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DONALD AXLEROAD Obituary

AXLEROAD--Donald,

died September 5th in Stamford, CT, leaving his wife Erica Weingast Axleroad, sister Helene Gross and nephews Kevin and Cary. Donald founded The Food Group ad agency, was trustee emeritus of the Culinary Institute of America, a generous supporter of numerous philanthropic institutions, an avid sailor, and a prolific artist, represented in The Brooklyn Museum, The Boston Museum of Fine Arts and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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Published by New York Times on Sep. 8, 2017.

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AC

September 15, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119:50,76.

September 9, 2017

Gone and will not be forgotten, may your beloved R.I.P and may you be comforted by prayers and memories shared together.

alice brickner

September 8, 2017

Erica-
I was so sorry to see Don's name in the paper. He was a unique and very talented guy. I'm glad to see that you were two got married. I hope you had a happy time together. Please send my love and sympathy to Genieve.
Love to you, Alice

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