FORT EDWARD – Donald H. Brown, 69, of Burgoyne Avenue, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Cape Coral Florida.
Born on June 17, 1952 in Glens Falls, NY, he was a longtime area resident and son of the late Steven and Dorothy (Butler) Brown.
Don grew up in Hudson Falls and was a graduate of Hudson Falls High School. In 1974 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country for 20 years, retiring in 1994. Don enjoyed taking many camping trips with his wife and family and could often be found fishing at his favorite lakes and ponds.
On May 22, 1992, he married his love, Mela Meyers, in her hometown of Lancaster, California.
Don is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Mela Brown of Fort Edward; his children, Miranda Boyce (Mathew), Scott Hernandez (Andrea), Theresa Campbell (Ken), Candi Ziegler (Jason), Jeremy Brown (Jill) and Michael Brown (Heather); his adoptive daughter, Abby King; his grandchildren, Lorenzo, Neavah, Vegas, Victor and Paris Hernandez, Derek Hess, Toben Baker, Rachael, Carlie, Jordan and Rylie Brown and great-granddaughter Andria Davis; his brothers William Brown (Barb), Jim Brown (Joann) and his sister Ruth Hamilton (Donald).
Friends may call on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main Street in Hudson Falls. A memorial service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial with military honors will be 2:30 p.m. at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road in Schuylerville.
He left us too soon. We’ll miss seeing his goofy face at the Security Gates in his Midland Tractor. Never Goodbye. We’ll always see ya later Don.
His response will Forever be “Whatever”
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You are missed by all of your fellow workers. It’s not the same. We will miss hearing about your awesome fishing trips, and your home away from home every weekend throughout the camping season. I always got a good laugh with your Drewbert stories and videos.
Sending all our love, thoughts and prayers. So very sorry for your loss.
To the family: Don was very welcoming and such a wonderful man. I’m so sorry for your loss.
You will be forever missed! Over the years, we’ve enjoyed camping, fishing, Holiday celebrations and other good times. You always gave of yourself, and never asked for anything in return. A jack of all trades. Not all heroes wear capes! Until we meet again!