In Memory Of
Donald E. Graham Sr.
1943
2022
Donald E. Graham Sr.
February 3, 1943 — November 15, 2022
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-Mechanical Engineering from Lowell University and his Bachelor of Science-Business/Economics from Salem State College. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for GE Turbine Division in Lynn, Mass. for 15 years, then went to Atlas Copco in Voorheesville, N.Y. 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 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; 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.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
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-Mechanical Engineering from Lowell University and his Bachelor of Science-Business/Economics from Salem State College. He worked as a manufacturing engineer for GE Turbine Division in Lynn, Mass. for 15 years, then went to Atlas Copco in Voorheesville, N.Y. 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 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; 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.
To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewComerAlbany.com
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