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DONALD P. RESTLY "Don"  
Donald Paul Restly, 90 of North Palm Beach, Florida and formerly of College Park, Maryland passed away April 30, 2011 at the Hospice Unit of Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center.A native of New Baltimore, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Josephine and Peter Restly. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Air Force from 1942 to 1948. After military service he worked for the US Post Office Accounting Division in Washington, DC for 22 years and the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission Payroll Department for 10 years, retiring from both jobs. Don was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Vincent de Paul Society and the American Legion.He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Myrtle M. Restly of North Palm Beach, sons Michael W. Restly (Colette) of Jupiter, Florida, Donald P. Restly, Jr. (Tracy) of Severn, Maryland, grandchildren Dana Burton (Lee), Kyle Restly, Tara Restly, Brendan Restly, several great grandchildren and four nieces.To commemorate Don's deep love for the church, the poor and patriotism, the family requests any memorial donations be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Clare Catholic Church in North Palm Beach or the Hospice of Palm Beach County.Don will be remembered by the many lives he touched, friends he kept in touch with over the years and his smile to all he met.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Clare Catholic Church, 821 Prosperity Farms Road, North Palm Beach, Florida 33408 at 1 p.m. Friday May 6, 2011. Interment to follow at the South Florida National Veterans Cemetery in Lake Worth, Florida. 

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Published by The Washington Post on May 4, 2011.

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May 6, 2011

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of you. Don and his smile surely will be missed, even though we know he is now in a much better place. We have so many great memories. God Bless all of you.
Jim and Doris Bender

May 4, 2011

He was a very special man, a good man. We will keep him in our hearts and remember him with love.
Beverley and Robert Morris

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