Obituary of Donald Claflin

Donald L. Claflin, 79, of Ithaca, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born on April 19, 1936 in Duluth, Minnesota. He worked for Ithaca Gear Auto Parts for ten years, Buck Bee Mears Photo Engraving Plant for six years, and drove school bus for the Dryden Central School District for twelve years. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jane Claflin; children, Sharon Claflin, Roger Claflin, Michael (Mary) King, Sharon (Gary) Pichaney, Cathy (Robert) Larson, and Mark (Dianna) King; 62 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Peggy Little; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two sons, Steven Claflin and David King. We love you and will miss you so much. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 5:30 pm at Living Water Christian Fellowship, 162 Enfield Main Rd., Ithaca, NY. To leave the family a message of condolence, sign a guestbook, or to light a "Candle of Remembrance", please visit www.vedderandscottfuneralhome.com