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Robert ‘Bob’ A. Donaldson Sr.

Robert “Bob” A. Donaldson Sr., 75, of Lake Clear, died Monday, Oct. 29, 2018, at University of Vermont, surrounded by his family.

Born in Saranac Lake on April 14, 1943, he was the son of Adrian and Emma (Perk) Donaldson.

Bob loved working and being in the woods. He also took great pride as everyone who knew him in his work. He enjoyed meeting new people, and was known for helping everyone out. Bob was proud of and enjoyed his family and being with them.

He survived by his wife Deborah (Jones) Donaldson of Lake Clear; two sons: Robert (Tami) Donaldson Jr. of Saranac Lake and William (Rebecca Farnsworth) Donaldson of Saranac Lake; four daughters: Patty (Darryl) McDonough of Lake Clear, Mary (Chris) LaClair of Belchertown, Massachusetts, Kelly Donaldson of Saranac Lake and Bonny (Bryan) Engelhardt of Denville, New Jersey; one step-daughter Eva (James) Stinson of Saranac Lake; one step son Joel Wit of Saranac Lake; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Roger (Marion) Donaldson of Lake Clear and Richard (Beanie) Donaldson of Lake Clear; and two sisters: Beverly (Bob) Bruce of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Carol (Brian) Howes of Moretown, Vermont. He is also survived by the mother of his six children Betty Donaldson of Saranac Lake and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will take place at the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1. A funeral service will be take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at the First United Methodist Church in Saranac Lake, with the Rev. Eric Olsen officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will take place in Mt. View Cemetery in Gabriels.

Friends wishing to remember Bob may make memorial contributions to Hope Lodge or First United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guestbook at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.