Donald R. Davison

Donald R. Davison obituary

Donald R. Davison

Donald Davison Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edmonds & Evans Funeral Homes - Chesterton Chapel on Sep. 19, 2025.

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Donald R. Davison, 66 of Chesterton, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 peacefully at his home. He was born July 16, 1959 in Gary, IN, the son of the late Albert Sr. and Claire (Vaillancourt) Davison. Don was united in marriage to Tamara (Fifield) Davison on January 28, 2000. Tamara preceded in death on December 12, 2023. He was a loving and devoted Husband, brother, uncle and great uncle.

Don is survived by his three brothers, Albert Davison Jr., Bob (Sharon) Davison, and Matthew (Christy) Davison; seven nieces and nephews, Shannan, Mollie, Jack, Charlotte, Shae, Alyse and Kaylah; eight great-nieces and one great-nephew, Juliette, Dria, Dharma, Angelica, Jesse, Mya, Kiera, Khloe, and Karlie; and one great-great-niece, Addy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Davison Sr., Claire (Vaillancourt) Davison; and nephew, Daniel.

Private family services were held.

Thank you all for your heart felt words. They are encouraging, supportive, and appreciated. We find solace in the fact that our brother is back in the arms of his loving wife Tammy and laughing it up with his Mom and Dad in Heaven. - Bob, Matt & Albert Jr

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Edmonds & Evans Funeral Home, 517 Broadway, Chesterton, Indiana. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.ee-fh.com.

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