Gerald "Donald" Wales

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Gerald Wales Obituary

Wales, Gerald "Donald"

Gerald "Donald" Wales, age 81, of Millerton, PA, died Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at his home. He was born August 23, 1933 in Elmira, NY, a son of William and Mina (Henry) Wales. Don celebrated a 63rd wedding anniversary on March 31 with his wife, Janet (Fleming) Wales. He always enjoyed owning and operating his own farm with his wife. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Don is survived by his wife, Janet; 6 children, Connie (Jeff) McDonough of Scranton, PA, Donna Brewer of Tioga, PA, Sandra (John) Mundro of Saylorburg, PA, Donald (Karen) Wales of Millerton, PA, Timothy (Lynette) Wales of Millerton, PA, and Pamela (Russell) Draper of Millerton, PA; 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, George (Beverly) Wales of Millerton, PA, Robert Wales of AZ; a sister, Frances Woughton of Elmira, NY; sister-in-law, Erma Wales of Millerton, PA. He was predeceased by 3 brothers, Maxwell, Harrison and William, Jr.; 3 sisters, Leda Montgomery, Laura Miller, Hazel Pettit; half-brother, Joe Wales; half-sister, Eva Purvis, and a son-in-law, Robert Brewer. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Don's memory to the Millerton Fire Department, 16 North Road, Millerton, PA 16936, or Susquehanna Hospice, 24 Walnut St., Wellsboro, PA 16901. Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., 63 S. Main St., Mansfield, PA is assisting the family. www.buckheitfcandcrematory.com

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Published by Star-Gazette on Sep. 11, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Gerald Wales

11 Entries

August 23, 2015

I never experienced unconditional love and acceptance until I met your family. You were all so very kind to me. Years later I came into a relationship with God and a member of His eternal family, because of you and I can never repay your kindness and thoughtfulness to one as undeserving as myself. Thank you for being who you all are and may God bless you all abundantly.

I am sorry for your earthly loss, but I also am assured that you will be reunited in God's holy family in eternity.

In Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior,
Doris
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September 12, 2014

sorry for your loss my prays will be with you Russell and Mary Jane Tice

John Rundell, Jr.

September 12, 2014

Uncle Don was a great man. I grew up playing on the farm with Tim and since I was always hanging around anyway, he gave me a job there from the age of 12 until I was off to college. I learned how to milk cows, do field work, drive a stick shift and that one MUST never subject his cows to Rock music on the radio. He was the hardest working man that I ever knew and could work rings around everyone else. After working at one time or other for him and Uncle's Harrison, George and Bill, I learned how to appreciate hard word and every job that I have had since has seemed like a piece of cake compared to farming. He paid a very fair wage and never took advantage of his workers. He even forgave me and didn't show anger when I wrecked Donny's El Camino and broke the tongue on a wagon. He probably knew that I didn't have what it takes to be a farmer, insisting that I go to college and booted me out of the barn one morning when I showed up to work rather than taking my scheduled SAT exams. He was proud of his family, his farm, the cleanliness of his cows and the condition of his fields. In all of those years, I only remember 2 instances where he left the top of that hill. I am proud to have worked for him and sorry that I did not keep in touch in later years. Heaven just got its toughest Angel ever.

Judy Abel

September 11, 2014

Donna, May you always hold dear the memories close to your heart. Holding you in my prayers. Judy Abel

Laurie & Tom Cieri

September 11, 2014

Dear Pam & family,
I just read of your father's passing and wanted to express just how very sorry I am for your loss. I always admired how proud you were of your father when we worked together at Sullian Trail Medical. I will keep you and yours in our thoughts and in our prayers.
Sincerely,

Lydia Voorhees

September 11, 2014

To the Wales family I'm so sorry for your loss may God comfort you at this time

Dan Page

September 11, 2014

I will always remember him.

Sharon Wallace

September 11, 2014

Donna and family, I am so sorry for yet another loss. May you find peace and comfort in this time of sorrow.

Ted Cary

September 11, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Janet and family. We considered Don and Janet dear friends for over 50 years. We will miss Don, but the fond memories of him will be with us forever. Ted and Carol Cary

Lanier Bristol

September 11, 2014

Donnie and family, so sorry for your loss.My thoughts are with you at this time.

Bonnie Silvernail

September 11, 2014

So sorry to hear of Uncle Don's passing. He had the best laugh. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

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