Obituary of Donald N. Baxter

BAXTER, Donald N. Age 86 of Elmira Heights, NY. He was born October 19, 1928 in Olean, NY, son of the late Norman and Elizabeth (Farr) Baxter and passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015 unexpectedly at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen Bastilla in 2009; son Bruce Baxter in 1958; sisters Lillian Bean and Shirley Yeomans. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Virginia (Wood); son Donald Baxter of Elmira Heights; daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Richard Ross of Troy, PA, Kim and Robert Roussell of Elmira, Stanley Bastilla of Elmira; stepson and daughter-in-law Roger and Sandy Wood of Brockport, NY; brother Gerald Baxter of Canton, PA; sisters Barbara Wandricke of Elmira and Betty Bly of Hinsdale, NY; 15 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews. Donald retired from Dresser Rand. He was formerly employed with Kennedy Valve. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during Korea where he received a Purple Heart. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed the slots and scratch off lottery tickets. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Sunday, September 27th from 12 to 2 pm. His funeral and committal services will follow at 2 pm. Interment will take place in Woodlawn National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.