Donald F. Malpass, 87, of Oldsmar, FL visitation is Thursday evening, October 1, 2009 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Palm Harbor White Memorial Chapel, 1190 Georgia Avenue, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Graveside services and full military honors by the United States Marine Corps. Honor Guard is Tuesday afternoon, 12:45 PM, at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744. Donald passed away on Monday, September 28, 2009. He was born in Cohoes, NY. He was the son of the late William and Margaret (Taylor) Malpass. In his youth, Donald joined the CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps) and served 2 years in his beloved Adirondack Mountains building campsites and beaches in the Boonville and Speculator NY areas. He then joined the service and PROUDLY served for 4 years in the United States Marine Corps and completed basic training at Paris Island, SC. Donald is predeceased by a sisters, Mary, Florence (Ormsbly-Choppey), Francis (Mahar) and brothers, John, William and Edward.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Claire (Dussault) Malpass of Oldsmar, FL; his loving son, Donald F. Malpass Jr. and his wife, Linda (Geraci) of Clearwater, FL; his loving grandson, Rodney Malpass and his wife, Michele (McDermott) of Palm Harbor, FL; and the pride of his life, his two great grandsons: Holden and Austin Malpass of Palm Harbor, FL and a sister, Eleanor Greenwell and her husband, Donald of Morganfield, KY. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. After his military honorable service, Donald was a employee at the Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, NY as a turret lathe operator and then worked as automotive technician in Troy, NY area until his retirement in 1984. The family request, that a donation be made to the Hospice of the Suncoast in the Memory of Donald F. Malpass Sr. “Semper FI”
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Grandpa, You will be missed by all! We love you
May God bless you.
Always remember Don with a smile on his face, a song in his heart and laughter in his voice! Soft-spoken, upbeat, positive and fun to be around; may he rest peacefully in God’s abundant love.
Godspeed Mr. Malpass. I wish it hadn’t been so long since we had seen each other.
I think of Mr. M and smile.
Don it was a real pleasure knowing you, I can only remember you laughing all the time. I’m sure heaven is going to find you just as pleasent! Rest in peace brother!
Dad, I miss you but I know you are in a better place! Say hello to the rest of the family when you see them!
Love always….your son.
Uncle Don, Aunt Linda, Rod and Grandma M,
I’m sorry to hear about Grampa M. He was always very good to me when we’d visit you guys in NY. He always took me under his wing and showed me something new whenever I was there. He taught me about birch being the BEST wood to use as firewood, and how to split it just right! I tell my wife about it every time we see a birch tree, and she says “I know honey…” I’m actually smiling right now thinking about it!
Love you guys!
-Jarrod
May God Bless you. Remember we are all better for having know him.
You are all in our prayers
May he rest in peace.
It was our honor to have known Don. We hope that all those beautiful, fond memories sustain Don’s family during these difficult times. Rest in peace, Don.
Very sorry to hear about your Dad. Bill
Don and Linda we are sorry for your loss you have our e-mail we would like to talk to you. God Bless
Our prayers are with you and we were glad to have had Don as an uncle.
My condolences to you Claire and your family. Sorry we lost touch. Carol Hyldelund 20 Woods Path, Troy, NY 12182
My prayers and condolences to your family in coping with their loss, and for you Don Sr. congratulations on a long and fruitful life, may God bless. Cliff
My prayers and condolences to your family in coping with their loss, and for you Don Sr. congratulations on a long and fruitful life, may God bless. Cliff
Claire,& Don Jr.
It has been many years since 3rd Ave. Lot’s of great memories and laughs……RIP Don Malpass Sr.
Claire & family our deepest sympathy. We’ll all remember him with his hat always on and his paper lunch bag. Great guy and a wonderful co-worker.
My dearest Don, after 62 years together, life will never be the same. I love you. Semper fi,
Aunt Claire and Family: So sorry to hear of Uncle Donald’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Love (little) Fran
AS MY BROTHER IN LAW YOU WERE A PLEASURE TO BE WITH. I’LL MISS YOU DON REST IN PEASE
Mr.M always had a story, a ditty, or a little song to cheer the day.
Semper Fidelis..
Go with God
Words cannot express our sympathy for the loss of your Dad. Know that we are sharing your grief & pray for God’s blessings.
I never knew Don, but as a fellow Marine, I want to express my sincere sympathy to the Malpass family. Semper-Fi
It’s with a heavy heart, today that a man of Love, Humor and Devotion, moves on.
My memories of your family bring joy to me. as I hope that all the Joy you shared with him, remains forever in your heart. Truely he stood for all the things a Dad and a Father would. He will be missed here, but remembered always.
Sincerley
Ted Malpass Jr.
Schaghticoke, NY
It’s with a heavy heart, today that a man of Love, Humor and Devotion, moves on.
My memories of your family bring joy to me. as I hope that all the Joy you shared with him, remains forever in your heart. Truely he stood for all the things a Dad and a Father would. He will be missed here, but remembered always.
Sincerley
Ted Malpass Jr.
Schaghticoke, NY
I want convey my deepest condolences to Mrs. Claire Malpass, Don Jr., and the Malpass family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.