SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald L. Goble, age 78, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.
He was born on November 17, 1940 in Ballston Spa to George and Florence Goble.
Donald attended Ballston Spa High School where he was All State Champion for basketball in 1959. After high school, he joined the Army. He later learned the skills of a machinist working for General Electric in Schenectady for many years. Donald spent many hours enjoying his family, and he was very passionate about his favorite sports team – the Boston Red Sox.
Donald is survived by his stepson, Richard Caron (Brenda), his stepdaughters, Diana Perreault (Frank), Michelle Caron (Robert Craven), Sylvia Izzo (Skip), and his grandchildren, Mikaela Caron, Mallory Caron, Mackenzie Caron, John Perreault (Erica), James M. Caron-Williams, Joseph Izzo, and great-grandchild Isabella Perreault, as well as several nieces, nephews and great friends, Al and Shefty.
A stepson, Edward Caron, predeceased Donald.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Eleanor, brother Richard and his beloved wife Emily Hull Goble, with whom he has now been reunited.
A funeral service with military honors was held Monday, October 28, 2019 at the Gerald B.H Solomon National Cemetery in Schuylerville.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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