Donald A. Preston Sr.

Donald A. Preston Sr., 83 A lifelong Media resident Donald Anthony Preston Sr., 83, died Friday, April 13 at Riddle Memorial Hospital, after a brief illness. Mr. Preston was attended at his passing by his wife of 58 years Rosemarie Hamilton Preston; his children Donald Anthony Preston Jr., Marjorie Preston, Michelle Preston Bell, and David Preston, and his three granddaughters. Born on August 26, 1928, in Media, Mr. Preston was the son of Isaac Edward Preston and Mary Finerty Preston. He attended St. James High School in Chester and worked most of his life as a painting contractor. Mr. Preston is remembered and appreciated by his family for his strong faith, his devotion to duty, his quiet sense of humor, his humility and his unflagging work ethic. He enjoyed playing the accordion, feeding the backyard birds, fending off the backyard squirrels, gardening and doing home repairs. He was also a devout lifetime member of Nativity B.V.M. Parish. Pre-deceased by his parents; his brother Edward; sisters Eleanor Connors and Joan Preston; and son-in-law Brian K. Bell. Survivors: In addition to his wife and children, Mr. Preston is survived by seven grandchildren Garland Joan Willis, John, Joseph, Sarah, Madeline and Michael Bell and Donald David Preston; as well as his daughter-in-law, Maipu Duran. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, April 20 at 10 AM at Nativity B.V.M. Church, 30 E.t Franklin Street in Media. Calling period at Cavanagh-Patterson Family Funeral Home, 43 E. Baltimore Ave., Media 11 AM to 1 PM. Mr. Preston was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. "His Lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; over a few things thou wast faithful, over many things I will set thee. Enter into the joy of thy Lord." - Matthew 25:23.