Obituary of Donald L. Booth

Donald L. Booth, 75, of 19 Otter Creek Place, Cortland, NY passed away at home with his loving family at his side on September 24, 2013. Donn was a lifelong resident of Cortland, NY born on February 5, 1938. Donn was a graduate of Morrisville State College and later served in the Air National Guard during the Berlin crisis, in Phalsbourg, France. He was the proprietor of Booth's Electric in Cortland until his illness. Donn was a Private Pilot and the Field Director for the Seaplane Pilot's Association. He was a member of the Grace Christian Fellowship Church. He served as a Commissioner for the DPW. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy (Moore) Booth, sons Bryan of Cortland; Brett (Jessica) of Staatsburg, NY; Brad of Bristol, VA., his grandchildren, Alex, Amelia, Jack and Olivia, and his brother Robert (Miriam) Booth. He was predeceased by his parents, H. Deverne Booth and Charlotte A. Booth. Donn will be remembered by many as an inspiration to others, as he fought the fight for many years while suffering from COPD. He will be missed by his family and friends who were blessed to know him and love him. We are comforted to know he is resting in the arms of Jesus. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday at the Grace Christian Fellowship Church, 1250 Fisher Ave., Cortland, NY 13045, from 3:00-4:45, followed by a Memorial Service to begin at 5:00 pm. Memorial contributions can be made to the Caring Community Hospice of Cortland, 11 Kennedy Parkway, or the Grace Christian Fellowship Church. To offer online condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Iwish to offer my sympathies about the passing of such a good man. I work with Brett and I am sure that his generous nature and work ethic are an echo of his father's nature. Paula Dante Dear Judy and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Donn was a wonderful man, and I know you will miss him terribly. We always enjoyed the times we had with him. Your faith and your memories are so important right now. I was so surprised to see Donn's obituary in our local paper until I realized it was because Brett lives in Staatsburg; then it made sense. Love you, Judy! Evie Seils Judy, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Donald. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. I know you will find much comfort in your faith, family, and friends. God Bless!Nancy and Gerry Rehkugler Dear Judy, Bryan, Brett and Brad, I was so sorry to hear the sad news. My family and I are praying for you and thinking of you all. Let Friday be a sweet time of remembrance and celebration of Donn's life. Peter remembers him as a wise mentor in the men's prayer group they were in when we lived in Cortland. My visual of him is smiling at the wheel of the Donzi roaring down the lake. In the midst of your loss there is blessed assurance that he is at peace with our Lord and Savior. With sympathy, Chris and Peter Oscsodal