Douglas Andrew DONALDSON [31448]
- Born: 8 Apr 1911, At "Oakley" Sproules Lagoon Nr Temora.
- Marriage (1): Jean Winifred PRESTON [31447] on 3 Feb 1937 in Temora NSW
- Died: 21 Aug 1969, Wagga Wagga, N.S.W., Aust aged 58
- Buried: Temora Cemetery
 Cause of his death was Mycosis Fungoides.
General Notes:
OBITUARY
DOUGLAS ANDREW DONALDSON
The very largely attended funeral and crowded church service in Temora on Friday was evidence of the high regard in which the late Mr Douglas Andrew Donaldson, 58, was held.
His death occurred at Wagga on Thursday morning after a long and painful illness extending over several years.
A native of Temora he was the second son of the late Mr. Andrew Donaldson, Sproules Lagoon, and of Mrs. E. Donaldson, of Kiama. On completing his education in Temora he followed farming and grazing pursuits, being active in this until ill health forced his retirement, to a new home he built in Polaris Street.
His happy, cheerful disposition endeared him to all whose pleasure it was to know him and who admired the great courage he displayed throughout his illness.
Reference to this was made by Rev. F. Dau, who, with Rev. J. French, officiated at the service in St. Paul's Church of England on Friday afternoon. In addition to his sorrowing wife, Jean, he leaves two daughters, Jeanette (Mrs. John Sellwood, of New Zealand) and Elizabeth (Mrs. John Kessey, of Bathurst).
One brother, Frank, predeceased him but he is survived by two brothers, Fergus (West Wyalong) and Bert (Temora) and three sisters, Edie and Grace, of Kiama and Ruth (Mrs. M Winley, of Toukley).
The pall-bearers, were Messrs R. Brooks, H Mc Master, A Sanderson, G Preston Andrew Donaldson and John Preston while the Flower tray was carried by Keith Donaldson and Arthur Preston.
Mr William Murray directed arrangements.
Other Records
1. Central New South Wales: Donaldson farming locality, 20th C, Temora & surrounding settlements.
Douglas married Jean Winifred PRESTON [31447] [MRIN: 11149], daughter of George Joseph PRESTON [31443] and Ethel Millicent TRIGG [31444], on 3 Feb 1937 in Temora NSW. (Jean Winifred PRESTON [31447] was born on 25 Mar 1914 in Temora NSW, died on 5 Dec 2001 in Temora NSW and was buried on 8 Dec 2001 in Temora Cemetery.)
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