Donald George Haberman

M, #12206, b. Feb 25, 1929, d. Feb 24, 2010
ChartsParkhurst Descendants Chart
Father*Carl Ingol Haberman b. Oct 4, 1902, d. Oct 6, 1975
Mother*Lena Elmira Parkhurst b. Apr 10, 1903, d. Jul 29, 1973

Family 1

Donna Lee Larson

Family 2

Jeanine Moulton
Children

Chronological Events

Birth*Feb 25, 1929 Donald George Haberman was born on Feb 25, 1929 at Dunstable, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States.1 
 He was the son of Carl Ingol Haberman and Lena Elmira Parkhurst
Death*Feb 24, 2010 Donald George Haberman died on Feb 24, 2010, at age 80 at Lake Marion Nursing Facility, Manning, Clarendon County, South Carolina, United States.1 
ObituaryApr 22, 2010  OBITUARY: A Memorial service will be held for Donald George Haberman, 80, husband of Donna Lee Haberman, on Saturday, April 24th at 10:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Westford. Mr. Haberman passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010, in Manning, South Carolina.
Born February 25, 1929, in Dunstable, MA., he was the son of the late Carl and Lena (Parkhurst) Haberman.
He was a United States Army Air Corps veteran.
Don resided in Westford and established his painting contracting business, Don Haberman & Son, which he owned and operated for 40 years which his son still operates. He was known for his expertise in his trade, painting houses in Harvard, Groton, Lexington, Concord and Westford.
He was a member of the Westford Volunteer Fire Department and its recording secretary before Westford had a full time fire department.
He was also an active member of the Kiwanis Club, and the Westford Sportsman Club.
He was an active sports enthusiast, competing for many years at Brunswick Lanes in various bowling leagues with his family members.
For over 30 seasons, he could be found each week ringside at the Lowell Golden Gloves and enjoyed sharing his prime seats with family, colleagues and friends. In his free time, he belonged to the Groton Country Club and the Nabnasset Country Club where he met his wife and enjoyed playing golf in numerous leagues and tournaments. He enjoyed traveling to play golf at various courses locally and in Maine and NH as well as an annual trip to Myrtle Beach, SC.
One of his greatest joys was spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He often enjoyed playing cards with his brother and sisters-in-law on weekend evenings. He retired to Manning, SC, where he enjoyed playing cribbage and golf with his wife, Donna. He loved the outdoors and the ability to spend time in the yard year round with his two companions, Holly and Bessie, their two Shelties.
He and his wife watched and followed New England Sports, particularly the Red Sox and New England Patriots. His twinkling blue eyes and his love of sharing stories will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
In addition to his wife Donna, he is survived by three daughters, Donalene Groom and husband, Thomas of Westford, MA, Candice Garner of So. Berwick, ME, and Kristin Knowlton and her husband, Steve, of Ipswich, MA; a son, Donald George Haberman, Jr. of Groton, MA; three brothers, Carl Haberman of Hudson, NH, Robert Haberman of Tilton, NH and Warren Haberman of Raymond, NH; a sister, Carlene Buote of Dracut, MA; seven grandchildren, Timothy, Amanda, and Mallory Groom of Westford, Mollie Haberman of Windham, NH, Nicolette Gardner of So. Berwick, ME, Camryn and Jordyn Knowlton of Milford, NH and Ella and Cadence Doran of Westford, MA. He leaves behind many friends including his lifelong friends Dick and Ingrid Sevigny of Virginia. He was predeceased by a brother, Ed Haberman, and a sister, Beverly Haberman.
In 1982, Donald donated his kidney to his sister, Beverly, and they both enjoyed healthy and active lives for many years afterward.
lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Kidney Foundation in Donald's memory.

Published in The Lowell Sun (Lowell, MA) - April 22, 2010.1
 
Burial*Apr 24, 2010 He was buried on Apr 24, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery, Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, Find A Grave Memorial# 115481319.2 

Military *

 

Listed as a Military Veteran who served in wartime combat in World War 2.

 

Citations

  1. [S19] Obituary - Online, Newspaper or Funeral Home.
  2. [S58] Gravestones - Death Cert, Find-A-Grave, BillionGraves.
  3. [S702] Personal Knowledge - Alling, Althea.