In Memory Of
Donald William Bordwell
1922
2015
Donald William Bordwell
May 1, 1922 — September 17, 2015
Donald W. Bordwell
WW II Veteran
Dies At Age 93
Donald W. Bordwell of Colonie, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born in North Adams, MA and lived in Colonie, NY since the age of 10 years.
Mr. Bordwell proudly served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Stationed at Midway Island in the Pacific Theater of WW II. After an honorable discharge from the service, he embarked upon a career building many homes in the local community. Mr. Bordwell was a member of VFW Post 8692, New Karner Rd., Albany New York.
He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth H. Bordwell, Sr. and Margaret Connell Bordwell; his bothers, Kenneth Bordwell, Jr., William Bordwell and Robert Bordwell; his son, Donald A. Bordwell; and finally, by his life partner, Agnes Chagnon.
He is survived by his daughters, Cheryle (Eric) Freedman; and Susan McLaughlin; his grandchildren Tracey Camilli, Kimberly (Tisha) Bisner-Boulay and Kevin (Ryan) Bisner; Great grandchildren Shea Bisner-Boulay, Megan Camilli and Alyssa Camilli; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his life partner's children Wayne (Judy) Chagnon; Tony (Carol) Chagnon; Donald (Theresa) Brown; Debi Ditoro; and Agnes Chagnon's many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; additionally, he is survived by his dear friend, Gerry Shults
Viewing hours Sunday, September 27, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, Albany Chapel, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205. Military Honors Ceremony and Internment, Monday, September 28, 12:30 PM, at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Bordwell's name, to the Wounded Warriors Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) or The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, online at mohawkhumane.org or, by mail to 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
WW II Veteran
Dies At Age 93
Donald W. Bordwell of Colonie, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2015, after a brief illness. He was born in North Adams, MA and lived in Colonie, NY since the age of 10 years.
Mr. Bordwell proudly served as a Technical Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, Stationed at Midway Island in the Pacific Theater of WW II. After an honorable discharge from the service, he embarked upon a career building many homes in the local community. Mr. Bordwell was a member of VFW Post 8692, New Karner Rd., Albany New York.
He was predeceased by his parents, Kenneth H. Bordwell, Sr. and Margaret Connell Bordwell; his bothers, Kenneth Bordwell, Jr., William Bordwell and Robert Bordwell; his son, Donald A. Bordwell; and finally, by his life partner, Agnes Chagnon.
He is survived by his daughters, Cheryle (Eric) Freedman; and Susan McLaughlin; his grandchildren Tracey Camilli, Kimberly (Tisha) Bisner-Boulay and Kevin (Ryan) Bisner; Great grandchildren Shea Bisner-Boulay, Megan Camilli and Alyssa Camilli; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his life partner's children Wayne (Judy) Chagnon; Tony (Carol) Chagnon; Donald (Theresa) Brown; Debi Ditoro; and Agnes Chagnon's many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; additionally, he is survived by his dear friend, Gerry Shults
Viewing hours Sunday, September 27, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at New Comer Funeral Home, Albany Chapel, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205. Military Honors Ceremony and Internment, Monday, September 28, 12:30 PM, at Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Bordwell's name, to the Wounded Warriors Project (woundedwarriorproject.org) or The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, online at mohawkhumane.org or, by mail to 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204.
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