Donald William Conklin

Donald William Conklin obituary, Dansville, NY

Donald William Conklin

Donald Conklin Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hindle Funeral Home, Inc. on May 15, 2024.

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Dansville-Donald Conklin age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 9, 2024, at the Vincent House following an illness.
He was born on November 13, 1933, in Dansville, a son of the late George Peter and Gretchen Mae (Ash) Conklin, He was also predeceased by his wife Nancy (Culbertson) Conklin, his two sons, Jack and Peter Conklin.
Don had a tremendous love for his family. He was devoted to supporting and attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events, concerts, and other activities. Don enjoyed woodworking, completing puzzles, and his ever-growing collection of Hess trucks. He participated in the Lion's Club and sang in the Minstrel Show each year. Don retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester; his work was in 16mm film. He had a unique laugh, one that was contagious.
Surviving Don, are two daughter's in-law, Terrie Applin, and Mary Lou Conklin, grandchildren, Megan (Greg) Stokesberry, Kaitlin (Corey) Strick, Riley (Matthew Pace) and Ryan Conklin, great-grandchildren, Addison, and Milania Musto, a sister in-law Jean (Frank) Gottschall, a brother in-law Jim (Kathy) Culbertson
A Celebration of life will be held on Thursday May 23, 2024, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Scovilles 60 Red Jacket St. Dansville, NY 14437. Don will be privately buried next to his wife Nancy in Greenmount Cemetery Dansville. Arrangements by the Hindle Funeral Home Inc.271 Main St. Dansville, NY. Online remembrances may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com.
In Lieu of Flowers, please make donations to Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center at NOYES Memorial Hospital, 111 Clara Barton St. Dansville, NY 14437, or the Vincent House 310 2nd Ave. Wayland NY, 14572.

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Barbara Anderson

May 22, 2024

He was a wonderful delight to have in the Lions Club chorus every year we had our show! He Wii be missed dearly!
So sorry for your loss.

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Ann Schwenzer

May 16, 2024

Don was a great craftsman and a wonderful person. Many years ago when my husband and I were expecting, Don surprised us by refinishing my husbands childhood rocking horse and regifting it to us and our baby. He had stripped it down and finished it off beautifully! It was a wonderful surprise for us. He was talented with a great sense of humor. He will be missed!

Ann Schwenzer

May 16, 2024

Don was a great craftsman and loyal friend. Many years ago when we were expecting, Don refinished my husband´s old childhood rocking horse. He stripped it and refinished it so nicely and now our grandsons have it. What a beautiful piece it was. Such a giving person. He will be missed.

Barb Anderson

May 16, 2024

Singing and joking with him in the minstrel shows from when I first joined in 1981.
Sorry for your loss. Great guy !

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