Donald Bruce Small, 77, of Blackshear, passed away late Thursday night, April 25, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness.
Born April 17, 1947, in Portland, Maine, he was a son of the late Donald W. and Shirley L. Small. He lived most of his life in South Portland, Maine and Glen Falls, New York before moving to Pierce County in 2007. He was a veteran, proudly serving his country as a United States Marine. He was retired as a supervisor in manufacturing from Native Textiles in Glen Falls, NY and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include six children, Rachel Butterfield, Kendra Merrick, Terry Small, Billy Small, April Profenno and Lesia Small; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; special friends, Patrick and Diane Colvin of New York and Melany Nichols, Blackshear and several other relatives.
Memorialization is by cremation.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, please make a donation on Donald’s behalf to a charity for building homes for veterans and their families.
Sympathy may be expressed by signing online at www.hartfh.com.
Hart Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.
