy to be around could always make you laugh with some of the things he would do and say. His favorite was always Friday when his shift would end he would say today my last day and slam his uniform to floor before putting it in the washer. He was always so friendly to everyone be other employees or customers. He will be missed
dave rogachefsky
June 15, 2020
Nancy, I am very sorry about the loss of your brother. May his memory always be for a blessing for all of your family.
Danny Joe Cleveland
June 15, 2020
I spent more hours with Donnie Parr than most people in this world and I couldnt ever find a negative thing to say about him, he was always there when needed and never complained about anything, just sitting and watching football with him was a great time because whoever you wanted to cheer for he would do the same and tell you they were the best team ever, when it came time to get my drivers permit I spent a solid 8 hours just driving around with him in the passenger seat never complaining a bit just letting me go all over and that was everyday with him, he never complained, he never said a negative word about anybody and he agreed with anything you said or did, right, wrong, or indifferent, there truly isnt very many people in this world like him, he will always have a special place in my heart and soul.
Michael Schultz
June 15, 2020
Aunt Thelma & Nancy-
So sorry to hear about Donnies passing he will always be loved & missed. My thoughts & prayers are with you
Saron Schaffhouser
June 15, 2020
I'm so sorry for you loss. I worked with Donny in the 80's. We had many laughs....probably too many. He would say his nick name was Pargo...Parr go do this, Parr go do that! Quite a funny man. When going back to visit, he always recognized me and welcome me with a warm hug. He will be missed by many.
Chip Seager
June 15, 2020
Donny had the biggest heart!!! He would do anything for anyone. He absolutely loved all of his family and friends. I had the honor to be blessed to have met him and become friends with him. He always had a smile and that was very heartwarming. I know he is up in heaven with my mom and they are whipping up a batch of Spencer Lake Power Punch and seeing what kind of shenanigans they can get into. We all now have another Guardian Angel looking down over us. I love you Donny and I miss you already. R.I.P. my friend!!!
Candy Poole
June 14, 2020
One of the kindest, gentlest souls I have ever had the privilege of knowing. He was a true friend and member of my family. I love you, my friend. You will live on in my heart.
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