Donald Elkins's obituary , Passed away on June 29, 2020 in Holyoke, Massachusetts

Donald Elkins

July 31, 1933 - June 29, 2020 (86 years old)

Holyoke, Massachusetts

Donald Elkins's obituary , Passed away on June 29, 2020 in Holyoke, Massachusetts

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Donald Elkins Obituary

We are sad to announce that on June 29, 2020 we had to say goodbye to Donald Elkins of Holyoke, Massachusetts, born in Anna, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, James Elkins and Dovie Merriman Elkins; his former life partner Sylvia Gerrish; and his siblings, Lillie, James, Virginia, Mildred and John.

He is survived by : his wife Doris Theroux of Holyoke, MA.; his children, James Elkins (Diane), John Elkins and Kelley Elkins Osborn (Daniel); his stepsons, James Theroux and Thomas Theroux; his grandchildren, Donald II, Lisa, Ashley, Elizabeth, Daniel, John, Spencer, Ambre and Joseph; his great grandchildren, Alex, Ethan, Jacob and Adelyn; and also, Marian Connolly, Lawrence, Barbara Gerrish and Rebecca Gerrish. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 23 Willow St., Mystic, CT, 06355, or St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 34 Jarvis Ave., in Holyoke, MA, 01040.w.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dinoto Funeral Home



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