Donald W. Gavenda Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald W. Gavenda Sr. of Elba, New York, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 7, 2025 at the age of 94. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Gavenda Sr. and Rose Gavenda (Smitzney); his wife C. Ann Gavenda (Warboys); his son Thomas Gavenda; and his brother Walter Gavenda Jr..
He is survived by: his children, Peggy Jayme (Randy Cole), Donald Gavenda Jr. (Tawny), Paul Gavenda (Tammy) and Gary Gavenda (Sue); and his grandchildren, Phillip Gavenda, Donna Betancourt (Tony), Cody Gavenda (Cassie Haskins), Meredith Jayme (David Colloff), Madeleine Matarazzo (Nic) and Bailey McDonnell (Mike). He is also survived by his five great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home (11 Maple Ave, Oakfield, NY 14125). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, December 11th 2025 at 6:45 PM at the same location. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Holy Family Parish (106 S Main St, Albion, NY 14411).
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Elba Fire Department or Crossroads House, in memory of Donald's lifelong commitment to community service and care.
