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LOUDONVILLE - Donald E. Graham Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at The Loving Home at Fredericks in Glenville.
Donald was born on February 3, 1943, in Lynn, Mass., the son of the late Philip T. and Kathleen (Ross) Graham. Donald was raised in Swampscott, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout and graduated from Swampscott High School in 1960. He graduated from the General Electric apprentice course. He then received his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Lowell University and his Bachelor of Science in business and economics from Salem State College. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for G.E. Turbine Division in Lynn, Mass. for 15 years, then went to Atlas Copco in Voorheesville for 20 years as a manager of manufacturing engineering, and retired from Blasch Precision Ceramics where he was an industrial mold maker.
Donald was a life member of the West Albany Rod & Gun Club. He was a talented archer, winning the N.Y.S. Archery Championship, winning the National Championship and he also won the Vegas Shoot World Tournament twice. He was inducted into the N.Y.S. Archery Hall of Fame.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie (Farris) Graham; his loving son, Donald E. (Clare) Graham, Jr., loving daughter, Dawn Mirabile and loving son, Keith Morris; and his cherished grandson, Donald "Trey" E. Graham III.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at The Loving Home at Fredericks for the care they gave to Donald.
Per Donald's request, services will be private at the convenience of the family.
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Dave Badgley
November 25, 2022
Many Great Memories shooting Archery with Don at West Albany and across the state. I will miss him.
Debbie Bell
November 17, 2022
Marie and Keith & family,
I´m so sorry to read of Don´s passing. You are all in my thoughts.
Craig and Kathy Banta
November 17, 2022
So so sorry to hear about Don. He was a good friend.I
David Townsend
November 16, 2022
A lot of fond memories with Don shooting archery all over the US. We will miss him.
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