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2022

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Donald Schermerhorn Obituary

Donald E Schermerhorn " Schemmy" 84, died Monday February 21, 2021 at the Glens Falls Center.

Born October 1, 1937 in Schenectady, NY he was the son of the late Ira N. and Blanche (Caron) Schermerhorn .

Donald was employed for over 45 years with Niagara- Mohawk Power Corporation. He was a lineman and retired as a foreman. He enjoyed the outdoors and sports which included skiing, golfing, boating on Lake George and bowling. He lived in Orange City Florida for about ten years before moving back to Lake George.

Besides his parents he is predeceased by one sister Joyce Jackson.

Survivors include one daughter Caron C. Schermerhorn of Lake George, one son Brett Schermerhorn of Duxbury, VT, three grandchildren Annika Schermerhorn, Ryer Schermerhorn and Luke Schermerhorn, and one sister Iris Odasz of South Carolina.

At Don's request there will be no call hours or services. Spring burial will be at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery Niskayuna, NY and will be announced.

Memorial's in Don's name may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Barton-McDermott Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Pine St. Chestertown, NY 12817.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Gazette Co. on Feb. 27, 2022.

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Candi Schermerhorn

February 25, 2022

Schemmy, we will miss you. Many good memories
Love
Candi

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