Obituary of Donald R. Galarneau

Donald R. Galarneau Verona-Donald R. Galarneau, age 80, of W. Main Street passed away early Friday morning July 25, 2014 in the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center in New Hartford, New York. Don was born on May 12, 1934 in Turin, New York a son of the late Nathaniel and Jessie (Sypher) Galarneau and was a graduate of Port Leyden High School. He worked in the area before moving to Florida where he was the Director of Music of the Williston First Baptist Church. After ten years in Florida, he moved his family back to New York. Don worked for a short time at Dairylea in Vernon. In 1974 he founded Verona Laboratory, Inc. On August 1, 1981 Donald was united in marriage with Bonnie Martin at the First Baptist Church in South New Berlin, New York and the couple has shared a loving union of nearly thirty-three years. Together, Don and Bonnie have successfully operated the Lab in providing testing services to the local dairy industry as well residential and municipal water analysis. Don was active in the community and a member of Sconondoa Sherrill #814, Doric Chapter #193, Rotica Council #12 and Rome Commandry #45 Masonic organizations. He held various posts including District Deputy and the Grand Line Commandry. Don was also an active member of the First Baptist Church in South New Berlin. Don is survived by a devoted, loving wife, Bonnie Jean; daughters, De'ette of Oneida and Deidre and her husband Craig, of Orlando, FL.; mother-in-law Mary Martin; and several sisters-in-laws and brothers-in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was predeceased by brothers Grant, Cleon, Leo and Bruce; and sisters, Leola, Bernice, Gwendolyn, Waneta and Betty. Family and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 30 from 3 to 6:00 p.m. at the Malecki Funeral Home Inc., 23 Front Street, Vernon. Immediately following, a Masonic service will be held at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Christian service at the Funeral Home with fellowship at the Masonic Hall, Route 5, Vernon, thereafter. Burial will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in Turin Cemetery, Turin, N.Y.