Don J Backus's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2025 in Somers, Connecticut

Don J Backus

October 20, 1937 - November 18, 2025 (88 years old)

Somers, Connecticut

Don J Backus's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2025 in Somers, Connecticut

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Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center

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Don J Backus

October 20, 1937 - November 18, 2025 (88 years old)

Somers, Connecticut

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He is survived by: his wife Mavourneen Backus (Neuser); his daughters, Kim Harmon (David) of Bolton, CT, Shelly Brownell (Matthew) of Southborough, MA and Amy Kalish (Bryan) of Somers, CT.; his grandchildren, Sara Caldecutt (Harmon), Aaron Harmon, Bradley, Curtis Brownell, Kelsey and Nathan Kalish; and his siblings, Judy Franke (Backus) of Manitowoc, WI and Jim Backus (Meg) of St. Louis, MO. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made in Don's name to Messiah Lutheran Church, PO Box 1156, South Windsor, CT, 06074.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Byron Keenan Funeral Home and Cremation Tribute Center



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