Donald Clarence Earle

Donald Clarence Earle obituary, Addison, NY

Donald Clarence Earle

Donald Earle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Flint Funeral Home - Addison on Oct. 25, 2025.

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Donald Clarence Earle, age 72, of Addison, New York, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on February 5, 1952, in Fulton,NY, the son of Gerald W. Earle and Mary M. Earle. Donald was a 1970 graduate of Phoenix Central School District. He married Harriet Earle (Munson) on September 12, 2003. He retired as a Physical Plant operator at Corning Community College.
Don served in the United States Navy after high school. He loved hunting, fishing, and motorcycles. He spent many years owning a mechanic/body shop with his brother. He enjoyed building and had an inventive mind, coming up with ideas to solve a problem, and would never give up on a task. He was also a talented woodworker. He will be remembered as a loving husband, brother and father.
Donald is survived by his wife Harriet Munson Earle; three children: Donald F. Earle, Gerald W. Earle, and James C. Earle; step daughter: Susan Jean Toney; three grandchildren: Krysta A. Earle, Gerell L. Earle, and Deven Mikel Toney; brother: Grover W. (Faith) Earle.
In addition to his parents, Donald was predeceased by his sister Ella Earle.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the main hall of the Polish Home, 153 W. 1st Street, South Fulton, NY 13069 on February 8, 2025 from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Flint Funeral Home, Addison, has been entrusted with the arrangements. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Donald Clarence Earle, please visit our Tree Store.

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