Obituary of Donald L. Freeman

LeRoy ~ Donald L. Freeman, age 88, of Gilbert Street, passed away at home unexpectedly on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

     He was born October 21, 1934 in Wyoming, N.Y., a son of the late Ralph and Elsie Stevens Freeman.

     Don will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and dear friend to many.  He served proudly in the Army National Guard.  He was a 69 year member of the Stafford Fire Dept., a charter member of the exempts, and a member of the Western New York Fire Police Association.  He was also very involved with the Stafford Carnival corvette raffle ticket sales.  Don was a retiree of Lapp Insulator Company, providing them with 42 years of dedicated service.  He was also a avid Buffalo Bills fan.

     He will be sadly missed by his loving wife of 56 years, Diane Scott Freeman; his sons, Jeffery (Yvonne) Freeman and Todd (Rachel) Freeman; grandchildren, Ashley (Gary), Zachary, Schuyler, Teaghan, Noah and Thomas; great-grandchildren, Bruce, Max and Nora; sister, Barbara (Lester) Mullen, along with many nieces and nephews.

     In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Raymond (Joyce) Freeman.

     There will be no prior visitation and services will be held at the convenience of the family.

     Memorials may be made to Don’s family.