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Catherine
December 26, 2025
.......Don a great brother-in-law who carried a heart full of tremendous love for his family .. His beautiful wife Fran daughter Diane n son Donnie Junior ... family n friends ... today he rest peacefully with his son and family within eternal life a promise from the almighty above ... free of all pain n suffering ... looking down upon his family here on earth with love and compassion knowing one day he will greet them with open arms. You will never be forgotten and we all miss you.God bless, and may he rest in peace, his sister-in-law Catherine.
Fran MacMillan
December 25, 2025
Donnie Today is Xmas and I sit here thinking of how much I have missed you in all these years you left us. I know in my heart you are taking good care of Dad since he joined you in April. My life is changed and I can only hope and pray that you and dad are together . I hope and pray that you and dad are watching over me until I join you. Luv you ,dad and the rest of our family . Merry Xmas.
RON BISCOTTI
May 13, 2025
My brother. Can't believe it's been 14 years. Clinton and I miss you and Dave every day. We know you are watching the Canes with Dave and looking out for the team. Still miss our Bike Week trips and riding with you. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Ron
Diane MacMillan
May 12, 2025
Donnie, I am going to say it over and over until we meet again, you are so missed and thought of. I still think of our last phone call planning our next cross country to Montana and you excited about your new bike. I am sure you know by now dad has left us too. I am hoping you are keeping an eye on him. I miss you both so much. I need one of your hugs.
They say time heals. That is not true. It hurts as much today as it did 14 years ago.
I love you my big brother. Keep an eye on mom and me as well. Things are pretty tough without you and dad.
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Frances MacMillan
May 12, 2025
Donnie Fourteen years ago you left us but not a day goes by that u are not in my thoughts. I know that you are taking care of Dad since he is now with you. I can´t begin to tell you how the loss of you and now Dad is so overwhelming. I never felt such pain as I have now. I want to scream that I need a big hug from both of you. My only consolation is knowing that you are together. I´m watching the Canes in the playoffs & hoping Brindamour can get that Stanley Cup.
I love you and miss you and Dad. Luv Mom
Steve Johnson
May 8, 2025
Donnie,
2006 playoffs. I went in your RV with a camera for a bit with NBC. Over at Backyard Bistro, we´d laugh at that piece and hope the Canes would get back to level again, while toasting with Blue Motorcycles.
Well, Ovie is still playing, the Backyard Bistro is called the Local and I haven´t had a Blue Motorcycle since, but damn, you´d be proud of the family atmosphere Rod has created. Go Canes! I know you´re watching in the RV in the sky.
Catherine Dimmick
May 8, 2025
Hi Donnie, even though there are miles and distance between us and beautiful blue skies. Just wanted to let you know that your thought of n loved every day and dearly missed my aunt Catherine.
Fran & Don MacMillan
May 12, 2024
Donnie today Dad and I sit here asking how we lost you thirteen years ago. We find no answer that makes sense. We watched the Canes game last night and it was a thriller. I could just imagine you and Dave standing behind the goalie as usual. You are in our hearts and we cry tears of joy of having memories that we have of you. We miss you and know that we will all be together forever.Luv Mom & Dad
Diane
May 11, 2024
The tears flow today just as they did 13 years ago. The day that changed our lives forever. I still can´t believe you were taken from us. So thankful for the precious memories that keep you in my heart and the many great trips we shared together as a family. I miss you big brother. Keep an eye on me, mom and dad until we meet on the other side. Love and hugs, your sister
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
May 11, 2024
Thirteen years gone by but it seems like yesterday. You are always in our daily lives. We all do miss you. Need some divine assistance. Canes are 3-0. I think they forgot to put the coin in the ice. Wake them up. Always with love, Aunt Rose and Ronnie
Ron Biscotti
May 10, 2024
Clinton, I and all your friends always talk about our adventures. They are the stories of times with you and Big O that keep us thinking of better times. You will always be our brother. Miss you buddy
Fran MacMillan
January 4, 2024
Happy birthday Donnie Today is your 65th birthday & you would be able to retire. I remember four months before you left us that you said u loved your job and had no intention to retire. How little did we know that would come true. We are hoping you and Dave are celebrating today together with the rest of our family. Luv you forever mom & dad
Fran MacMillan
December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas Donnie. Missing you is nothing new I don´t need a holiday to think of you. Twelve years and I still want to go back in time when you were here with us. I know you & Dave are making sure our family and his are going to have a great day. Luv you forever and ever Mom & Dad
Ron Biscotti
May 18, 2023
Miss you, my brother. Clinton and I talk about you and Dave all the time. I know you and him are looking down on the Canes. Just wish you were both here so we could all celebrate the way we used to. It's riding season, I know you are with me. miss you
Diane MacMillan
May 12, 2023
Hi Don, twelve years later and I am still typing thru tears. There are no words to describe how my heart feels not to have you here. There are so many times I just want to call you and see you and get a big bear hug. Just know, you are so missed and so remembered. With love from my heart until we meet. Your sister, Diane. Hugs and kisses. Do what you can to get the Canes to bring the cup home again.
Mom & Dad
May 12, 2023
Donnie I guess I lost my message I started to write today to tell you we miss you . Canes won and need one more round for the eastern division.Twelve years have gone by with out you and our heart still wants you to know how much we miss you. I watch the game and look for u and Dave behind the goalkeeper . Luv you forever and I know we are going to get a big hug when we join you in the place above . Mom and Dad
Rose and Ronnie
May 8, 2023
My dear nephew and cousin, not a day goes by that your memory is front and center. You are a part of our daily life. The Canes need your help and we wonder if you and Dave could do a little push upstairs. Maybe the coin should be put in the ice???they could use a duplicate of what you and Dave did years ago, but they could use your help. I´m sure that your memories are still instilled in Brandamore. You are soooooomissed. Need a few blessings down here. Love Aunt Rise and Ronnie
Catherine Hodle Dillick
January 5, 2023
Hello Donnie just wanted you to know I´m thinking about you .... I´m sure your Christmas was grand and I know your thoughts were back home also .... You are always in our hearts have a great day and give everyone our love .... Love aunt Catherine
Ron Biscotti
January 5, 2023
Always thinking about you, especially on your birthday. We will be gathering with Clinton and friends and as always tell Donnie Mac stories buddy. You and Dave are missed and will never be forgotten.
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
January 5, 2023
You are missed every day. Birthdays come and go but you remain a part of our daily lives. Always in our heart, Love Aunt Rose and Ronnie
Fran MacMillan
January 4, 2023
Happy Birthday our son!!! We love you so much and the time just makes us miss you more. I still can´t believe that we are here without you. I watch the Canes and look behind the goalie for you and Dave. I hope you are taking everybody in your RV to see the country. Luv and miss you forever. Mom & Dad
Mary Rybka
January 4, 2023
Missing you on your birthday!!
Love, Mary
Diane MacMillan
January 4, 2023
On your birthday. I say Happy Birthday in heaven, but there is nothing happy about it. Without you here the break in my heart will never mend. You are so missed and so loved. Thinking of our last bear hug. Love Your little sister, Diane
RON BISCOTTI
May 13, 2022
You are missed in Raleigh my brother. No matter who Clinton and I talk to your name always is brought up in the conversation. You will always be remembered as the "ICEMAN" to the entire Caniac nation. I miss my riding partner. Motorcycle rides don't seem the same without you. We could use some of your and Dave's magic in the playoffs. Luv ya! man. Ron
Fran MacMillan
May 13, 2022
As time goes on the memories get stronger and the missing you is harder to accept. I can´t believe it´s time to plan our rev trip and yet again you are not with us. I miss you calling and saying just checking up on you and dad. I can just see you and Dave behind the goalie watching the Canes & waving up to Dad and me in the stand. Luv you forever and ever. Mom & Dad
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
May 12, 2022
You are missed every day. I know you already know but your Canes are on the roll . I hope they put your gold coin in the ice. I know you and Dave are watching from your favorite place on the ice. Keep it up cause we down here are rooting every game for them. Love and hugs Aunt Rise and Ronnie .
Diane
May 12, 2022
Another year has gone by and I am missing you even more. Things are getting crazy down here. Sure could use one of your big hugs. Words can´t even express how much you are missed. Sending you a big hug .
Love and kisses from your sister
Fran MacMillan
January 4, 2022
Happy Birthday Donnie!!! We miss you !!! They say that time can do so much but the hurt just never goes away. I hope you are having a big celebration with our family. Luv,Luv,luv,Mom & Dad
Diane MacMillan
January 4, 2022
Thinking of you with tears in my eyes and loving memories in my heart on this, your 63rd birthday. I hope you know how much you are missed. Love, hugs and kisses, Diane
Fran MacMillan
December 25, 2021
Donnie It´s been ten years since you´ve left us and the missing and hurting is still here. The holidays come and go but the joy is hard to find without you. I can only hope that you and the rest of our family are together and celebrating Christmas. Luv forever mom and dad
Frances MacMillan
May 12, 2021
Donnie
It is ten years since you left us and time seems to go slowly without you here. I can’t believe that we lost you. I wonder of how you would react to the virus attacking everyone. Rod Brindamour is the Canes Coach and he is in the playoffs for the third straight year. I know you are watching and rooting for them . Dave sent a video showing us your friends and Dave are still thinking of you. We miss you so much and know that we will join you and never let 6ou go. Love you forever and ever. Mom & dad
Diane
May 12, 2021
Ten years of missing you. Not a day goes by I don’t think of you. A lot of times I ask myself what would Donnie do? I just want to call you. Just know you are so loved. Your memories are so cherished. Until we meet, remember, you are so deep in my heart. I know you are watching over us. Love and hugs
R & R Emerson
May 10, 2021
Miss you Donnie. How could 10 years fly by in a blink of an eyelash but your presence is still and will always be with us. Our lives are not complete with your absence. You are in our minds and heart everyday.Make sure that the rest of the family watches over us and the world. With Teddy Bear hugs and kisses, Love Aunt Rose and Ronnie.
RON BISCOTTI
January 6, 2021
Miss you all the time my brother...this Covid thing is messing up our birthday celebration for you and Clinton but we will get together as soon as we can to celebrate
Diane MacMillan
January 4, 2021
Big brother, on your birthday ...thankful for all the great memories and saddened by so many we never had the chance to make. Still can’t believe you left us 9 yrs ago. You are so missed and loved. Sending you a big hug and kiss until we meet up. Love Diane
Fran MacMillan
January 1, 2021
Happy New Year Donnie!! Miss you !! Luv Mom & Dad
May 12, 2020
It is hard to believe it has been 9 years. I remember the call that you were gone like it was yesterday. I remember our last phone call and our last hug.. Thank god for the memories with you. They are priceless. You are always in my heart big brother. Miss you.
Love Diane
Aunt Rose and Ronnie Emerson
May 11, 2020
Dear nephew, We think of you everyday. It's such a privilege having you as part of our lives. Never to be forgotten having your memory and the good times we shared with family. Forever loving and missing you.
MacMillan
April 12, 2020
Happy Easter!! Today as everyday our thoughts and memories are of you. We think of all the happiness you brought into our lifes. Love you forever and ever , Mom & Dad
December 26, 2019
Sending my love to you big brother. I am closing my eyes and remembering your big bear hug. Missing you. Love Diane.
Fran MacMillan
December 25, 2019
MERRY CHRISTMAS! Our love for you will never change and missing you every day is still the same. We are hoping you are having a ice party taking all of our family and especially your friends from the PNC (RBC Ctr) Arena for a Xmas ride. Luv you forever. Mom & Dad
Donald Macmillan
November 28, 2019
Happy Thanksgiving to our wonderful son . You are so missed in our life. It seems that time is standing still without you. We have been so blessed to have you and are waiting to get that big hug . Luv you forever ,Mom & Dad
Kare Prince
May 13, 2019
Donnie,
I miss you every day when I see the ice. I wish we had more folks like you here and alot more blue motorcycles! Love you always!
Ron Biscotti
May 12, 2019
Miss you my friend. I know you are watching your Canes in this playoff run. We all still have great memories being with you in 2006 and our Cup celebrations. Always in our hearts.
Fran & Don MacMillan Sr
May 12, 2019
Donnie
I brought out your last Mother's Day card you sent me before you left us and found a little comfort in knowing you loved us and left us with many memories.
We're following the Canes and know you are hoping for a big win today.
Luv mom & dad
May 12, 2019
8 years today we lost you. 8 years living with a broken heart. You are so loved big brother and you are so missed. Memories with you are cherished. Missing your big bear hugs. All my love,Diane
May 11, 2019
Another year , just seems like yesterday. We miss you. Keep your eye on those canes! All our love Aunt Rose and Ronnie
Catherine Hodle dimmick
May 10, 2019
Hi Donny its aunt Catherine think of you a lot miss you wish we could of spend sometime together if you bump into my son Frankie and his father Bucky give them a hug from me love you have a good day till we all meet again love aunt Catherine
Ron Biscotti
January 6, 2019
Miss you my brother..riding motorcycles just isn't the same..happy birthday. Ride on....
January 4, 2019
Donnie Today is your birthday and I still dont understand how this could be. Our hearts are so filled with your memory and love of you. You are in our thoughts every day . Happy Birthday ! I know Aunt Gerry , Uncle Mike, Grandma, Grandpa Uncle. Ronnie are joining you with a cake. Luv you so much and when we meet I will hug you and never let you go.
Luv Mom & Dad
January 4, 2019
On your 60th birthday. I can't say happy birthday because it is not...I am missing you more and more...cherishing the memories with you and thinking of you is my only comfort. Waiting for that big bear hug when we meet again.
Deepest love from your sister
Aunr Rose and Ronnie
December 29, 2018
Holiday season and you are dearly missed. Love u.
May 12, 2018
Dear Donnie
How can it be 7 years that you have left us. We love and miss you . You are in our hearts and forever remembered .
Luv
Mom and Dad
XOXOXO
May 12, 2018
Still a hole in my heart that will never heal...love and miss you big brother.
Love Diane
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
May 12, 2018
We misssss you. You are in our thoughts EVERY day. Love and tears Aunt Rose and Ronnie
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
May 12, 2018
You are in our thoughts EVERY day not just today. We misssssssss you. Love and tears. Aunt Rose and Ronnie
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
January 5, 2018
Remembered you as everyday on your birthday. Thank you for being instrumental in my getting better today. Wearing the hurricane robe with you always there my prayers were sanctioned and Im better now!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you Little Donnie. Aunt Rose and Ronnie with love!
May 13, 2017
HOW CAN IT BE SIX YEARS WITHOUT YOU? THE TIME PASSES SLOWLY AND YET IT PASSES QUICKLY BUT NOTHING CHANGES. WE STILL SHED TEARS AND ENJOY YOUR MEMORIES THAT WE CHERISH.
LUV FOREVER
MOM &DAD
May 13, 2017
A loving memory of you! Our hearts are full of them. Miss you so much. Love mom and dad xxoo
May 12, 2017
I miss you more and more as the days pass big brother. Your absence in our life is so painful. But the memories are deep in my heart. Miss you.hug you,
Love Diane
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
May 12, 2017
Donnie, we miss you everyday. You are always in our thoughts. Love for you never dies!
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
April 17, 2017
Looks like my message didn't take on Easter Sunday but you are always in our thoughts. Every day is a Little Donnie's day in our hearts. Love you big guy!
January 4, 2017
Donnie
Another birthday without you and it still doesn't seem right. We cannot ever have imagined losing you. The pain never goes away and the tears still flow. We miss you terribly .
Luv
Mom & Dad
Aunt Rose and Romnie
January 4, 2017
My dearest Little Donnie, You are always in our hearts .Love you. I look at the video because it's like your still with us and remember the wonderful times together Always in our hearts.
Tom and Nancy Keyes
January 4, 2017
Don was our next-door neighbor for several years in Killingworth, before he moved to North Carolina. He was a good friend as well as a good neighbor, always there to help, if needed....and a hard working man who could fix just about anything. We still talk about "Donnie" to this day and will always remember him .....
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
January 2, 2017
Another year without you. You are with us every day in our thoughts and prayers. Take care of the family and give them a little nudge to make sure they contact the above to take care of us. Miss and love you
December 26, 2016
Hi Don,
There really is no Christmas since you have been gone...just a day to get through. ...wish I could call you..love and hugs..Diane
Rise and Ronnie
December 27, 2016
Dear Donnie, Another Christmas with tears but knowing you are taking care of the family on the other side and making sure that they are not alone and enjoying the holiday season gives us all comfort. Little Donnie we love you
December 25, 2016
Donnie
Today is another Xmas without you. The pain doesn't go away it only dulls. I can't even express how much you are missed.
LUV
Mom & DAD
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
September 25, 2016
Just dropped in to say we love and miss you. Give grandpa, grandma, Mike and Gerry a hug and a " I love you"
May 17, 2016
You are thought of daily, my dear cousin, along with my Mom and Uncle Mike and Gram and everyone...and especially on May 12th. It was harder this year because we are not only missing you on that day but my Moms anniversary was spent without her. So hopefully you can give them all hugs from us. Not a day goes by without a special prayer for all my special family above. Missing you all so much...Mary
May 12, 2016
I don't even have words anymore to express how much I miss you. I am so thankful for the cherished memories of our family times together. I can't wait until we meet again. Only then will the tears stop. Awaiting the big bear hug.
Love, Diane
Rose and Ronnie Emerson
May 12, 2016
We miss you sooooooooooo much. Think of you every day. May 12th is forever etched in our lives. Love you. Aunt Rose and Ronnie
May 12, 2016
Donnie,
We just came from the cemetery and still cant understand how this came to be. We will never have closure until we get that big hug & hear you say you are just checking up on us. It's five years without you and it seems like it was just yesterday that you left us We love you and think of all our happy times we had as a family together.
Mom & Dad
XOXOXO
Aunt Rose and Ronnie
March 27, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts are with you today and everyday. Miss you Easter love, Aunt Rose and Ronnie
January 4, 2016
Donnie
Another birthday without you to celebrate with. Time goes by but memories of you do not fade they only help us relive all the happy times we had in our family. We still wait for you to call and check up on us even though that can never be.
Mom & Dad
January 4, 2016
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mary rybka
January 4, 2016
Dearest Donnie, I wrote this last night so it would be here for your birthday on the 4th but it isnt showing. We are always missing you dearly, especially on your birthday. On Sunday, as we spread some of mom's ashes on the end zone at the Buffalo Bills game and a John Deere tractor was passing by, I felt as if you were there too and letting us know by showing the colors of your ice making machine! Happy Birthday, my dearest cousin! You are sooo missed! Love, Mary
Hopefully you are having a nice birthday now that so many new angels have joined you! We love and miss you all!
January 4, 2016
Thinking of you today, on your birthday, as I do everyday. So thankful for the wonderful memories. Miss you. Love and Hugs Diane
January 4, 2016
January 4th . Today is another day for birthday greetings. As birthdays come and go, you are in our hearts and prayers every day. Miss you. Love and prayers Aunt Rose and Ronnie
mary rybka
December 27, 2015
Dear Donnie, you now have 2 more special people to celebrate Christmas with. Hopefully my mom is getting together a Merry Christmas with all her glitz and glamour for you all! Love, Mary
December 26, 2015
Always watch your video. It's consoling to hear your voice and your presence is always here. Christmas's come and go but you are remembered every day. Take care of your Grandparents, aunts and uncles. Love Aunt Rose, and Romnie
December 25, 2015
I write this thru tears big brother. I miss you. I want nothing for Christmas but to see your number come across my phone and you tell me these last four and a half years have been a bad dream. I am so thankful for the wonderful memories of you and what you mean to our family. Believe me, mom dad and I keep your spirit with us every day.
I love you.Big hug and kisses, Diane
December 25, 2015
Donnie
Merry Xmas. We miss you more each day.
It is now 10 days that Aunt Gerry & Uncle Mike left us to join you up in the sky . I know that you will take good care of them. Our hearts are saddened again but we know that we will all be together in time.
We love you forever & cherish the memories we have.
Mom & Dad
December 20, 2015
Hi Donnie it's aunt Catherine want to wish you a Merry Christmas and ask God to take care of Aunt Gerry and Uncle Mike... Im sure you all are going to have a beautiful joyous Christmas with all your grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.... Merry Christmas Donnie lv Aunt Catherine....
December 19, 2015
My dear nephew, Today we said our fair wells to Aunt Gerry and Uncle Mike, please take care of them.Love, Aunt Rose and Ronnie
Ron Biscotti
May 20, 2015
Dave,Clinton and I got together to remember the good times the other night...there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about you..always my friend and riding partner..miss you buddy
May 18, 2015
Donnie,
Everyone thinks I walk around talking to myself and I let them. You know the truth is that I walk around talking to you and Gram Budnick, asking you both and a few others to watch over us all and help us get through every day. Sorry this was late but believe me, not a day goes by that I don't think of you.
Love,
Mary
May 18, 2015
Donnie, you are thought of each and every day and deeply missed each and every day. Love and in our hearts, Aunt Gerry, Uncle Richie and Uncle Mike.
PS please forgive your cousin Mary, as you probably know her internet works only half of the time
May 13, 2015
Your prayer, picture and birthday card remains on my dresser. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love Aunt Rosr and Ronnie
May 12, 2015
4 years have passed but memories of you are strong in my heart. You are so missed, so loved , and so remembered.. I will never forget your big bear hug. I love you big brother.
Donald MacMillan
May 12, 2015
Today is 4 years that you left us. We still cry & remember our happy times & ask why you are gone but there is no answer. We love you & miss your big hugs.
Mom & Dad
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Ain't Gerry, Uncle Richie and Uncle Mike
January 4, 2015
Love you and miss you. Please ask God to help me get through each day. Love Aunt Gerry, Unclle Richie and Uncle Mike
January 4, 2015
It's another birthday without you & our feelings never change. We still miss that big hug & wish that you were here.
Love
Mom and Dad
January 4, 2015
You are here in my heart and cherished memories. But you are so missed big brother.
Love Diane
XXOO
January 4, 2015
You are here in my heart and cherished memories. The pain of missing you is here too. That will not be gone until we meet. I miss you.
Love Diane
Rose and Ronnie
January 4, 2015
Another year. Miss you. In our hearts, thoughts, and prayers. Love Aunt Rose and Ronnie
January 4, 2015
Donnie
Today is your fourth birthday that you are gone but not forgotten in our life.We cherish the memories & love we shared with you .
Love forever until we get that big hug.
Mom & Dad
December 25, 2014
Three christmas's past and I am missing you more than words can say. So thankful for memories that help ease the pain. Keep watching over us until we meet again. Forever in my heart.
Love,hugs & kisses,
Diane
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