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Cheryl D Slivick posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Daddy, It has been over 2 1/2 years. I miss you so much. I see dragonflies everywhere, is that you? I have days that I can't stop thinking about you. You never got to see us be ok. I know you know, but I have a good job now and just got an awesome review. I know you would be proud. It doesn't seem fair you are gone. You are one of the few people who could always pull me out of my funks. I love you and miss you so much.
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Cheryl D Slivick posted a condolence
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Daddy, it has been more than 6 months now and I still can't believe you are gone. I miss you more and more everyday. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Thank you again so much for everything you ever do for us. You are a special man, and this world is so different and darker without you. I love you Daddy
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Duane Piede posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Sincere regrets to the Family. I worked with Don at RG&E, and especially when we were both on assignment to the NY Power Pool in Albany. Don was a genuine force of nature, a tireless contributor, and a cheerleader at a time much cheering was needed. He will always be remembered fondly.
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Christian posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
My God Bless you and keep you safe. You will missed by all the lives you have touched.
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Stephanie & Ken Kelley posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Don was a great Dad. I should know because he was always like a second dad to me. He always talked with a kind voice and had the ""magic"" touch. I have many fond memories and he will be missed very much. I love you Dad!
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Stephanie & Ken Kelley posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Don was a great Dad. I should know because he was always like a second dad to me. He always talked with a kind voice and had the ""magic"" touch. I have many fond memories and he will be missed very much. I love you Dad!
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Caitie Coo posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I loved my papa. He taught me how to play Solitaire. He gave me Tootsie Rolls, even when my mom didn't know. He swang me in his arms and sang Do Te Do. He even played dolls with me, especially with Betsy and Felicity. Papa loved to watch me Irish Dance and for Christmas he and Grammie gave me Irish practice shoes. They watched me open my presents at Christmas time, every year. Papa came to my very first musical ever. He flew in from Florida and saw my dress rehearsal and came to my opening show of "Annie". I was proud that he saw me. I really am very glad that he could make it through all the times he has had with me. I hope that he will be able to meet my sister, Dot, in Heaven. I really hope that I will get to see him one day. Papa, I hope you are having an excellent time in heaven. Please watch over mom, my aunts, my Grammie, Curtis, Carrie and me, and your whole family. Papa was the best man in the whole world! Love Caitlin, Your Granddaughter
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Caroline May Violet French posted a condolence
Thursday, January 20, 2011
I know we are all feeling a little bit sad, That we've lost our Bumpa, Papa, our friend and our dad Together we have cried an ocean of tears As we feel so empty and hold many fears But Bumpa would want us to know he's in a good place And that he watching us all with a smile on his face As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be That he has raised such a beautiful and special family Thinking back now I really must say I feel lucky and privileged to have known Bumpa to this day For in my life, you have played a special part The memories I will treasure and keep close to your heart For me I am glad Caitie got to meet And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete To each one of us he has loved and cared And a family, be thankful for the good times we shared Although he has gone we will always be together And his spirit will live on each one of us forever When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar
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Michael French posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Don will always be a very good friend of mine. I was Lucky to get to know him as my brothers Father in Law, and Honored to get to know him better as a friend in the yeas that followed. My Sincere Sympathies go out to Don's Family. I know that he will be missed by many.
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Scott French posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
You couldn’t stop him; Dad was always involved with something extra. Even when he retired, he didn’t. On top of all that, he was dealing with 5 Deverell girls. The man knew how to delegate; the words to me were “she’s your problem now†as he handed Lorie off to me on our wedding day. He did that in some form or another 3 more times with each son-in-law. Knew how to delegate! We will take good care of all of them dad. Dad had the ability to finish a half told story when his daughters would start another conversation among themselves in the middle of his story, all the while never raising his voice. To me, Donald H. Deverell was the prime example of what a father should be. I will miss you dad.
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Sam & Pat Tripp posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
We've had such a long friendship... back to the 60's during the MCB4 Navy days when Don used to come to our little cottage in Rhode Island for dinner. After the navy we met Joyce, and they had 4 wonderful girls. We've remained friends to this day. It's so hard to believe he's gone. Take heart in your wonderful memories. He will always be with you. Love, Sam & Pat
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Karen Bennigsohn posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
My heart goes out to all of you. A great man will be missed. He will be forever in your hearts and will always stay with you. My prayers go out to all of you. [Remember Denice, your Daddy will always be with you forever in your memories and thoughts. Talk to him often and he will listen. Love you!]
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Robert Calus posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Don, We worked together for many years. You were always there when needed. Now you've gone and I can't come and say goodbye. I will always remember you. You were a terrific husband, a loving father and a great all around guy. Everyone will miss you. God bless my friend and enjoy the after life that you longingly deserve. Rest-in-peace always!!!!
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Embre Clark posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
I was so sad when Michelle told me the news. I thought back to many many years ago when my daughter(krystle) and I attended the Amerk's games...how Don used to make it a point to come over and talk to Krystle...pinch her cheeks...and make her laugh. Don was always so friendly!! He will be missed...but not forgotten. And Michelle...remember what I said...He may not be physically here...but he will still answer you when you talk to him!!! You will hear his whispers every day!!!
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Jeff Savidge posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
I was so sad to hear about Don's passing. He truly was a great friend. Our family got very close to Don's through Amerks hockey. No matter how bad of a day you were having, when Don came around he brightend your spirits with his stories along with his fooling around. No matter what, Don always put a smile on your face. I will never be able to drive by an electricity substation without thinking of Don. No matter what story Don told there was a lesson to be learned from it. So as Don moves on to a better place, we can rest knowing that there are alot of people there that are learning alot and definitely have a smile on their face. We will miss you Don..
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jill banker posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
michelle.. i'm so sorry for you and your families loss. i know how much you loved your daddy. he will be missed. you and your loved one are in my thoughts and prayers. i'm here if you need anything... hugs and kisses.. jill
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Ken Savidge posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Don, Today was the first time I did not laugh when I heard your name. You were always the life of the party. It saddens me to think that I will never see your smiling face again. You will be missed by all of us. You're in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. You will be missed but never forgotten. It is a pleasure to call you a friend. Ken Savidge
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Raymond Dreimiller Jr. posted a condolence
Monday, January 17, 2011
Don, I will never forget the first time that I met you. I had just passed my General Class Ham Radio test and, was discussing a problem that I had with some of my station electronics with someone on 2 meters. You and Joyce were coming back from a band concert at Charlotte Beach. You had your mobile rig on and broke into the QSO and explained how to solve the problem and incredibly came over to the house with ground rods etc. to oversee the solution. This began a mentor friendship that I value beyond words. I always looked forward to the times that my parents and I would get together with you and Joyce for supper at Dansville or Brians USA Diner to catch up on things whenever you came back from your out of town consulting engineering. You came around at a tough time in my life; just after the loss of my Grandmother. Thank you for your knowledge and inspiration that not only carried me onto my extra class ham radio license but additionally to other accomplishments in science and aviation. I'm a volunteer examiner now and give back to the hobby just as you did. You are an inspiration and hero and I feel so fortunate to have known you and to have had you as a friend. Sadly for too short of a time. Raymond J. Dreimiller Jr.
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Thomas W. Slater posted a condolence
Monday, January 17, 2011
I worked with Don at RG&E. He was a great person, very funny and smart. He was very through and a joy to work with on the job. My best to all for the future.
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Larry Manchester posted a condolence
Monday, January 17, 2011
Joyce and family, Our sincerest condolences for you loss of Don. He will be remembered as a strong and loving man, and a good man to everyone that met him. God Bless his soul, and God you. Much Love, Larry and Angela Manchester
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Sandy(Manchester)Vitalone posted a condolence
Monday, January 17, 2011
You were the'magical man' with children.
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Virinia Caulkins posted a condolence
Monday, January 17, 2011
Joyce and the girls; So sorry for your loss, a truly great man has gone on to be with the father. Don you and Joyce were such a special part of our daughters life. I think she spent almost as much time at your home as ours. You were truly special to her (her second mom and dad)Cher has been and always be our daughter...God Bless Ginny and Bob Caulkins
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Rhonda Taft posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
michelle and family, Im very sorry about your lost. michelle i went to school with you and your father worked with my dad. i remember goin to Amerks games with your family and it was so much fun. my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Eric Burkhartzmeyer posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
My condolences to Don's family. Working with Don at the RG&E Substation Engineering Department has left me with many good memories. I met Don after he "retired", but worked with him many times in my years at RG&E. Don was a good man, a great teacher, and mentor. He touched the lives of several generations of engineers and technicians. Rest in peace Don.
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Kathy Tisdale posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Don, You were a true inspiration to so many. You touched so many hearts, even mine. You are the rock of your family. Exactly the kind of father one could only hope for. Thank You for letting me in to your special family. Your daughters and wife are true treasures. You inspired me in so many ways by being a wonderful father and husband. You led my brother to be a fine man. You'll be greatly missed!!!
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Jim & Vickie Savidge posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
We met Don and Joyce and his daughters Lorie, Denice, Michele and Cheryl in 1986 through Amerks hockey. Don and Joyce and his family, and our family and friends, and of course Bear, enjoyed many excursions to different AHL cities the Amerks played in. During our hockey excursions in the “Fan Van†we got many a lesson about the make up of all the electrical power transmission lines between Rochester and the various AHL cities. On these trips Don kept us entertained with his lengthy and humorous stories. Don loved to “hawk’ Amerks programs at the War Memorial. He would also step up and hawk programs at games in many other cities. Don was a friend to all, especially little children. When walking through a restaurant or crowd you had to wait because Don had stopped to talk to a small child (with their parents permission). Don played Santa Claus for many years. He had his own suit and took great delight in handing out gifts to the kids. He was real good at it too. Even his own grandchildren didn’t know him. Don could be jealous too. At our sons wedding reception during his speech he bemoaned (in jest) the fact that I was younger than him and had retired before him, even though we both went on to work after that. We continued to be friends outside of hockey. I am going to miss sitting down and chatting with Don about the latest power project that he was working on. Don will be fondly remembered and greatly missed.
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Bill & Sharon Beeke posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
We wish to send our thoughts and prayers to all of the family for Don. We knew him from the American Legion and he was a true American and a great member of the Monroe County Honor Guard. May he rest in peace.
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Victor Tranello posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
What a wonderfull person and mentor,besides being one of the best engineers I have ever worked with. We have had many laughs along the way. We will miss you.
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Mike Welch posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
I always hoped I would let you know how thankful I was, personally, to you. For all that you have done for our family. Raising a wonderful daughter, and giving such joy and love to her daughter. Such gifts given, that I knew I could not reciprocate that kind of love and generosity. I find myself at odds, knowing that this is part of life, but also struggling to get beyond what we've all lost. Thank you, Chief. I am standing upon the seashore. A ship, at my side, spreads her white sails to the moving breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until, at length, she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other. Then, someone at my side says, "There, she is gone" Gone where? Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast,hull and spar as she was when she left my side. And, she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destined port. Her diminished size is in me -- not in her. And, just at the moment when someone says, "There, she is gone,"there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, "Here she comes!" And that is dying... Death comes in its own time, in its own way. Death is as unique as the individual experiencing it. -Henry Van Dyke
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curtis french posted a condolence
Sunday, January 16, 2011
i was closer to him then anyone else that should say alot
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Joyce posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
ILYMMM--My Husband, my best friend, my forever. I will hold you in my heart and we will be together again one day. Love Babe
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Robert M. Berry posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Will miss you very much. Thank you for everything, especially your daughter Missy. Now, off you go to help God with his electrical plan to keep the stars lit.
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Roni Cannan posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Michelle & Robert Oh my God, I am so sorry about your Dad. I will call you soon so we can talk. Please let me know what happened. Tell your Mom and sisters that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I will always think of your Dad as "Santa",the man who made others feel loved and special. I Love you, Roni
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Amanda Savidge posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Don was an amazing person. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend. A man that had more knowledge of things I would never understand but my husband could. They had this thing they did since my husband was a kid....""what is pie"" 3.14159265358979323 and I know he just told the angels way faster than I could type it! And I will never forget the HUGE cowboy hat that he wore at my wedding reception! What a sport! But one of my favorite memories is when he came to see our house for the first time......he asked to use the bathroom, and without thinking I told him to leave his quarter on the back of the toilet. He stopped turned around with a big smile and told me I fit in just fine. Don has touched many lives and no one will ever forget him. Joyce, Denice, Lorie, Cherie and Missy and families our thoughts and prayers are with you thru this difficult time. You now have a precious angel to guide you until you meet again.
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carolyn mueller posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
you were the best dad ever and you always brought a smile to everyone you will live on in our hearts and thoughts forever. all my love caulkins carolyn
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John Slivick posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
To the man that was a huge part of my life for the last 18 years all I can say is Thank You for everything you have ever done for myself and Cheryl. I don't know if you ever knew how much you were appreciated but I'm here to tell you it was Immeasurable. From not only allowing me into your family but making me feel like a huge part of it I can never put into words how much that meant to me and how much it helped to finish forming me into the man that I am today. The world was a brighter place with you in it and it will definitely be dimmer without the light that you brought. Thank you for blessing us all with not only you, but the four beautiful daughters and the loving and caring wife and three wonderful grandchildren you helped to form. Thank you for everything we all Love and miss you terribly.
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Shauna Gormel posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Donald, you were my favorite person to see whenever we would go shopping at Sams Club. You used to shove me in the freezers and not let me out. I thought it was the funniest thing ever and I will carry that memory forever. It just proves that the smallest thing can make someone remember you. I love you<3
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Cheryl Slivick posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
My Daddy. Who is going to help me with my math homework or listen to my poems. You were always my biggest fan. You taught me everything I know and helped me to become who I am. I will miss your stories, even the ones we heard a million times. This seams so surreal, I keep expecting you to walk in the door and say just spoofing. I miss you Daddy. You always knew how to bring me up when I was down. You have helped me and John so much, I can never thank you enough. You were my shoulder to cry on, my heart and soul feel broken without you. I know you will always be here, I can feel you. Even though you are a megapolyditzoid you are the smartest man I ever knew. You never steered me wrong. I love you Daddy, now and forever. #3 (one of the ones you planned)
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Kathy Ballard posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
I am so sorry for all the family. With so much love very evident in all of the family stories I heard from Michelle over the years, I know that Don was a man well loved by his wife and daughters. With all of the sadness which accompanies his death, I pray that the myriad of wonderful memories will bring comfort and joy.
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Missy posted a condolence
Saturday, January 15, 2011
My daddy, this is #4, your favorite :). You are my hero, in so many ways. You were always there when we needed you and even when we didn't think we needed you (but really did). You made me smile and laugh and taught me that that is always better then crying. You taught me love and how that love can solve any problem. We will continue on and keep your memory alive. You will always live in each of us because we are you. I love you Daddy so much. Love, Missy, Punkie, #4
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Melissa Babcock posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2011
Santa, Thank you for giving me 4 wonderful friends (sisters)and a second mom. Rest now, no more pain, no more fight, free to laugh and sing with the angels. I know you'll teach them some new songs.
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Lorie French posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2011
He might be gone, but he will never be forgotten. So much of who I am today was because of him. He has taught me so much and I will greatly miss his advise, encouragement, support, love and endless stories. I love you dad!
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Denice Welch posted a condolence
Friday, January 14, 2011
Vatti my Da. I am my father. We think alike. I am logical and rational and at times a tad narrow-minded (just like my dad). He was a funny, loving, gentle when he needed to be, tough when he needed to be, generous, helpful, faithful, strong, compassionate man and I will miss him every day of my life! Denice (#1, LorCherMiss who ever you are)
Service Info
Jan 21, 2011, at St. Joseph's Church Of Rush, Rush, N.Y.
Interment
Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport, NY