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Donald Cromwell Obituary
November 13, 1964 - October 13, 2020
Wurtsboro , NY
Donald was a lifelong resident of Middletown, NY. He passed away on Tue. October 13, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones after a short battle of cancer at the age of 55.
He was born November 13, 1964 in Warwick NY to the late Alfred and Phyllis Cromwell.
Don "aka" Papa Don was a gentle giant who loved salmon fishing upstate in Oswego NY with family and friends. He was a plumber by trade and serviced many businesses and homes in the area. He will be truly missed by many family and friends.
During his home hospice care a long time friend Shirley McCarthy and his eldest grandson Erik Jr. were able to comfort him and allow him to pass peacefully and our family will be forever grateful.
He is survived by his mother, Phyllis Cromwell of Patterson NY; his partner, Susan Keener of Wurtsboro NY; his daughter, Alisha Cromwell and her partner, Erik Ross Sr. of Pine Bush NY; his son, Donald Cromwell Jr. and his partner, Emily VanHassel of Westtown NY; his sisters, Carol Cromwell of Congers NY, Susan Cromwell of W. Palm Beach FL and brother, Alan Cromwell of Rocky Point NC; his grandchildren, Erik Jr., Evan and Aaron Ross; his nieces, Kaisha Schwegler, Brittany Hatch and several great nieces and a nephew; the mother of his children and long time friend, Tammy Margarum. He is predeceased by his father, Alfred Cromwell.
Please join us in a memorial service to remember and celebrate his life from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sat. October 31st at Crawford Town Park, 618 Lybolt Rd., Middletown NY 10941.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kimberly Knapp
October 29, 2020
Very sad to hear this he was always a very kind soft spoke man ! Prayers to his family
Bill McNeil
October 29, 2020
Great working with Don all the years.He will be missed by many.
LINDA WELCH
October 26, 2020
He was always so kind an thoughtful - a pleasure to have as a friend - much sadness for such an untimely loss - Linda W
Brittany
October 25, 2020
Great memories from sarcastic humor to your snarky laugh. You’ll be forever missed & loved... Catch a big one up there with pop-pop! We love you Uncle Don ♥
Tammy margarum
October 25, 2020
He was a terrific father and amazing grandfather to our grandchildren he will never be forgotten I'll keep your memory alive fly high my best friend
Alisha Cromwell
October 25, 2020
My father Donald Cromwell senior was an amazing father and my best friend I will hold on to all the memories and all the things that he taught me it's going to be a long hard Road but my family will help me get through and I can't wait until the day I see you again I love you your daughter your best friend
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